Director, Strategy and Innovation - Boston, Washington DC, Eden Prairie - Telecommute possible
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
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's
improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about
another gadget, it's about making health care data available
wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's
no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best
work.(sm)The Director, OI Strategy and Innovation is a seasoned
business strategist and advisor with responsibility for partnering
with OptumInsight executives to provide thought leadership,
strategic direction, market analysis, and support accelerating
growth objectives. This person must convince leaders and operators
of his / her value, earn their trust and time, and work
collaboratively to build actionable strategies. -The -Director, OI
Strategy and Innovation will work with executive and business unit
leadership to frame the market, identify market opportunities,
build analytics-based market-level strategies, drive acceleration
of significant growth paths (OI's "big bets") and identify and
execute on strategic M&A priorities. In order to do this, the
Director, Strategy will have a strong understanding of competitive
dynamics, customer needs, market trajectory, and Optum capabilities
across the healthcare landscape. -You'll enjoy the flexibility to
telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some
tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:
- Contribute to development and execution of market level
strategies (e.g., Payer, Provider, State Government, Life Sciences)
and think through synergies across strategies for OI, Optum and
UHG
- Ideate and drive acceleration of Growth Big Bets and Market
Disruption / Innovation, which are key components of OI market
level and segment strategy. Collaborate with product and business
leadership to develop concepts further through the lifecycle, from
overall strategy through to product ideation and definition, and
business model development, work through buyer segments, pricing
models, competitive differentiation, etc.
- Collaborate and join broader Optum or UHG work teams in
cross-enterprise initiatives, such as Digital, Consumerism and
Global
- Support Optum Insight initiatives spanning growth strategy
and/or operational excellence by directly scoping, initiating,
planning, and executing projects
- Deliver data-driven insights to support actionable strategic
direction, corporate prioritization, corporate development and
strategy communication (Executive management, Board, investors,
company)
- Solve unique and complex problems requiring integrated
solutions with broad impact on the business
- Collaborate on strategic M&A prioritization and execution,
building strategic analyses on priority targets with the goal of
progressing key deals that enhance Optum's Insight's overall value
proposition
- Support development of team culture and approaches within
broader OI, help codify best practices
- In partnership with OI Strategy leaders, convene and lead
cross-functional teams to execute key large-scale projects
- Influence OI Senior Leadership to adopt new ideas, or pursue
new business opportunities through strong strategic analysis and
business case development
- Develop strong relationships with key Optum BU leadersYou'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:
- BA/BS degree
- 5+ years of experience directly -and/or indirectly -managing
people in delivering strategic/advisory services or other
analytic/services offerings
- 5+ years of experience developing market overviews,
understanding competitive positioning, analyzing market trends, and
understanding customer needs
- 3+ years of Healthcare experience
- Able to travel up to 25% (project dependent) Preferred
Qualifications:
- MBA and 2+ years of post-MBA experience at a leading strategy
consulting firm
- Solid analytic, modeling and communication skills -
- Operational experience (operations, product development,
marketing, finance, sales, etc.)
- Experience and understanding of healthcare data and analytics,
digital technology, healthcare administrative functions, and/or
healthcare clinical workflowsCareers 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 Residents
Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $94,500 to
$171,700. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited
to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date
of this posting, In addition to your salary, - UHG offers the
following benefits for this position, subject to applicable
eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans;
wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or
public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock
purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and
long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance;
Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical
illness and accident insurance.*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.Job Keywords: - Director, Strategy,
Innovation, Telecommute, Telecommuter, Telecommuting, Work at Home,
Work from Home, Remote, Boston, MA, Massachusetts, Washington DC,
Eden Prairie, MN, Minnesota
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