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 Pharmacy Network Product Strategy Manager will be responsible for innovating and ideating on new Network and Health Equity Products.

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 execute pharmacy network product and Health Equity strategy, leveraging insights into market dynamics, member utilization patterns, and financial impact to inform network design recommendations
• Lead end-to-end development of new pharmacy network and health equity products, including conceptualization, business case modeling, partner engagement, and post-implementation performance tracking and drive products through the Accelerate process
• Drive complete end to end product ownership from initial concept through development, using product playbook standards
• Develop comprehensive financial models and analysis, including P&L forecasting and business case development for new and existing products
• Own product commercialization, including go-to-market planning to ensure successful product launches and sustained growth
• Cultivate and maintain solid relationships with internal and external partners to collaborate on pharmacy network initiatives and programs
• Develop recommendations on the strategic direction of the pharmacy network to enhance the value proposition for clients
• Remain current on pharmacy industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory impacts to inform network strategy and contracting approaches
• Prepare and present reports, recommendations, and business cases related to pharmacy network initiatives to executive leadership

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 product development experience (Business Products not IT) in a consulting or innovation role in pharmacy benefit management, managed care, and/or related fields
• 2+ years of experience within pharmacy or pharmacy provider networks
• Experience launching new products from ideation to commercialization
• Experience communicating across all levels of the organization, including presenting to internal & external stakeholders
• Excellent familiarity with the Product Development Lifecycle

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with strategic thinking: analyze market data, create strategic/long range plans, interpret competitive intelligence & identify opportunities
• Experience working with client account managers
• Experience with brainstorming and assessing new ideas
• Experience in OptumRx “Accelerate” Process
• Project management experience
• Experience in data analysis tools (PowerBI, SQL, Excel macros)
• Knowledge of Health Equity
• Knowledge of Network Management and Relations
• Six Sigma expertise

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 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.