Optum, the fast-growing part of UnitedHealth Group, is a leading information and technology-enabled health services business. Our teams are dedicated to modernising the health care system and improving the lives of people and communities.

　　Serving virtually every dimension of the health system, we work with a diverse set of clients across 150 countries – from those who diagnose and treat patients to those who pay for care, deliver health services, and those who supply the cures. Optum maintains operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Our innovative partnerships provide technology and tools that enable unprecedented collaboration and efficiency. As a result, we can tap into valuable health care data to uncover insights and develop strategies for better care at lower costs.

　　About the role:

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

　　Working Schedule :

　　This is a full-time position. For two days a week, the working hours follow the standard schedule. For the remaining three days , work hours commence at 11am (Ireland time) to facilitate collaboration with colleagues in different time zones.

　　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

　　Required Qualifications:

　　· Proven experience in pharmacy benefit management, managed care, or related fields

　　· Proven experience in product management and development role (Business Products not IT)

　　· Experience launching new products from ideation to market ready (3+ Products)

　　· Product Innovation experience

　　· 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 influencing and negotiating effectively with internal and external partners

　　· Experience communicating/presenting to senior leadership

　　· Experience in Accelerate Process

　　· Six Sigma Expertise

　　· Knowledge of Health Equity

　　· Knowledge of Network Management and Relations

　　· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and data analysis tools

　　Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

　　Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organisation around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care must go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.SM

　　All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the 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 marginalised 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: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2023 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.

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