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 diversity and inclusion, 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 senior managed care pharmacist will support national teams and care delivery organizations with identifying and implementing clinical value initiatives. Such initiatives will largely be related to industry relations, enterprise strategies and partnerships, and utilization management.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: 

• Reviews data and industry trends to identify new and relevant opportunities or initiatives
• Facilitates implementation of value-based strategies up to and including imbedding in a local market (additional licenses may be required)
• Demonstrates ability to work autonomously and takes ownership of projects/initiatives with minimal guidance/oversight
• Creates provider and patient-facing material in support of clinical/affordability strategies
• Supports various subcommittees through completion of pipeline drug impact reviews and development of policies and SOPs where needed
• Provides pharmacist support and consultation to other teams or departments as projects may dictate
• Partners with internal and external stakeholders as needed to support strategic business goals or priorities
• Researches drug information to maintain drug knowledge and disease state understanding for application to initiatives and strategies
• Provides support and education to national teams or provider groups upon request
• Communicates readily and thoroughly with varied audiences, including senior leadership
• Serves as a population health consultant providing targeted interventions where feasible
• Provides coverage for part B drug therapy UM review through evaluation of benefits, medical necessity, affordability, site of service, and patient efficacy as needed
• Stays up-to-date in order to serve as a subject matter expert in managed care
• Provides training and mentorship for peers as applicable
• Works independently to identify solutions to non-standard problems or tasks
• Performs other duties as assigned

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. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Completed a Managed Care PGY1 residency OR have 5 years of applicable managed care, PBM, industry, or care delivery experience working directly with front-line clinicians 
• PharmD with Pharmacist License, Active and in good standing
• Solid proficiency with Visio, SharePoint, MS Office Suite (including Excel) 
• Have a dedicated workspace with access to high speed internet

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid prioritization, attention to detail, ability to manage/contribute to multiple simultaneous projects and workstreams, verbal/written communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to create an effective team environment, build strong relationships
• Solid in solving problems and issues in a matrix environment and communicating effectively at all levels of an organization

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.