Product Manager, Optum Rx Copay Card Solutions - Remote

Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.

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.

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.

Youll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary 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
• 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

Youll 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:

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 Groups Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.