Director Product Strategy, Optum Life Sciences,

Director Product Strategy, Optum Life SciencesOptum is a global organisation 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.Join us to start Caring.Connecting.Growing together.In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen.It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways.And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum.The Director of Product Strategy will be part of the OLS Strategy & Growth team and will be responsible for identifying top areas of opportunity for Life Sciences clients in the launch and post-launch phases of the value chain and across therapeutic areas.For targeted new product opportunities, you will then lead the work to define and develop the product concept and roadmap, working with a cross-functional team inclusive of Product, Technology, Operations, Marketing, and Sales.You will spearhead efforts to ideate and define product concepts and support launch execution and post-launch management of new solutions.Primary ResponsibilitiesNew Opportunity IdentificationMonitor market trends and perform market research and competitive analyses to ensure new solutions are highly impactful and differentiatedUtilize research to create product visions and strategies that will delight customers and offer a high ROIOwn, socialize, and gain approvals for the business case to support investment in new opportunitiesThink strategically and creatively about how the life sciences customer experience should work, helping translate product vision into features, requirements, and roadmaps in partnership with the Product teamProduct Development and Launch SupportOversee all cross-functional aspects of product development and launchSupport thinking around technology and data requirements in partnership with Product teams, inclusive of AI/ML features and platform capabilitiesSupport implementation of solutions that drive operational efficiencies and scalability of internal and client-facing servicesObtain necessary governance committee, legal, and compliance approvals to move through product development phases, from ideation and product definition through launchPartner with operational teams to ensure readiness to support launch across areas like technology infrastructure, product maintenance, sales process, contracting, and billingGo-to-market StrategyEnsure commercial readiness for new solutions, inclusive of understanding and communicating target customer, messaging, pricing, and packagingPartner with Marketing to develop client-facing collateral and support training of the sales team for new solutionsSupport client proposals and sales conversations as a subject matter expert on new solutionsContinuously obtain market feedback from client-facing teams on our solutions to inform changes to product features, roadmaps, and go-to-market strategies, as well as inform new product opportunitiesCross-Functional CollaborationCommunicate clearly and effectively with internal working teams and senior leadership to provide regular updates and drive alignment on key decisionsSupport a culture that embraces change, transformation, and continuous improvementSeek opportunities to learn about the overall Optum and UnitedHealth Group business (e.g., strategies, product, services, revenue streams, growth plans)Identify and recommend ways to improve overall organization performance (e.g., process improvement, ways of working)Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree (or higher)Extensive experience in a product or strategy roleProficiency in product launch and post-launch phases of the pharma value chainExperience and ongoing interest in pharmaceutical industry trends, particularly in commercialization solutionsPreferred QualificationsFamiliarity with key technology and data concepts and comfort working with Product, Technology, and Data SMEs to build new solutions in partnership with Product teamsSoft SkillsDemonstrated ability to adapt, be persistent, and problem solve to achieve desired outcomesExcellent stakeholder management, collaboration, and communication skillsPlease note you must currently be eligible to work without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application.Proof will be required to support your application.All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.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.© **** Optum Services (Ireland) Limited.All rights reserved.#BBMEMEA#J-*****-Ljbffr