Senior Clinical Consultant, Pharmacy 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum is seeking a pharmacist to operationalize clinical components of actuarial forecasting tools and execute clinical research as needed to support broader PAS (Pharmacy Advisory Services) projects. The position is with Pharmacy Advisory Services, which sits in Optum Advisory Services within OptumInsight. The position will report to the Director of Pharmacy Advisory Services. This is a telecommute role.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform ongoing horizon scanning and maintain documentation of emerging disruptive technologies in the pipeline
• Develop and translate clinical modeling assumptions for forecasting tools - HTP (Health Technology Pipeline) and GCT (Gene and Cell Therapy) for stakeholders and participate in validation related activities
• Proactively work with stakeholders to maintain forecasting tool related timelines, clinically focus client-facing collaterals, HTP operational processes, and relevant reporting
• Collaborate to push out "hot topics" and technology updates to stakeholders for pipeline and new drug awareness
• Assist with logistics for the pipeline program series, and other initiatives
• Support clinical research requests tied to broader PAS project work
• Partner with Sr. Consultants to source leads and initiate outreach for business development

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:

• Degree in Pharmacy (BPharm or PharmD)
• Pharmacy licensure in a minimum of one state
• 3+ years experience managing drug pipeline scanning or drug information related residency/fellowship
• 3+ years experience in consulting, pharmacy benefits management, other managed care, settings, and/or hospital and providers networks
• Proficient in MS Office and Windows-based systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with predictive analytics, health technology assessment, government programs, actuarial modeling, formulary strategy, and/or 340B pricing.
• Proven solid communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to support programs and projects in a fast-paced, client-facing environment with evolving priorities

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $110,200 to $188,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.