Director Program Management - Academic Partnerships - Telecommute

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

Optum Labs is the research and development arm of UnitedHealth Group. We're a diverse team of curious thinkers and experts in big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and scientific and clinical research searching for new ways to help people live healthier lives. We partner with world leaders in health care delivery, research, and technology to create disruptive solutions that serve patients, caregivers, providers, and commercial and government payers.

More equitable, effective, and affordable health care - that's our goal. We aren't just trying to improve the care an individual receives. We're building a future where the health care system works better for everyone.

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

Primary Responsibilities:
At Optum Labs, we collaborate with academic and health advocacy partners to solve some of healthcare’s most complex problems. We work with the largest linked claims and clinical data sets available and drive a collaborative agenda that leverages the power of convening across our diverse set of partners. In this role you will be responsible for identifying the questions and capabilities needed to deliver high-value research and thought leadership, recruiting experts to join our diverse advisory panels to support new and existing research projects, and developing amplification strategies that highlight the impact of our work with internal and external audiences.

• Work across our academic and advocacy partners to develop thought leadership forums
• Translate priority domain areas into defined research questions and hypotheses
• Develop relationships with key clinical and business leaders to advise on research opportunities and translate the results considering their impact on the health system
• Identify and recruit external experts to support and collaborate on key research projects in conjunction with the Research & Clinical Team
• Drive the communication efforts to amplify the results of key projects through content development via newsletters, internal and external forums, white papers/press opportunities
• Drive the action items from the leadership forums with our academic and advocacy partners
• Develop and enhance well documented operational processes and process flows that support program development
• Manage cross-functional team dependencies at the organization level

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:

• Master’s degree in public health, health administration, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of progressive experience in healthcare setting (e.g., payer, health services company and/or provider organization)
• 5+ years of experience leading and influencing program design and development.
• Experience building enterprise relationships and driving business results through cross functional partnerships.
• Track record taking ownership, acting with urgency, putting customers first, looking to the future, and getting things done
• Ability to develop and write narrative summaries. (Samples of work submitted with application preferred)
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in complex relationship management involving multiple stakeholders
• Experience adapting and flexing style of collaboration with key stakeholders in setting direction
• Analytical expertise and experience evaluating, synthesizing key findings from the medical literature
• Passion for health care and driving health system change in a complex organization
• Excellent communications skills - information design, writing, data visualization, verbal
• Excellent project management skills
• Deep curiosity related to the health care marketplace and continuous mining of health system intelligence
• Ability to gain credibility, influence, and partner with business leaders over time.

WE LEAD WITH DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND COMPASSION
At Optum Labs, we are dedicated to building teams where every individual is recognized for their unique experience and contributions. Our Leadership Principles underscore our commitment to inclusion, encouraging us to “walk in each other’s shoes” and open doors for our peers.

UnitedHealth Group supports local, regional, and national organizations that share these values through joint initiatives, event and program participation, volunteerism and giving. Through our Connected Communities, employees can connect with others who have similar - or different - life experiences and backgrounds. These groups are led by peers, supported by Human Capital, and championed by leaders.

WE INVEST IN TALENT
Managers at every level are committed to their roles as talent stewards who help guide and nurture professional development. We want our employees to reach their highest level of potential just as they help us reach ours.

At Optum Labs, employees are our first customers. That’s why we offer virtual work environments - to provide work/life flexibility via telecommuting. While it can be a struggle to be a telecommuter, it can also provide enormous benefits for your personal and professional life.

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $113,500 to $218,100. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $113,500 to $218,100. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

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.

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