Network Strategy Consultant - 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 Network Product Strategy Consultant 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.
• Cultivate and maintain strong 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.

Years of post-high school education in Healthcare Administration, Pharmacy or related field can be substituted/is equivalent to years of experience.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a consulting or innovation role in pharmacy benefit management, managed care, or related fields
• 5+ years of experience in a product development role (Business Products not IT)
• Experience launching 3 or more new products from ideation to market ready
• Excellent familiarity with the Product Development Lifecycle
• Proven excellent communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with strategic thinking: analyze market data, create strategic/long range plans, interpret competitive intelligence & identify opportunities
• Experience with brainstorming and assessing new ideas
• Experience influencing and negotiating effectively with internal and external partners
• Experience communicating/presenting to senior leadership
• Experience in OptumRx “Accelerate” Process
• Six Sigma expertise
• Knowledge of Health Equity
• Knowledge of Network Management and Relations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and data analysis tools

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington residents is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

• 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 employers 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.