Director, Infusion Network Contracting - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•Remote

About The Position

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. As a Director, Infusion Network Contracting, you will support our infusion pharmacy business and play a key role in establishing and maintaining relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, negotiating contracts for specialty pharmaceutical products, and interacting with many internal stakeholders and business partners. This role requires solid cross functional collaboration. This role requires an advanced proficiency using MS Excel for analyses, the ability to convey complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand, and someone who is adaptable, able to work independently, and be comfortable dealing with ambiguity. Solid executive presentation and communication skills are required. A successful candidate will be able to understand the impact of Optum on our industry counterparts along with developing a supplier strategy that leads the infusion pharmacy business to long term success. The right person will be able to interpret industry actions or changes back to the business to drive meaningful improvements to ensure Optum Infusion continues to lead the industry. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in account or client management in the pharmaceutical industry & contract negotiations
6+ years of experience in pharmacy operation and/or business settings
3+ years of experience in Infusion pharmacy operation and/or business settings
Advanced understanding of Infusion Pharmacy procurement methods & contracts
Advanced proficiency working with all MS Office Suite (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Proven ability to expand data set interpretation to evaluate large scale impacts across Optum and our industry counterparts
Proven ability to work independently, and be comfortable dealing with ambiguity
Proven ability to create and deliver presentations conveying complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand
Proven ability to deliver complex or technical presentations to C-Suite Executive team in a clear and concise manner
Proven ability to work and partner in a cross functional matrixed environment
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Responsibilities

Building and fostering relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers and internal stakeholders and business partners
Lead large, complex negotiations to achieve key business objectives
Design and develop new pharmacy programs with supplier & business engagement
Solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business
Translate highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences
Predict emerging customer needs and develop innovative solutions to meet them
Manage and negotiate contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers, ensuring appropriate internal stakeholders are consulted