Vice President, Strategy - Optum Health, Whole Health Solutions

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.

Whole Health Solutions (WHS) is designed to enable value-based care across the health care system by developing and deploying innovative, integrated, person-centered solutions that improve access, reduce cost and simplify experiences, ultimately leading to better health outcomes.

The Vice President, Strategy is a key leader in WHS within Optum Health, accountable for leading overall business strategy, planning and strategic partnerships positioning the combined medical and behavioral health business for differentiated, sustainable growth across channels.

This dynamic, integral role reports directly to the CEO. This is a critical team member within a highly functioning Office of the CEO working closely with Business Operations, Finance, Clinical, Network, Product and Channel P&L owners, along with interfacing with executive leadership across the enterprise on strategic, business imperatives.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Set global business strategy informed by internal data and insights, balanced by outside-in market intelligence and dynamics
• Lead annual business planning and long-range modeling in close partnership with Finance
• Provide dedicated channel strategy focus working directly with executive channel leaders (e.g. Employer, Payer, Government, Provider, BH Care Delivery) to outline opportunities and priorities, informing capital prioritization and product governance
• Drive cross-functional strategic projects and key initiatives to advance quality, access, experience and overall positive impact on those we have the privilege to serve, e.g. concept discovery and analysis per condition, population, treatment, etc. to inform proposed strategies with Network, Clinical, Product and SMEs as applicable
• Own fast-paced, highly-visible business development and strategic imperatives including M&A, strategic partnerships and joint ventures, representing the WHS portfolio working closely with Finance and Corporate Development
• Lead centralized WHS partnership office, coordinating intake and evaluation through a standardized council/process, driving partner pursuit decisions and communicating across stakeholders, strategically defining the role vendors play in our portfolio to advance experience and outcomes
• Advise and support the organization in a general management leadership function in conjunction with the Chief of Staff to the CEO, in order to drive enterprise deliverables, operating cadence and communications across Optum Health
• Represent the CEO and the WHS business as a trusted proxy across complex, internal and external relationships and forums; strong executive presence, personal credibility and successful organizational navigation to work effectively is required

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:

• 10+ years of proven, relevant industry leadership experience (healthcare, insurance, finance and/or consulting) with demonstrated success in developing business strategies, planning and execution that realizes growth potential
• Solid financial acumen including strategic business development, corporate development, corporate strategy, or senior level consulting experience with 5+ years of experience in driving transactions (including M&A or non-M&A transactions)
• Deep experience collaborating and navigating large organizations and cross-functional teams on demanding, complex engagements
• Deep understanding of and experience with UnitedHealth Group's enterprise, business units and capabilities
• Demonstrated track record of productive relationships with C-Suite and senior-level client executives
• Demonstrated success accessing and influencing senior level internal and/or external clients

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MHA)
• Prior P&L ownership or portfolio management experience
• Experience with M&A and non-M&A transactions (e.g., JVs, affiliations, MSA agreements, etc.)
• Understanding of healthcare to include finance, product, operations, clinical, network, sales, marketing, etc.
• Advanced communication and negotiating ability in the context of complex fortune 100 organizations
• Advanced aptitude for conflict resolution and problem-solving
• Demonstrated resiliency and resourcefulness, an energized, curious, true 'team of teams' player, modeling a one WHS mindset, accountable for delivering the highest quality in everything we do

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

The salary range for this role is $191,800 to $364,800 annually based on full-time employment. 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.