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Are you passionate about shaping the future of pharmacy solutions? As Pharmacy Product Strategy & Development Lead, you'll be at the forefront of driving innovation and growth for UHC Employer & Individual (E&I). Partnering closely with the VP of Strategy & Innovation, you'll transform insights into action-crafting bold strategies, building market-leading products, and delivering solutions that redefine client value. This is a high-impact role for a visionary leader who thrives on turning ideas into reality.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead Market Intelligence & Strategy
  • Be the eyes and ears of the market-track regulatory shifts, pharma strategies, and investment trends
  • Anticipate future spend patterns and competitive moves to shape winning strategies
  • Represent UHC E&I in key forums like Innovation Council, Client Advisory Board, and Sales Pipeline Calls to capture real-time insights
• Drive Product Innovation & Growth
  • Assess our current portfolio and identify opportunities to elevate performance
  • Design and own a dynamic growth roadmap-both enterprise-wide and by line of business
  • Champion new ideas through the stage-gate process, using data to prioritize what matters most
  • Lead product development from concept to commercialization-be the quarterback who makes it happen
• Shape Financial & Pricing Strategy
  • Collaborate with Finance to build pro forma models that demonstrate accretive growth
  • Develop pricing strategies that balance client value and profitability
  • Ensure market solutions integrate seamlessly into underwriting and P&L models
• Ignite Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Marketing to craft compelling positioning and value stories
  • Equip Growth teams with playbooks that inspire confidence in selling and upselling
  • Work with Product Management to activate performance reporting and accountability
• Deliver Market Solutions That Matter
  • Create innovative solutions across Optum and UHG to meet emerging client needs
  • Support post-launch success during the warranty period-answering critical questions and driving adoption

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 in business, healthcare, or related field
• 7+ years in health insurance or managed pharmacy, PBM, or pharma manufacturer industries
• 7+ years in product development (0-1), agile & waterfall methodologies
• Proven experience in product strategy, development, or management within healthcare or pharmacy sectors
• Deep understanding of regulatory environments, PBM, and payer dynamics
• Proven solid analytical, financial modeling, and strategic planning skills
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
• Proven exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated success in building growth strategies and launching new products
• Proven resilient, adaptable, and energized by ambiguity-comfortable making decisions without all the answers
• Proven high initiative, solid follow-through, and a passion for innovation

*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 of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $110,200 to $188,800 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.