SVP, OptumRx Product and Strategy - Optum : Job Details

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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The SVP, Product and Strategy will serve as a key member of the Optum Rx Executive Leadership Team, responsible for leading the OptumRx product management function as well as the Strategy function.

Product This role will oversee the full lifecycle of Optum Rx's on-market product portfolio, drive operational excellence, and embed product discipline across the organization. This role will ensure that product strategies are aligned with enterprise goals, deliver measurable value, and meet the evolving needs of clients, consumers, and healthcare marketplace.

Strategy This leader will drive enterprise-level innovation, incubate transformative business models, and evaluate high-impact M&A and partnership opportunities traversing the Optum Rx Enterprise. This role will have dotted-line accountability across all strategy functions within Optum Rx, ensuring alignment, cohesion, and clarity of vision across the enterprise. Beyond this, the role will have direct leadership for 2 distinct functions. The first of which is Strategy and New Businesses, which drives market analysis, business case development, and execution of new ventures for the Optum Rx PBM and Optum Rx as a whole.

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

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Optum Rx product portfolio, ensuring that on-market products deliver on their business cases, meet NPS and financial targets, and evolve in response to market dynamics.
• Oversee the development and execution of product roadmaps, enhancements, and sunsetting strategies. Ensure that each product is positioned for growth, aligned with client and consumer needs, and supported by robust go-to-market and performance plans.
• Build and scale the product management infrastructure, including forecasting, budgeting, resource planning, performance tracking, and results reporting. Establish and mature operating models that integrate product with core functions such as Growth, Clinical, Marketing, Operations, Technology, and Finance.
• Lead long-range strategic planning and business incubation for Optum Rx. This includes integrating input from business units and functional partners to create a unified, forward-looking roadmap.
• Identify, evaluate, and operationalize new business models and services aligned with enterprise growth goals.
• Serve as a unifying force across all Optum Rx strategy teams, ensuring alignment of goals, priorities, and execution plans. Act as the connective tissue between strategy functions, creating clarity and cohesion across initiatives.
• Oversee M&A strategy and strategic partnerships, including opportunity assessment and integration planning. Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Finance, Legal, and Corporate Development to evaluate and execute inorganic growth opportunities that complement OptumRx's strategic direction.
• Embed product management discipline across the organization by leading change management efforts, establishing governance, and driving adoption of key processes such as capital planning, product development, and NPS listening systems.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of product, operations, and strategy leaders. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Champion product career pathing, training, and talent development across the enterprise.
• Engage directly with clients, prospects, and consumers to gather insights, validate product strategies, and ensure market relevance. Represent OptumRx in strategic client discussions and industry forums.

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:

• Bachelor's degree
• 15+ years of experience in product management, general management, operations leadership, or strategy roles
• Proven success managing large-scale product portfolios and P&Ls
• Deep healthcare experience, including knowledge of payer, PBM, and health services sectors
• Demonstrated ability to lead in complex, matrixed environments and influence without authority
• Strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and operational execution skills
• Experience building and scaling product management functions and infrastructure
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership capabilities
• Demonstrated success in launching new businesses or products with large IOI potential
• Experience managing a P&L and leading large-scale product or business teams
• Strong strategic thinking, financial modeling, and executive communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MBA, MHA) from a top-tier program
• Experience with pharmacy benefits, affordability solutions, or healthcare technology platforms
• Knowledge of the pharmacy benefits market

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice oof benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $350,000 to $475,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

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.