Vice President, AI Solutions Strategy

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

5d•Hybrid

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 talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Vice President of AI Solutions Strategy leads the design, packaging, and commercialization of our AI solutions portfolio. 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. Hybrid in MN/DC: This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.

Requirements

10+ years in product strategy, management, or commercialization, with significant experience in AI or machine learning-powered products or platforms
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 supporting corporate venture groups to identify & screen new investment opportunities focused on transformational use of AI technology
Proven success launching and scaling AI solutions in healthcare 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
Bachelor's degree required (advanced degree preferred)
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

Portfolio Leadership: Define and manage the AI solutions portfolio and roadmap, ensuring alignment with client needs and business strategy
Solution Packaging: Convert concepts and innovations into scalable, repeatable solution offerings with clear value propositions and pricing models
Go-to-Market Enablement: Equip sales and services teams with compelling product narratives, competitive positioning, and reference architectures
Innovation Intake: Prioritize and translate research outputs and new capabilities into commercial offerings (by working with internal and external partners)
Pricing and Commercial Discipline: Develop pricing strategies and commercial guardrails in partnership with operations and finance
Partnerships and Ecosystem: 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
Performance Management: Set and track key performance indicators for portfolio growth, profitability, and customer impact