Associate Director, Business Strategy,

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Join to apply for the Associate Director, Business Strategy, role at Optum Optum is a global organisation 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 aand 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.

As a Fortune 5 business, we're one of the world's leading healthcare companies.

There are no limits here on the resources you'll have or the challenges you'll encounter.

We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals.

With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.

Optum is looking for an experienced, curious and self-motivated individual with experience in account management and contract negotiations.

They will take responsibility for establishing and managing strong relationships with multiple pharmaceutical companies, with the primary objective to lower the overall cost of medicines for our members.

The successful candidate will report to the Senior Director of Industry Relations, Emisar.

We are looking for people who can collaborate cross-functionally with various business units; finance, operations and clinical teams, and can demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple competing business projects at one time.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities Of The Associate Director, Business Strategy

Execute contract negotiations and interactions with pharmaceutical manufacturers that are in compliance with UHG corporate policies, directives, business goals and objectives Coordination of the redlining process as well as communications and negotiations of contractual terms and conditions in tandem with internal stakeholders (Emisar IR leadership, legal, clinical, contracting) Manage regular reports and updates for the leadership team reflecting business performance and priorities Financial modeling analytics for rebate optimization and lowest net cost strategy assessment of pharmaceutical products An ability to navigate established clinical guidelines determined Act as a strategic thought leader to solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business

You will be rewarded and recognised 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or higher) OR equivalent experience Experience in contract negotiations, strategy development and contract redlining experience Experience of working with internal and external Senior Leaders

Soft Skills

Proven ability to work well and collaboratively, with multiple teams or departments for business growth or profitability goals Verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret complex information Organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and projects at one time

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.

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

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 marginalised 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 : 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.

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