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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Purpose of Job: The Vice President, Growth for Optum Financial will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to achieve membership and financial growth targets. This role requires an understanding of the healthcare and fintech industries, as well as a proven track record in scaling businesses through organic, tangential, and inorganic opportunities. The ideal candidate will be a data-driven decision-maker with a passion for innovation and a solid ability to build internal and external relationships and lead cross functional teams.

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

Major Responsibilities 

• Develop and bring to market consumer-centric products and strategies that accelerate Optum Financials growth across businesses and distribution channels.
• Create and lead cross-functional teams consisting of product, technology, marketing, operations, finance, and sales to drive alignment in the prioritization of growth resources, accelerate the pace of product innovation, and drive consistency in how Optum
• Financials brand is represented in the market.
• Cultivate a deep understanding of industry trends and develop actionable insights through ongoing data analysis, strategic research, and consumer/client feedback. Identify unmet consumer needs and industry pain points and aggressively drive solutions to
• address them.  
• Provide leadership and establish standardized reporting that drives alignment on Optum Financials’ growth agenda, pipeline development, and financial projections.
• Inject a fresh perspective into how Optum Financials value proposition is communicated, focusing on what matters most to consumers and taking inspiration from best-in-class financial services companies and other industries. 
• Collaborate effectively with internal business partners to optimize enterprise growth objectives, while fostering an internal culture of continuous improvement and a consumer orientation.
• Provide leadership and maintain accountability for the performance and results through multiple layers of management and senior level professional staff.

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:

• 10+ years of experience in strategy/growth/business development in a healthcare or fintech company
• Proven success exceeding company goals and deliverables
• Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities and an enterprise-wide perspective.
• Solid analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 
• Proven history of effective working relationships with key business partners to drive change agendas
• Innovative orientation and customer first mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business (MBA)
• Experience in taking products from ideation to full-scale production, with solid project management and product development skills.
• Located in Eden Prairie, MN

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $191,800 to $364,800 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

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.

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.