Associate Director Product Management, Pharmacy Networks - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

OptumRx is looking for a curious and self-motivated individual to identify and develop strategies that leverage the full breadth of Optum assets to solve healthcare's biggest challenges in the area of pharmacy services. This role will be responsible for understanding the needs of industry partners and developing business solutions using the data and capabilities of Optum. We are looking for people that can collaborate with business partners, anticipate future industry needs, and have solid financial acumen.

Will provide portfolio management, project management, business analysis, and administrative support.
In this role, you will work with product team leadership, product directors and managers, sales & account teams, clinical, marketing, finance and other cross-functional stakeholders, with the goal of driving an improved experience for consumers and providers and bringing value to our clients and the members we serve.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Community Based Specialty Pharmacy Network (CBSPN) strategy
• Manage relationships with health systems and community pharmacies for CBSPN participation and performance
• Lead and mentor a team of product managers, fostering their professional growth
• Lead the development and execution of product strategies for pharmacy network offerings
• Manage product lifecycles from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes
• Conduct market research on pharmacy trends to inform product decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop go-to-market strategies for new and existing pharmacy network products
• Define and prioritize product features, creating detailed roadmaps for various pharmacy network offerings
• Drive sales initiatives to expand our market presence and increase revenue
• Monitor product performance, using data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement
• Oversight of financial metrics and P&L Activities
• Act as primary point of contact for product-related inquiries, providing expertise to internal and external stakeholders
• Optimize existing pharmacy networks to maintain competitiveness and efficiency

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in pharmacy network healthcare and/or pharmacy benefit management
• 3+ years product management, design and execution experience (non-technical product) within a large matrix organization, with at least 2 years within Health Care industry, pharmacy, PBM or pharmaceutical manufacturer
• 2+ years of direct client engagement experience
• Experience building financial models and business cases, forecasting revenue or savings opportunities associated with product development initiatives
• Experience defining and executing against product roadmaps, achieving goals in an ambiguous and matrixed work environment
• Experience evaluating market intelligence, competitive landscape, customer insights, and value proposition design to build new product strategies
• Experience developing and delivering formal Power Point presentations, storytelling to senior leaders and clients
• Experience communicating effectively & working collaboratively to influence and drive initiatives forward
• Experience interacting with senior leaders and representing workstream progress and recommendations to an executive audience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharm D or Pharmacy Technician certification
• Specialty pharmacy experience
• Experience working on or leading a high performing Product team
• Contract and/or RFP experience
• Proven negotiation skills, with experience in at least 2 large-scale contract negotiations

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with a focus on pharmacy market dynamics
• Solid analytical skills to evaluate product performance and market trends
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across a matrix environment
• Deep understanding of pharmacy operations and financial terms (including clinical performance guarantees, rebate guarantees, and discount guarantees)
• Innovative problem-solving capabilities to optimize existing networks and products
• Adaptable leadership style, comfortable with change in a dynamic industry

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.