Innovation & Strategy Lead, AI Solutions - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

3d•$159,300 - $273,200•Remote

About The Position

The Innovation and Strategy Lead, AI Solutions leads in the design, packaging, and commercialization of our AI solutions in one or more areas of our portfolio (i.e. Provider, Payer, Life Science). This leader will translate advanced AI capabilities into market-ready products and solution offerings, partnering closely with go-to-market, engineering, and operations teams to deliver measurable client value and business growth. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (advanced degree preferred)
10+ years in product strategy, management, or commercialization, with significant experience in AI or machine learning-powered products, platforms or solution delivery
Experience with external partnership models such as constructing joint ventures to reduce risk related to innovation; establishing contract-based research collaborations to validate potential novel applications of 3rd party technology; technology licensing arrangements (e.g. white-label); and/or commercial development agreements to extend 3rd party capabilities to incorporate into new/existing OptumAI offerings
Experience collaborating with corporate venture groups to identify & screen new investment opportunities focused on transformational use of AI technology
Proven success in launching and scaling AI solutions in healthcare, life science or related industries
Solid understanding of model operations, cloud platforms, and productization best practices
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results in complex environments
Track record of success with executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
Willing and able to travel up to 30-40%25 to client location(s)
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Define and manage the AI solutions portfolio and roadmap, ensuring alignment with client needs and business strategy
Convert concepts and innovations into scalable, repeatable solution offerings with clear value propositions and pricing models
Equip sales and delivery teams with compelling product narratives, competitive positioning, and reference architectures
Partner with Optum.ai engagement leaders to lead client-facing meetings, workshops, and status updates to ensure technical capabilities are translated into measurable business value
Prioritize and translate research outputs and new capabilities into commercial offerings (by working with internal and external partners)
Develop pricing strategies and commercial guardrails in partnership with operations and finance
Build and manage relationships with external partners, technology providers, and industry collaborators to accelerate market reach; collaborate with Legal and/or Corporate Compliance functions to account for intellectual property (e.g. patents/trademarks), data privacy & security (e.g. HIPAA), and commercialization quality (AKS) related to new AI-enabled digital capabilities
Set and track key performance indicators for portfolio growth, profitability, and customer impact