Director of Clinical Supply Chain Management, Advisory Services - 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.

The Director of Clinical Supply Chain Management, Advisory Services is responsible for leading the engagement of Optum Supply Chain Managed Service employees through both remote and onsite work for Supply Chain managed service clients.

The role of the Director of Clinical Supply Chain Management, Advisory Services is to create and implement efficient supply chain operations for managed service clients. Develop credible partnerships with internal and external business partners to address opportunities and support the long-term financial viability of client health systems. Projects will generally be associated with continuous improvement of our valuation methodology, product innovation and supply chain transformation redesign based on process improvement, technology integration, and strategic partnerships.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership to and is accountable for the performance of managed service operations for managed service clients.
• Develops buy-in from client leadership and maintains collaborative relationships with managed service clients
• Creates a trusted partner relationship with client executives
• Develops clear and concise updates to senior leadership at the potential client site and within Optum
• Responsible for staffing decisions and departmental efficiencies for client managed service operations
• Ensures Optum meets or exceeds supply chain managed service level agreements (SLAs)
• Reviews identified problem areas and validate benefit estimates and financial models for potential clients
• Develops timelines and project plans for managed service clients.
• Monitors Optum client progress toward key milestones and provides regular updates and escalates (as appropriate) to internal and external key stakeholders
• Serves as a contact for a potential client, including reviewing the work of the experienced analysts and serving as the coordination point for the functional, products and transformation teams
• Contributes to potential client evaluation methodology development and other functional assignments as assigned, including developing strategic partnerships with outside companies to provide an end-to-end solution
• Serves as a key contact for supply chain operations for client executives
• Attends industry conferences and acts as a subject matter expert for Optum
• Presents to large groups well and can adjust message to audience (CFO, COO, CEO, and VP of Supply Chain)

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 Supply Chain Management experience in a hospital/clinical environment
• 5+ years of people leadership experience
• 5+ years of experience conducting contract reviews and negotiation
• Experience presenting to C-Suite executives
• Proven analytical skills
• Proven to be successful at navigating matrixed relationships and strategic partnerships
• Able to travel up to 50% when required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management skills - experience managing multiple projects, people and constituents
• Methodology development experience on the operational side of supply chain management
• Experience managing through strategic shift or redirection
• Experience in hospital management and/or leading complex supply chain transformation consulting engagements
• Experience revamping methodology

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $122,100 to $234,700 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.