Associate Director Underwriting - Retail Network Alliance at Optum
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.
Schedule: This is a full‑time position, Monday – Friday, with standard working hours. You will be required to work later evening hours with a later start time approximately 2–3 times per week. Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home‑based office in a hybrid work model.
Primary Responsibilities
* Create and drive sales strategy in New Business and Renewals RFPs focused on the Retail Network Alliance program through an in-depth understanding of OptumRx and all competitors, industry trends, market dynamics and internal key performance indicators.
* Lead collaboration and engagement with the Sales and Account Management leadership team; identify and prioritize key areas of focus.
* Advance pricing in acquiring new clients and retaining existing clients.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Finance, Risk, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience.
* Proven leadership experience in financial pharmacy benefit management or other underwriting experience.
* Client‑facing experience, including negotiating and consulting with clients.
* Experience collaborating cross‑functionally and communicating effectively and efficiently at multiple levels of large, complex organizations.
* Proven solid business and financial acumen, including solid financial analysis experience.
* Advanced level of proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office product suite.
* Ability to work later evening hours (with a later start time) approximately 2–3 times per week.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working with Health Plan clients.
* Experience managing a P&L.
* Ability to travel up to 10%.
Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug‑free workplace.
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