Specialty Network Operations and Strategy Associate Director – 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 highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to support specialty network operations and strategy. This role is critical to ensure Optum manages an effective and optimized network. It will involve working with local markets to deploy nationally aligned priorities, supporting local performance management across targeted high priority opportunities, and partnering with analytics to build high-impact reporting.

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 strategies to enhance preferred partner and clinical pathway utilization across Optum Health
• Collaborate with executive leadership in markets and shared services teams to deploy specialty priorities
• Set annual targets then drive performance and accountability with matrixed partners
• Design innovative new programs and incentives to improve patient care journey and network performance
• Analyze data to identify trends and targeted opportunities for performance improvement in the specialty network
• Build business cases for investment and conduct ROI analysis on new initiatives
• Design and present slide decks to executive leaders to support strategic decision-making and performance management
• Lead a team of two professionals
• Perform special projects and ad hocs as assigned

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:

• 4+ years of experience in specialty network management, managed care, care delivery operations, or a similar role
• 4+ years of experience managing multiple projects/tasks to meet time sensitive commitments
• 4+ years of demonstrated experience working in a highly matrixed environment
• 1+ years of demonstrated experience managing a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated solid analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated highly organized with solid attention to detail
• Driver’s License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare network strategy
• Experience working with Product teams
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies
• Experience in provider relations, engaging directly with PCPs or specialists
• Experience working with external or contracted vendors
• Ability to influence and work with C-Suite Executives and Senior Leadership on strategic decisions

*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.