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.
About the Role:
We are a Fortune 5 business, one of the world's leading healthcare companies. We support global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK, building a dynamic and diverse team. With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.
We are looking for an experienced, curious and self-motivated individual who will be responsible for working within a Pharma Services team dedicated to providing key account management to major Pharmaceutical Manufacturers based in the US. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Pharma Services.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Perform within a team aimed at developing and promoting net new administrative services for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers based in the US.
* Work with key business owners to lead, inform, and direct the development of an extensive portfolio of new and innovative GPO tools and services.
* Coordinate with GPO Business Development team to maximize efforts to improve operational efficiency, centralization of data, utility of dashboards and business tools.
* Be involved in the operational activities related to Pharma Services.
* Provide executive summaries to senior individual(s).
* Actively seek to improve current and future processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency.
* Work towards objectives and deliverables, and work across cross-functional teams to deliver against initiative.
* Manage regular reports and updates for the leadership team, and executive team reflecting business performance and priorities.
* Create and articulate business case for highest impact product opportunities.
Required Qualifications:
* Undergraduate degree or equivalent.
* Proven ability to work collaboratively across a matrix environment to deliver business goals.
* Experience in working with and analyzing diverse datasets to develop business insight and strategy.
* Proven ability to work on projects with accountability of work to senior management level stakeholders.
* Understanding of competitive landscape and familiarity with pharmaceuticals or healthcare industry.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in managed health care or pharmacy benefit management.
* Advanced degree (e.g. MBA)
We value diversity and inclusion and are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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.