VP Strategy and M&A, Optum Financial – Remote

Requisition Number: 2254538
Job Category: Strategy
Primary Location: Eden Prairie, MN, US
(Remote considered)

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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.
 
Optum Financial aims to transform how care is financed and paid for. We are committed to making healthcare more affordable for consumers, while also reducing the administrative burden for providers and payers. Our goal is to create a frictionless experience that fosters accessibility, affordability, and efficiency across the healthcare landscape. Optum Financial is part of UnitedHealth Group, a Fortune 4 company serving 145 million individuals globally. 
 
Reporting to the SVP, Strategy, M&A and Innovation for Optum Financial, the VP Strategy and M&A is a senior-level strategic and development role accountable for driving the growth agenda through the cultivation and delivery of external partnerships, M&A and organic growth that leverage capabilities across Optum Financial and our lines of business to drive innovative market solutions. As a primary leader on the Optum Financial Innovation team and with executive guidance and support, the VP will have accountability for creating a foundation for long-term, successful partnerships, and providing long-term governance support. The VP will ensure critical win-win relationships are grown and sustained over the long-term in an operationally effective and coordinated manner in alignment with Optum Financials long range plan.
 
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
 
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Acting as General Manager for the overall partnership relationship, combining creative and innovative enterprise-level strategic thinking with technical rigor to own the entire deal execution process
  • Developing and leveraging executive presence and personal credibility to successfully navigate robust business portfolio and leadership landscape, working effectively with cross-functional clinical, strategy, finance, and legal teams
  • Leading development of partnership and value creation thesis, ensuring arrangements align with Optum Financial’s strategic objectives through deep relationships with internal and external partner executives (e.g., C-Suite and decision makers), creating market-differentiating solutions with products and services from across the enterprise.
  • Managing communication and internal alignment to facilitate integration planning and transitioning to business units leading ongoing, long-term implementation 
  • Balancing success through strategic and financial value realization for Optum Financial and partner organizations; escalating client and internal issues to remove barriers.
  • Working internally with key functions and stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy, Technology) across the enterprise to identify and prioritize prospective partnership opportunities.
  • Influencing project teams for each relationship and supporting multiple deals concurrently in collaboration with internal SMEs throughout the enterprise
 
You will 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:
  • 10+ years of strategic business development, corporate development, corporate strategy, or senior level consulting experience with 3+ years of experience in driving transactions (including M&A or non-M&A transactions)
  • Deep experience collaborating and navigating large organizations and cross-functional teams on multi-year engagements.
  • Proven experience and expertise in the healthcare market, especially provider and/or payer, and fintech
  • Demonstrated history of productive relationships with C-Suite and senior-level client executives.
  • A deep understanding of financial and business models, market trends, and consumer behaviors, enabling the creation of industry-leading solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MHA)
  • Experience in driving non-M&A transactions (e.g., JVs, affiliations, MSA agreements, etc.)
  • Understanding of Fintech & healthcare landscape to include financial acumen, product, operations, technology operation, and data
  • Advanced communication and negotiating ability in the context of complex fortune 100 organizations.
  • Advanced aptitude for conflict resolution and problem-solving
  • Deep understanding of and experience with UnitedHealth Group’s enterprise, business units, and capabilities
 
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
 
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $188,000 to $357,600 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.

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2254538

Business Segment Optum

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Executive

Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time

Country: US

Overtime Status Exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position Yes

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