Product Manager – Commercialization, Optum Rx – 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.

 

This Product Commercialization Manager role will be responsible for activating Optum Rx products into the client base by managing a commercialization pipeline and tracking outreach efforts to in-scope clients. The role blends product development expertise with client-facing engagement, requiring the ability to pitch products, interpret market feedback, and collaborate across teams to drive adoption. The individual will work closely with Sales, Account Management, Clinical, Marketing, and other functional partners to ensure products are positioned effectively and meet client needs.

 

This role is expected to be self-directed, while partnering effectively with operations, IT, marketing, finance, sales, reporting, and other functional areas to lead or support cross-functional initiatives that drive product uptake. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of product lifecycle management and commercialization strategy, along with the ability to interpret data and communicate insights.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the commercialization pipeline for assigned products, including tracking outreach and conversion metrics
• Engage directly with account management and clients to present product overviews and value propositions, pulling in subject matter experts as needed
• Serve as a key liaison between product teams and client-facing teams to ensure alignment on product positioning and activation strategy
• Collect and synthesize market feedback to inform product refinement and strategy
• Support documentation and standards for commercialization processes to ensure consistency and efficiency
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Sales, Account Management, Clinical, Marketing, and other teams to support product activation
• Lead or support cross-functional initiatives that drive product adoption and client satisfaction
• Interpret and present data from Power BI dashboards and other reporting tools to inform strategy and performance
• Support sales and account management for key client activities
• Understand market and consumer needs, as well as the competitive landscape
• Develop a point of view and advocate for it through all levels of the organization, including directly to senior leadership
• Navigate ambiguity with ease

 

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:

• 3+ years of experience in a “non-technical” product management, product development, or product commercialization role
• Experience engaging directly with clients and pitching product solutions
• Experience achieving goals in a matrix environment, working collaboratively, and cross-functionally with peer groups and internal/external business partners
• Experience developing and delivering formal presentations, effectively communicating and influencing at all levels of an organization
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Health Care industry experience
• Pharmaceutical manufacturer, pharmacy and/or PBM experience
• Consulting experience: management or product-specific
• Experience with Power BI for dashboard creation and/or data interpretation
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM tools for tracking client outreach and/or engagement
• Experience as an account manager or similar client facing sales role
• Experience with non-diabetic GLP-1’s

 

*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 $89,900 to $160,600 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.