Description 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. It may not make the evening news, but we all know that the health care system is continuing to evolve in the ways that create access, cost efficiency and quality of care. New models of care and new networks of providers are emerging now to better serve patients and communities. And leaders like UnitedHealth Group and you are playing a lead role. As the Sourcing Strategy & Analytics Leader, you will be responsible for leading activities with wholesalers and working directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers for Brand, Specialty, Biosimilars and Generic product categories on behalf of our enterprise-wide Pharmacy Care Services business. As you do, you'll discover the resources, backing and opportunities that you'd expect from a Fortune 6 leader.
Primary Responsibilities Ensure unmatched product access, consistent and cost-efficient sourcing of >$40 billion in pharmaceutical product to maintain the most competitive cost position for OptumRx's enterprise-wide Pharmacy businesses. Drive margin growth for the Pharmacy Care Services business, and other Optum businesses as appropriate, through the strategic and targeted execution of product sourcing and channel strategies across the Brand, Specialty, Biosimilar, and Generic product classes. Develop and lead a team accountable for data analytics, engagement strategy, product and channel strategy, business insight/analytics, and commercial data products for drug manufacturers. Inform analytics related to contracting activities with manufacturers and distributors ensuring the most competitive pricing, terms, and related margin drivers. Develop and deliver centralized analytics to support the optimal operations of the Optum Pharmacies. Collaborate with Optum Pharmacies and Optum Business Entities to develop a strategic sourcing plan to position Optum pharmacies as leaders in their respective segments. Work closely with the SVP and Finance team to deliver regular Buy side & Financial reporting highlighting Optum Rx's Sourcing & Trade Relations performance over regular intervals. Work closely with Finance, Treasury, Compliance, Industry and Network Relations, legal and other constituents to ensure sourcing activity and ORx Sourcing remains compliant, competitive, proactive and coordinated. Participate in the development of operational budgets in support of the Sourcing organization. This role is all about communication skills, functional knowledge, relationship building and thriving in a significantly challenging, fast-paced atmosphere. We operate a complex, matrixed business that requires you to work through ambiguity even as you build relationships with some of our most focused and intense business leaders. You'll need to be able to conceptualize effectively, communicate clearly and earn credibility within a demanding business environment. Ability to travel as needed is required, approximately 20-25% of the time on average.
Required Qualifications Experience in a comparable role with one or more innovative and successful healthcare product-oriented companies. Management experience leading multiple teams. Experience with strategic sourcing and cost reduction initiatives and/or analytics in the following areas; Pharmacy Supply Chain, PBM, Wholesaler, or Pharma Manufacturer. Background partnering with business stakeholders, leveraging standardized business processes, data & analytics with a focus on continuous improvement. Experience developing networks, collaborating and influencing cross functionally. Experience leading and developing a geographically dispersed, high performing team. Demonstrated operational discipline, financial acumen, and rigor. Ability to operate with flexibility in a changing business and government regulated environment. Preferred Demonstrated proficiency in contract negotiations and collaborative partnerships with pharmaceutical manufacturers and/or distributors. Experience in buy-side analysis, modeling, supplier risk management, and service level requirements across the pharmaceutical segment. Master's degree or equivalent work experience. 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.
Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.
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