Product Owner, Optum Rx Copay Card Solutions - Remote

UnitedHealth Group Inc.•Eden Prairie, MN

73d•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. This Product Manager role will be responsible for supporting our market products that drive both consumer & client affordability within the OptumRx product & strategy portfolio. Scope of work includes program drug list management, analysis to identify value levers and assisting roll out of strategic project(s). Interfacing with clients & client management to present product concepts, acting as subject matter expert to promote our products both internally and externally. Additionally, some cross-functional collaboration to remediate operational pain points or other constraints that may be limiting product value to consumers and clients. This role will interface with OptumRx functional partners, customers, sales and client management teams to support product function and ensure product competitiveness in the market. Skills the role must leverage include strategic thinking, understanding client and consumer needs, quantitative analysis, collaboration, decision making and leading in ambiguous circumstances. This role is expected to partner effectively with operations, IT, marketing, finance, sales, reporting, and other functional areas to lead cross-functional teams to manage and incrementally improve existing market products. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

2+ years of "Non-Technical" product management experience with a business focus including execution of product roadmaps and driving near and long-term strategies within healthcare
Experience achieving goals in a matrix environment, working collaboratively cross functionally with peer group and internal/external business partners to overcome obstacles to achieve project results
Experience developing and delivering formal presentations, effectively communicating and influencing at all levels of an organization, including executive presentations
Experience conducting market research to evolve product performance & strategic alignment
Experience identifying & remediating operational issues related to consumer and client problems
Intermediate Excel experience including data analysis, data summarization, visualization and manipulation (using V-Look up)

Nice To Haves

Product Management experience with a PBM, Pharmacy or Pharma
Experience in RxClaim to troubleshoot issues & extract data
Knowledge and expertise with Specialty or non-Specialty medications in the pharmacy/PBM ecosystem
Experience creating and/or updating product marketing collateral
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Responsibilities

Develop and execute product strategies that align with Product & Strategy goals and market needs
Understand market and consumer needs, as well as the competitive landscape
Constantly collect and analyze performance data (e.g., market; financial; operational) to enhance existing products and identify new opportunities for the business
Support definition and execution of product roadmaps and drive near and long-term strategies that increase product value over time
Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems outside own team
Develop and execute product strategies that align with company goals and market needs
Serve as a subject matter expert to internal & external stakeholders on specific marketplace and product topics
Support sales and account management for key client activities
Collaborate with internal leaders and external partners to gain an understanding of their business needs and adapt product strategy, priorities, and business plans accordingly
Develop a point of view and advocate for a position and product at all levels of the organization, including directly to executive leadership
Reviews product performance against expectations and facilitates or influences changes to product portfolio to improve competitive position and optimal product performance