Senior Director - Optum Rx Infusion Growth Strategy and Transformation - 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. 

The Sr. Director, OptumRx Infusion Growth Strategy and Transformation is responsible for driving profitable growth for the Infusion business.  This includes analyzing, developing, and executing OptumRx Infusion’s strategy in service of patients, providers, pharma manufacturers, and payers, to position OptumRx as the leading Infusion pharmacy.  

This leader is externally focused, relying on market intelligence and industry knowledge to formulate ambitious growth strategies for the organization.  A key partner to the CEO, this role is responsible for activating on the strategy for the core pharmacy business and setting the course for diversified sources of profitable growth.  This leader is proven in executing growth strategies and is comfortable applying a broad toolkit to deliver outsized results, including organic development, M&A, partnerships, internal priorities, efficiencies, and performance. 

Success of this role will be measured in business financial performance and growth as well as successful accomplishment of key performance indicators tied to the strategic plan. The Sr. Director is responsible for motivating a team around a shared vision, cultivating a culture of inclusion and diversity, and building talent for future needs. 

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement business strategy for Optum Infusion Pharmacy to meet growth goals and increase market share through a competitive market position
• Establish robust market intelligence/ stakeholder feedback engine (e.g., patient, payer, provider, manufacturer).  Understand competitor and consumer dynamics/ estimate impact of market moves on strategy execution
• Lead the development of Optum Infusion Pharmacy’s five-year plan, annual business plan, capital plan and in-year business reviews
• Drive decisions on major strategic opportunities by outlining options and making recommendations.  Gather data and conduct analysis to support recommendations
• Structure and execute strategic initiatives and projects aligned to Optum Infusion Pharmacy’s business plans.  Shape solution blueprints and deliver necessary projects/ programs.  Scale successful changes and manage transformation to full impact across the business
• Engage leadership and teams to secure resources (human, financial) to execute strategic priorities.  Lead business capital planning process and represent OIP at Capital Committee meetings as appropriate
• Orchestrate M&A efforts: Identify, cultivate, and evaluate targets. Lead diligence and integration planning
• Engage and build solid relationships with the matrixed partners across the enterprise who will support the business’ success
• Build solid relationships with leadership team to influence and drive results through their organizations.  Act as a trusted advisor and solid strategic voice as a member of the Infusion Leadership Team
• Work cross-functionally to action strategic initiatives; execute through influence
• Engage with senior leaders across UHG, Optum and OptumRx to ensure organizational alignment
• Foster a high-performance culture while building talent with the capabilities needed to achieve long-term goals

This role will require travel up to 20% of the time to work with business teams and meet with external prospects.

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.

Post-high school education, in business, health care administration, or related field can be substituted/is equivalent to years of experience.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of relevant and progressive leadership roles in healthcare
• 5 years of related pharmacy, outpatient or ambulatory care provider experience
• 5 years combined experience in finance, portfolio management, corporate strategy, M&A consulting or business development in a highly dynamic environment
• Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally to coordinate and orchestrate execution of strategic initiatives and priorities
• Demonstrated experience in gathering, consolidating and applying market insights to formulate market strategies
• Experience executing on revenue or profit growth related initiatives/strategies.  Experience ideally would include launching new services into market
• Experience delivering results in highly dynamic environment while managing multiple competing priorities
• Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive level communications and business plan documentation
• Proven track record as a leader who effectively builds high performing teams and improves the employee experience
• Proven solid executive presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills across all audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience in specialty and/or infusion pharmacy
• Experience as a management consultant or strategic advisory service

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $147,300 to $282,800 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.

Salary : $147,300 - $282,800