Associate Director Product Development, PBM Pricing Capability – 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

 

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Product Development expert to lead the definition, development, launch, evolution, and governance of Products that support OptumRx members and clients to maximize the value of their PBM benefit. Initial focus will be on a brand-new product to optimize the medication Day Supply, with opportunity in the future to expand to other aspects of benefit transparency.

 

This role requires solid strategic and analytical thinking skills, communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to put forward creative solutions that deliver measurable financial and clinical outcomes.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Product Ownership: Serve as the end-to-end owner of the Optimized Day Supply product, defining and driving its vision, roadmap, and performance metrics
• Performance & Financial Accountability: Own P&L and drive performance against business and adoption targets
• Strategy & Roadmap: Develop and maintain a multi-year product strategy aligned with enterprise goals, regulatory requirements, and market needs
• Stakeholder Engagement: Requires a solid ability to initiate collaborative discussions with a range of stakeholders including Product, Underwriting, Sales, Marketing, Technology, Operations, Reporting and more
• Lifecycle Ownership: Lead full lifecycle management: concept, design, development, launch and continuous improvement
• Innovation & Optimization: Identify opportunities to enhance capability performance through automation, AI/ML, and advanced analytics
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure strict compliance with regulatory, privacy, and security standards
• Change Management: Lead adoption efforts, including training, communication, and support for business users and technical teams

 

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 in product development or product management, preferably in healthcare and/or PBM
• 5+ years working in a matrixed organization
• 5+ years working in an Agile methodology 
• Proven solid analytical skills with experience in developing business cases, financial modeling, and data-driven decision-making
• Demonstrated excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and executive presence
• Proven team facilitation skills
• Experience with innovation, continuous improvement, and modern tech stacks
• Demonstrated familiarity with APIs, data integration, and system interoperability

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the healthcare industry, preferably within UnitedHealth Group
• Experience in the Pharmacy and/or PBM industry
• Proven readiness to adopt an «Ai-first» mindset while providing appropriate human inputs and oversight

 

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

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $110,200 to $188,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.  

 

 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.  

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.