Product Manager, Strategy & Product Development – Government Programs – 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 Manager, Strategy & Product Development role will be responsible for strategy and execution of new and existing non-technical products and business initiatives within the Optum Rx product portfolio.  Scope of work includes product ideation, design and development of new products; execution of new products to market; management of in market products. The intent of this work is to respond to the market with urgency and, accordingly, a portfolio of product opportunities that differentiate Optum Rx.

This role will interface with Optum Rx functional partners, customers, sales and client management teams to design, develop and commercially launch product solutions for new and existing customers across multiple market segments. This role will focus on the Optum Rx Government Programs market. Skills the role must leverage include strategic thinking, understanding patient and client needs, quantitative analysis, collaboration, decision making and leading in often ambiguous circumstances. This role is expected to partner effectively with operations, IT, marketing, finance, sales, legal, compliance and other functional areas to lead cross-functional teams to develop and launch new or enhanced products.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Understand market and consumer needs, as well as the competitive landscape
• Constantly collect and analyze performance data (e.g., market; financial; operational) to enhance existing products and identify new opportunities for the business
• Support definition and execution of product roadmaps, and drive near and long-term strategies that increase product value over time
• Drive and manage high-quality execution across organizational lines
• Serve as a subject matter expert to internal stakeholders on specific marketplace and product topics
• Support sales and account management for key client activities (e.g., product implementation(s), product support, new feature launch)
• Collaborate with internal leaders and external partners to gain an understanding of their business needs and adapt product strategy, priorities, and business plans accordingly
• Develop a point of view and advocate for a position and product at all levels of the organization, including directly to executive 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:

• 2+ years  of non-technical product management/development experience with a business focus, including execution of product roadmaps and driving near and long-term strategies
• Experience developing business cases and profit & loss statements 
• Experience achieving goals in a matrix environment
• Experience working collaboratively to influence others
• Experience communicating at all levels of an organization, including executive presentations
• Proficiency with MS Office applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturer, pharmacy and/or PBM experience
• Medicare and/or Medicaid experience
• Familiarity with regulations & compliance (CMS, FDA, etc.)
• Familiarity with Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P)
• Proficiency with Aha! Product Management applications

*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.