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. What makes your career greater with Optum Frontier Therapies? You'll work with expert and enthusiastic peers, be part of a culture focused on both clinical outcomes and business results, and contribute to a growing team that prides itself on learning, evolving and challenging the status quo. The Associate Director Program Management at Optum Frontier Therapies leads the team of Program Managers who are responsible for unique rare disease therapy programs, focused on supporting people with rare diseases and emerging therapies at the frontier of healthcare. Key stakeholders that this leader must consider as partners are the patients we serve, doctors and their office staff who prescribe these therapies, biopharma manufacturers who develop these therapies, and our internal stakeholders such as operations, industry relations, product and technology. This is a role that must be able to think both “wide” and “deep”, and balance internal team management with external customer orientation. This role will provide guidance, leadership, and supervision to the program managers and are responsible for ensuring that the goals and objectives of the programs are met in a manner that aligns both internal business expectations and external client commitments. Under direct supervision from the VP Rare Franchise, the Associate Director Program Management supports the overall development and management of the program managers. This role partners closely with leaders and stakeholders across the business to ensure that holistically client portfolios are operating effectively, to raise recommendations for program improvements, communicate trends on the program, and advance the business partnership with a client. This position relies heavily on the ability to actively understand and proactively recommend solutions, partner in research, coach on appropriate communication to resolve program-related needs, escalations, and concerns according to established standards and timeframes. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.