Chief Executive Officer - CPS Solutions

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you'll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CPS Solutions is responsible for the overall vision, strategy, growth, operations, performance, and leadership of the organization. Reporting up to OptumRx and partnering closely with Optum leadership, the CEO leads one of the nation's premier pharmacy and healthcare services organizations in its next phase of growth, innovation, and market expansion.

As the senior executive responsible for all CPS business lines, the CEO will drive enterprise strategy, operational excellence, commercial growth, clinical innovation, technology advancement, and culture. The CEO will oversee all aspects of the business, including operations, sales, marketing, product development, clinical services, technology, finance, mergers and acquisitions, business development, and corporate strategy. CPS business lines include: Therigy (SaaS product), Specialty Management, Retail, Telepharmacy, Pharmacy Management, Supply Chain, Rehabilitation services, Optimizer (SaaS product), 340B solutions and Inpatient Consulting.

The CEO will actively engage with health system executives, industry leaders, customers, partners, and Optum stakeholders to anticipate market needs, identify growth opportunities, strengthen competitive positioning, and ensure CPS continues to deliver exceptional client, patient, and financial outcomes. As the leader of the organization, the CEO will inspire a high-performance culture, champion innovation, develop future leaders, and establish CPS as the industry's partner of choice.

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. 

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

For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you'll be required to work in office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

Enterprise Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute CPS vision, mission, values, and long-term strategic direction

• Lead development and execution of the enterprise strategic plan across all business lines and service offerings

• Identify and capitalize on market opportunities, emerging trends, and competitive advantages to accelerate growth

• Establish growth priorities and investment strategies that support sustainable enterprise value creation

• Drive alignment across CPS and Optum stakeholders to accelerate strategic initiatives and business performance

• Serve as the primary steward of the culture, talent strategy, and leadership development efforts

• Serve as the primary leader and ambassador of CPS internally and externally

Enterprise Growth & Commercial Leadership

• Lead enterprise growth strategy, including organic growth, market expansion, and new business development initiative

• Own enterprise revenue growth, profitability, market expansion, and long-term value creation

• Oversee all sales, marketing, business development, and customer success activities to drive revenue growth and client retention

• Develop strategic partnerships and alliances that expand market presence and create long-term value

• Oversee development and execution of CPS branding, marketing, thought leadership, and market positioning strategies

• Champion innovation and commercialization strategies that strengthen competitive differentiation

Operations & Business Performance

• Maintain accountability for enterprise operational performance, service delivery, financial results, and client outcomes

• Ensure operational excellence across all business segments while promoting scalability, efficiency, and continuous improvement

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to drive accountability and execution

• Lead enterprise risk management efforts and ensure compliance with all regulatory and contractual requirements

• Optimize organizational processes, resource allocation, and operating models to support growth and scalability

Customer & Market Leadership

• Build and maintain solid executive-level relationships with health system leaders, customers, partners, and industry stakeholders

• Anticipate market trends and competitive dynamics to proactively shape CPS growth strategies

• Represent CPS at industry forums, conferences, and key customer engagements

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients while ensuring outstanding customer experience and retention

Product, Clinical & Technology Leadership

• Provide strategic oversight of the CPS business product portfolio and innovation roadmap

• Ensure development and delivery of differentiated clinical solutions that improve client and patient outcomes

• Champion clinical excellence and ensure alignment of clinical strategy with business and customer objectives

• Lead enterprise technology strategy, including digital transformation, analytics, automation, AI, and platform modernization initiatives

• Foster collaboration across product, clinical, and technology teams to accelerate innovation and market adoption

• Foster collaboration between product, clinical, commercial, and operational teams to accelerate innovation and speed to market

Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Development

• Lead corporate development activities, including mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, and partnership opportunities

• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and execute transactions aligned with enterprise growth objectives

• Oversee integration planning and execution to ensure realization of strategic and financial synergies

• Build and maintain a disciplined pipeline of inorganic growth opportunities

Financial Stewardship

• Own enterprise P&L performance and achievement of revenue, EBITDA, IOI, cash flow, and growth objectives

• Lead capital allocation decisions and investment strategies designed to maximize long-term shareholder value

• Oversee annual operating plans, budgeting processes, forecasting, and financial performance management

• Ensure disciplined financial stewardship and achievement of strategic and operational commitments

UHG/Optum & External Stakeholder Leadership

• Serve as the primary liaison to the leaders of all UHG/Optum businesses around the CPS value proposition, performance, growth, strategy and long-range planning

• Provide regular updates regarding strategy, financial performance, growth initiatives, risks, and opportunities

• Represent the business with clients, industry partners, regulators, and other key industry stakeholders

• Promote the CPS brand, reputation, and thought leadership within the healthcare industr

• Build and maintain strong relationships that advance the organization's strategic objectives

• Ensure strong governance practices and effective enterprise decision-making

Talent, Culture & Organizational Development

• Lead development of a high-performing, growth-oriented culture rooted in CPS values

• Attract, develop, and retain exceptional executive and leadership talent

• Drive organizational effectiveness, succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement

• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Success Measures

• Achievement of enterprise growth and revenue targets

• Expansion of market share and strategic partnerships

• Successful development and execution of corporate strategy

• Strong client satisfaction, retention, and outcomes performance

• Effective commercialization of products and services

• Successful execution and integration of M&A transactions

• Integration measurement and synergy achievement

• Achievement of financial and operational performance objectives

• Development of a high-performing, values-driven leadership team and culture 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other relevant graduate degree preferred

• 15+ years of progressive executive leadership experience, including responsibility for enterprise strategy, operations, growth, and financial performance

• Demonstrated success leading large-scale healthcare, pharmacy, health services, payer, PBM, specialty pharmacy, technology, or related organizations

• Proven track record of driving significant organic and inorganic growth

• Deep expertise building executive-level relationships within health systems and healthcare organizations

• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise sales, marketing, business development, and customer growth strategies

• Experience leading mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and post-acquisition integration activities

• Solid financial acumen with responsibility for enterprise P&L management and value creation

• Success leading cross-functional organizations in complex matrix environments

• Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills

• Proven ability to inspire teams, build culture, and develop future leaders

• Strong executive presence with the ability to represent CPS, Optum, and the organization at the highest levels

• Willingness to travel frequently

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 $225,000-$375,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.