Pharma Partnerships Manager

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. 

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

What you will do:

Account Management & Manufacturer Engagement 

• Serve as a dedicated point of contact for assigned pharmaceutical manufacturers, ensuring seamless interaction with Emisar's teams and members
• Develop and maintain solid, trust-based relationships with manufacturer stakeholders at multiple levels
• Coordinate cross-functional support within Emisar to resolve issues, streamline workflows, and enhance engagement quality
• Facilitate strategic conversations, business reviews, and partnership planning sessions
• Develop and implement Operational processes to improve account management efficiency     
• Support the development and execution of tailored account strategies based on manufacturer's needs, market dynamics, and organizational priorities

Operational Excellence 

• Ensure transparent, timely communication between manufacturers, internal teams, and members
• Track, analyse, and report on performance metrics, engagement outcomes, and partnership health
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Pharma Services processes, tools, and service offerings and conducting business reviews with pharma partners

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Partner with internal functions (commercial, clinical, contracting, operations, data/analytics, etc.) to ensure cohesive support for manufacturers
• Act as an advocate for manufacturer needs while balancing Emisar's strategic objectives and member needs

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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

What you will bring:  

If you don't meet every single requirement, don't let that hold you back - we're just as excited about potential as we are about qualifications and experience, and you could be exactly who we're looking for.  

• Proven experience in account management, manufacturer relations, pharma partnerships, healthcare commercial operations, project management, operational excellence or related fields 
• Proven solid relationship-building and stakeholder management skills 
• Demonstrated excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation capabilities 
• Proven ability to operate in a cross-functional environment and manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated process improvement skills

Other useful skills and experience include:

• Proven experience working directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers or within a healthcare/market access ecosystem
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex organizational structures and influence without authority

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking & opportunity identification 
• Customer centric mindset 
• Collaboration & influence 
• Problem solving & adaptability 
• Professional communication & executive presence

What We Offer: 

• Opportunities for professional development   
• Inclusive and supportive team culture   
• Key benefits: Private health insurance, wellness programs, matching pension contribution, lunch provided by the company, training opportunities, employee donations matching and others

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.  

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: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2026 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.

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