Payer Marketing And Market Access For Pharma Sr Consultant (Remote)

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.

Optum is seeking a health care professional to serve as a critical team member for the execution of pharmaceutical industry focused Payer Marketing consulting services. The related services represent an expansion of offerings from the Pharmacy Advisory Services (PAS) team, which sits in the broader Optum Advisory Services (OAS) organization. Current PAS offerings include a variety of actuarial- and payer-focused education, modeling, and strategy services. The Senior Consultant will work together with the Senior Director responsible for this expansion, as well as other PAS and OAS subject matter experts and consultants, upon market-readiness of the expanded offerings, the Senior Consultant will be the operational lead for all projects and, with other team members, will be expected to achieve the highest levels of client satisfaction. The role includes what will be significant interaction with our clients, external experts, and other colleagues across our corporate matrix.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the development of expanded Payer Marketing Services
• Support sales and contracting operations for the Payer Marketing Services
• Efficiently and effectively lead operational project delivery
• Proactively develop technical and professional behavioral skills
• Experience using publicly available information to support topic-specific inquires
• Manage along with coordinate, facilitate individual & or group interactions in virtual and in-person
• Contribute to trusted relationships with clients
• Achieve the highest level of client satisfaction
• Achieve solid team and matrix relationships

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:

• 5+ years of experience working directly with OR for one or more pharmaceutical companies
• 3+ years of experience in Payer Marketing and Market Access
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects with multiple project stakeholders
• Including yet not limited to Decision Makers, C Suite Leadership and Thought Leadership Experts
• Willing to travel at least 10% of the time (on average)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Payer Marketing and or Market Access Marketing
• Experience in Pharma/Biotechnology Life Science
• Experience in Marketing General
• Experience working in or with Agencies of Record
• Experience in Market Research, Product Lifecycle, Launch Readiness as well as Field Force Engagement

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. 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.

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.

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.