Senior Product Analyst - Remote or Hybrid in Schaumburg, IL

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.

If you are located in Schaumburg, IL, you will have the flexibility to work remotely*, as well as work in the office as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the analysis of product performance, expansion, financial health, roadmap and end-of-life decisions as appropriate
• Preparation of operational and activity reports to support the analysis of program effectiveness by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; coordinate operational and product related analytics to support the assessment of operational and strategic goals of CES programs
• Conduct periodic reviews of processes and suggest updates or improvements
• Takes work direction from others or typically follows prescribed procedures when producing work; Works cross-functionally; Provides explanations and interpretations within area of expertise
• Uses pertinent data and facts to identify and solve a range of problems within area of expertise
• Investigates non-standard requests and problems, with some assistance from others
• Works exclusively within a specific knowledge area
• Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet deadlines
• Provides explanations and information to others on topics within area of expertise

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 the healthcare industry
• Experience with developing and maintaining program/project plans, identifying project milestones, and monitoring project/program progress by tracking activity and recommending actions
• Solid knowledge of data gathering, data manipulation and developing/presenting insights
• Demonstrated ability to develop product expertise to establish credibility
• Demonstrated ability to develop a compelling case based on facts
• Demonstrated ability to present in a logical, clear manner; Seeks to understand motivations of others

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharmacy/PBM industry experience
• Proven ability to serve as an advocate for the product and its capabilities and maintain professionalism throughout interactions and reach mutually acceptable agreements
• Proven ability to recognize need for and impacts of change; Acts as positive role model supporting change; Adapts personally to rapid change in direction

Careers with OptumRx. We're one of the largest and most innovative pharmacy benefits managers in the US, serving more than 12 million people nationwide. Here you'll fill far more than prescriptions. As a member of one of our pharmacy teams, you're empowered to be your best and do whatever it takes to help each customer. You'll find unrivaled support and training as well as a wealth of growth and development opportunities driven by your performance and limited only by your imagination. Join us. There's no better place to help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)

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

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.