Optum · 1 month ago
Director, Growth Strategy & Transformation - OptumRx Infusion - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$159K/yr - $273K/yr
10+ years expOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Director of Growth Strategy and Transformation for OptumRx Infusion is responsible for driving profitable growth for the Infusion business by analyzing, developing, and executing strategies to position OptumRx as a leading Infusion pharmacy. This role involves engaging with leadership, cultivating a high-performance culture, and guiding strategic initiatives to improve health outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement business strategy for Optum Infusion Pharmacy to meet growth goals and increase market share through a competitive market position; focus on Site of Care strategy, including expansion of AIC and AIS offerings
Establish robust market intelligence/ stakeholder feedback engine (e.g., patient, payer, provider, manufacturer); understand competitor and consumer dynamics/ estimate impact of market moves on strategy execution
Lead the development of Optum Infusion Pharmacy's five-year plan which informs Annual Business Plan
Drive decisions on major strategic opportunities by outlining options and making recommendations; gather data and conduct analysis to support recommendations
Structure and execute strategic initiatives and projects aligned to Optum Infusion Pharmacy's business plans; shape solution blueprints and deliver necessary projects/ programs and scale successful changes and manage transformation to full impact across the business
Engage leadership and teams to secure resources (human, financial) to execute strategic priorities; lead business capital planning process for new sites and represent OIP at Capital Committee meetings as appropriate
Orchestrate M&A efforts: Identify, cultivate, and evaluate targets; lead due diligence and integration planning and help facilitate integration execution
Establish AIC/AIS de novo expansion strategy, including identification of new markets and expansion in existing markets
Engage and build strong relationships with the matrixed partners across the enterprise who will support the business' success
Build strong relationships with leadership team to influence and drive results through their organizations; act as a trusted advisor and strong strategic voice as a member of the Infusion Leadership Team
Work cross-functionally to action strategic initiatives; execute through influence
Engage with senior leaders across UHG, Optum and OptumRx to ensure organizational alignment
Foster a high-performance culture while building talent with the capabilities needed to achieve long-term goals
Qualification
Required
10+ years of relevant and progressive leadership roles in healthcare
5+ years of related pharmacy, outpatient or ambulatory care provider experience
5+ years of combined experience in finance, portfolio management, corporate strategy, M&A consulting or business development in a highly dynamic environment
Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally to coordinate and orchestrate execution of strategic initiatives and priorities
Demonstrated experience in gathering, consolidating and applying market insights to formulate market strategies
Experience executing on revenue or profit growth related initiatives/strategies. Experience ideally would include launching new services into market
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive level communications and business plan documentation
Experience delivering results in highly dynamic environment while managing multiple competing priorities
Proven track record as a leader who effectively builds high performing teams and improves the employee experience
Solid executive presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills across all audiences
Preferred
Direct experience in specialty and/or infusion pharmacy
Experience as a management consultant or strategic advisory service
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
Flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S.
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
Company
Optum
Optum provides primary care and optical care services.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Alexander Rachmiel
Vice President & Chief of Staff to CEO, Optum Health
Amanda Roberts
CEO, Community Care Services, Optum Serve
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