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.
This role is central to the transformation of Optum Health (OH) to a consumer-focused business centered on the experience of unique population segments and curated services to support their whole health needs. As part of the Strategic Initiatives Group (SIG), the role is focused on enabling a whole health model across OH that delivers value (financial, strategic and reputational) and growth through the seamless and efficient delivery of whole health medical care, behavioral health, home care, multimodal communications, advocacy support services, care coordination, financial health, and other contextual supports. In addition, this role is focused on providing thought partnership to BU's and regions on well thought-out strategies to meet their business goals
The Director of Strategic Business Development will work across the SIG and the broader Optum Health team to source, lead, and manage strategy projects, perform analyses to justify investment, develop business cases, and help prioritize SIG's portfolio of work.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities
- Set vision and strategy for grey space businesses and cross-BU growth opportunities after socializing and incorporating feedback from relevant stakeholders
- Own investment case for new businesses/opportunities and secure funding.
- Oversee research and analysis of market dynamics, competitive landscape, and evolving customer needs
- Evaluate and pressure test concepts and roadmaps for new business opportunities across time
- Manage business financial projections and capital budgeting efforts
- Champion the ‘objectives and key result’ (OKR) processes and support cross-functional teams by assisting in the establishment of definitions, measurements and tracking for key strategic and innovation initiatives to measure success
- Partner with the Strategic Initiative Design team to solidify theories of financial, strategic and reputational value for strategic initiatives and how they align to OH business unit focus areas
- Develop a network across the enterprise to influence and align key stakeholders toward a shared vision
- Manage and develop team and support onboarding new department staff
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
- 12+ years of relevant functional experience
- 5+ years of experience in the healthcare industry
- Experience in developing growth strategies for organization(s), particularly around new business opportunities
- Experience in partnership with finance to create pro forma profit & loss statements for business opportunities
- Experience conducting cost-benefit analyses for proposed investments
- Experience conducting root-cause analysis
- Experience with structured, solution-focused problem solving and thinking through problems creatively
- Experience working in a team environment, as well as independently and autonomously
- Experience working with customers and key stakeholders in a consultative role - comfort engaging senior level people in back-and-forth conversation, ability to be convincing when necessary, and ability to develop solid relationships through each interaction
- Experience managing and leading teams
- Successful track record of developing detailed business cases for new initiatives that receive organizational support
- Willingness to take risks and act decisively regarding new business opportunities
- 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, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $122,100 to $234,700 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.
