Associate Director Business Development – Dublin
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.
About the Opportunity:
We are one of the world's leading healthcare companies, driven by a Fortune 5 status. Our organization offers limitless resources and diverse challenges for individuals seeking growth.
With over 20 years of supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK, we have built a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. As we continue to grow and expand, we seek fresh talent to join our teams.
Job Summary:
As a Senior Business Partner, you will be responsible for business growth, program management, planning, governance, and process improvement. You will collaborate cross-functionally with various business and data analytics teams, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail, and proven business growth experience.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Apply commercial acumen to evaluate new opportunities, supporting business growth.
2. Build pipeline of high-ROI, high-growth opportunities.
3. Create and maintain a roadmap of opportunities and a pipeline of project initiatives.
4. Prioritize projects based on feasibility and impact.
5. Create and articulate business cases for highest impact opportunities.
6. Develop recommendations to senior executives based on analyses to identify the highest value opportunities to pursue.
7. Support initiatives spanning growth strategy, analytics strategy and operational excellence.
8. Lead program management efforts, ensuring project success and alignment with business growth objectives.
9. Monitor and report on key business metrics, providing strategic insights to senior leadership.
10. Implement governance and process improvements to optimize cross functional operations.
11. Collaborate with data, technical, insights and analytics teams to enhance data-driven project outcomes.
12. Develop cross-Optum and UHG relationships to develop new opportunities.
13. Develop communication channels and ensure feedback loops.
14. Support target operating model refinement as the organization scales.
Required Qualifications:
1. Degree Qualified (BA, BS) in relevant business field (economics, business, finance) or equivalent experience.
2. Commercial awareness and ability to influence growth strategies.
3. Experience in a business strategy or business planning function.
4. Proven experience in program management, governance, change management and process improvement.
5. Proven ability to work collaboratively across a matrix environment.
6. Experience working with technology and data teams with a strong analytical approach to problem solving.
7. Ability to work within a changing environment or prior working experience in a start-up environment.
8. Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Advanced degree (e.g. MBA) or Master's Degree equivalent.
2. Financial background/ability to perform quantitative analysis.
3. Experience in creating and using models to evaluate the quantitative impact of business decisions.
4. Prior working experience in a consulting/advisory firm.
5. Experience in managed health care, pharmacy benefit management, consulting or technology.
6. Experience in Product Management or Analytics.
At Optum, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.