Manager - Pharmacy Process and Performance - Clin Prgm Cnslt - Remote in US

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 role serves as a key execution partner for Pharmacy leadership, helping translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, measurable outcomes, and executive-ready deliverables. The individual will drive assigned initiatives, coordinate cross-functional workstreams, support leadership operating cadences, and provide the program management, analytical, and operational discipline needed to advance Pharmacy priorities. The role blends business operations, performance management, program management, executive communications, and process improvement in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.

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 will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support execution of Pharmacy strategic priorities through project planning, milestone tracking, risk management, and progress reporting
• Manage initiative trackers, action logs, dashboards, and performance reporting to provide visibility into progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts across clinical, operational, affordability, finance, analytics, and enterprise stakeholders to ensure alignment and forward progress
• Develop executive-ready presentations, decision memos, briefing materials, and leadership updates that translate complex information into concise, actionable insights
• Support weekly, monthly, and quarterly leadership operating cadences through meeting preparation, documentation, follow-up tracking, and performance reviews
• Conduct analyses to identify performance trends, operational opportunities, execution barriers, and areas requiring leadership attention
• Develop and maintain KPI reporting, scorecards, dashboards, and other tools that support performance management and decision making
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, standardize workflows, and increase organizational efficiency through effective use of technology, automation, and AI-enabled productivity tools

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:

• 5+ years of experience in program management, business operations, consulting, strategy, healthcare operations, or a related field
• Experience developing executive-level presentations, reports, and decision-support materials
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, reporting, dashboards, and productivity technologies
• Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment
• Proven solid analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive results without direct authority

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pharmacy, clinical operations, value-based care, affordability initiatives, or healthcare operations
• Experience supporting executive leaders and leadership operating routines
• Experience with KPI development, performance reporting, and business analytics
• Demonstrated use of AI and automation tools to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput

Core Competencies:

• Execution Excellence
• Program & Project Management
• Business Operations
• Performance Management & Analytics
• Executive Communication
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Structured Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement
• Technology & AI Enablement

*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 $91,700 - $163,700 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.