Vice President, Strategic Partnerships

Responsibilities

• Own and execute multi-year, account specific strategies that drive growth, retention, margin expansion, and long-term partnership value Build and sustain C-suite and senior executive relationships with health plans and key consultant firms; serve as a trusted strategic advisor Lead executive governance, including operating committees, QBRs, and escalation management Maintain end to end accountability for contract performance, interpretation, and execution, ensuring compliance with Required

Requirements

• You must possess a high degree of confidence, PMB sophistication, leadership strength, and executive presence.
• This role also requires a well-demonstrated business/financial acumen; salesmanship; innovation and the ability to successfully drive complex projects.
• The role leads initiatives to collect and respond to market insights through strategy, product, and go-to-market actions allowing the Health Plans segment and OptumRx to achieve a dynamic and competitive marketplace position.
• requirements Deep knowledge of the PBM/managed care pharmacy industry, including evolving market dynamics, pricing, and contracting models Extensive account management
• experience with large, complex health plan clients, with demonstrated growth in responsibility, strategic partnership and contract management (interpretation, execution and negotiation) Proven ability to engage and influence C-suite stakeholders, leading innovative, forward-thinking discussions Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams to achieve business outcomes Proven deep financial acumen, including
• Experience partnering with sales and cross-functional teams to support RFP responses and finalist presentations Demonstrated ability to operate effectively and drive results within highly matrixed organizations Demonstrated success leading complex negotiations, utilizing solid communication, influence, and listening skills Proven solid program management experience, with the ability to lead complex initiatives end-to-end *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's
• Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employ ment.

Experience