Chief Growth Officer – Optum Life Sciences

UnitedHealth Group•Washington, DC

3h•$200,400 - $343,500•Remote

About The Position

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Optum Life Sciences is the senior executive accountable for defining and driving Optum’s Life Sciences growth strategy across manufacturers, biopharma, med‑tech, and emerging ecosystem partners. This role owns where and how Optum grows in Life Sciences — spanning market strategy, portfolio expansion, enterprise solutioning, and long‑term value creation. The CGO operates at an enterprise level, orchestrating capabilities across Optum Health, Optum Insight, Optum Rx, and enabling functions to unlock differentiated, scalable growth for Life Sciences clients. The CGO is a strategic architect, integrator, and enterprise influencer, operating above day‑to‑day sales execution and focused on shaping Optum’s future Life Sciences growth agenda.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree of equivalent experience required
10+ years’ experience leading enterprise growth strategy in complex, matrixed organizations
5+ years of experience with deep understanding of the Life Sciences ecosystem, including payer, provider, data, analytics, and regulatory intersections
Ability to operate above functional silos, integrating strategy, product, and commercial levers
Executive presence to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority
Track record of translating strategy into scalable, long‑term growth outcomes
Ability and willingness to travel between 25-50%25

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree

Responsibilities

Define and own the Life Sciences growth strategy, including market prioritization, growth vectors, and multi‑year expansion plans
Identify and size new growth opportunities, adjacencies, and business models aligned to Life Sciences market needs and Optum’s enterprise capabilities
Translate external market dynamics, regulatory shifts, and client needs into actionable growth priorities
Shape the Life Sciences portfolio strategy, influencing solution roadmap decisions, investment allocation, and build / buy / partner choices
Partner with Product, Strategy, and Business leaders to ensure offerings are designed for scale, differentiation, and enterprise leverage
Drive coherence across offerings to deliver integrated, client‑centric Life Sciences solutions, rather than fragmented products
Serve as the single point of growth orchestration for Life Sciences across Optum Health, Optum Insight, Optum Rx, and Enterprise Growth teams
Align cross‑functional stakeholders across clinical, analytics, technology, operations, and finance to deliver against Life Sciences growth priorities
Influence outcomes across a highly matrixed environment through executive presence, clarity of strategy, and enterprise credibility
Establish enterprise go‑to‑market strategies for Life Sciences growth, including solution positioning, value articulation, and market entry approaches
Partner with Sales, Client Executives, and Growth Enablement to ensure growth strategy is translated into disciplined execution
Act as executive sponsor for priority Life Sciences clients, partnerships, and strategic pursuits
Build and maintain senior‑level relationships with Life Sciences clients, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders
Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and alliances that accelerate growth and extend Optum’s Life Sciences footprint
Represent Optum as a senior growth leader in the Life Sciences market, reinforcing Optum’s role as a trusted, innovative partner