Vice President, Trend Intelligence - 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.

The VP of Trend Intelligence will lead a team responsible for executing on drug trend analysis, solutioning and internal/external messaging, and driving affordability and value for Optum Rx's clients and members with innovative programs. In this role you will work cross-functionally across the organization including trade, data and analytics, clinical, specialty pharmacy, sales teams, formulary/pipeline, finance and operations to publish and act upon client specific trend insights and solutions. This leader will serve as the key thought leader in executing upon our mission of improving member care and outcomes, increasing provider engagement, and lowering client costs while driving the overall business performance of Optum Rx.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Define technical/analytic requirements for drug trend analysis
• Establish a trend communication strategy in the form of webinars, publications and marketing materials for insights
• Produce high-quality quarterly Trend deliverables that measure and ultimately advance Optum Rx's client and member services
• Initiate and perform ad-hoc analysis to proactively define, measure, and predict critical drug trends for our clients, members, and industry at large
• Work with analytics team to establish trend analytics and comprehensive performance reporting
• Identify and define new products and champion their development
• Continually add capabilities within existing products
• Participate in sales presentations include PBM best and finals
• Provide thought leadership and integration opportunities to clinical partners within Optum Health and Optum Insights
• Present internally and externally to promote relevant products

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:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of healthcare experience performing Trend analytics and bringing innovative solutions to the marketplace in order to improve member care, increase provider engagement, and lower client costs while driving business performance
• 5+ years of leadership experience within a PBM and/or experience within a Health Plan with PBM interaction or oversight and/or consultant relations
• Experience working with sales and account management teams in a direct client facing support capacity, including participation in sales presentations and the RFP process
• Experience working with prescriber engagement strategies and value based care mechanisms
• Experience working with PBM contract methodologies, rebate mechanisms, and drug pricing
• Experience in Excel, Power BI
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Preferred Qualifications:

• RPh/Pharm D,MBA or related Master's degree
• 5+ years of leadership experience, preferably team of teams
• 5+ years of extensive involvement in clinical pharmacy strategy
• Experience presenting and defending clinical programs/business cases to leadership
• In-depth knowledge of the healthcare industry from both clinical and business perspective
• Demonstrated experience regular interface with leadership levels
• Demonstrated experience working with all levels of cross-functional teams (executives, managers, analysts)
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to motivate others
• Ability to make judgments about the value of ideas, needs and resources, and to effectively communicate the advantages and disadvantages of each to other decision makers
• Ability to conceptualize, align and explain strategic vision based upon multiple complex parameters, including healthcare marketplace, market trends, competitor products, emerging technologies, business opportunities, Company goals, client and consultant requests, product value, product development capabilities and product development process
• Creative, high-energy self-starter with broad background, creative drive, and innovative solutions to business needs
• Understanding of Clinical products, capabilities and marketplace needs - must think externally and strategically
• Quickly adaptive to market changes
• Solid manager and motivator of own team and cross-functional teams

*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 re 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 $156,400 to $268,000 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.