Chief Information Officer, OptumRx Pharmacy
About The Position
Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care’s most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives. Ready to build the next breakthrough? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) for OptumRx Pharmacy is a senior leader who oversees a global technology organization of more than 650 professionals, supporting a $50B+ pharmacy business. This role is responsible for driving business growth and providing strategic leadership in technology, engineering, data, and AI to advance the mission and goals of OptumRx Pharmacy. The CIO acts as a key partner to executive leadership, translating business priorities into scalable, secure, resilient, and innovative technology solutions. The position focuses on modernizing platforms, accelerating innovation, and nurturing world-class talent. Hybrid in MN/DC: This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, including senior executive responsibility
- Prior experience in a business-facing CIO or equivalent enterprise technology leadership role
- Experience in pharmacy, healthcare, or highly regulated industry environments
- Proven success leading large, global organizations of 500+ employees
- Ability to operate effectively in complex, highly matrixed environments
- Solid track record partnering with executive leadership on business strategy, capital planning, and transformation initiatives
- Success influencing and engaging C-suite stakeholders
- Experience delivering highly scalable, secure, and available platforms using Agile and DevOps operating models
- Deep understanding of automation, AI/ML, GenAI, and emerging technologies
- Progressive talent leadership with ability to recruit, develop, and retain top technical and leadership talent
- Results-oriented leader with strong problem-solving, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Disruptive and systems thinker with integrity and accountability
- High emotional intelligence, resilience, curiosity, and learning agility
Responsibilities
- Technology Strategy and Transformation Leadership
- Operational and Financial Excellence
- Inclusive Leadership and Talent Development
- AI and Innovation Leadership
- Organizational Enablement
- Governance, Security, and Reliability
Benefits
- a comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
