Network Contracting Senior Analyst

UnitedHealth Group; Dublin; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is expanding in Ireland. As a Senior Analyst within the network pharmacy contracting team, you will lead analysis, support contract negotiations, and help manage unit cost through pricing modeling, analysis, and reporting.

This role offers hybrid work with Dublin or Letterkenny offices and a home-based option. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners, maintain documentation, and drive opportunities to improve contracting performance and operational

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex contractual information effectively.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners.
• Proven track record managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze contract, network, and business issues using data and established processes.
• Support contract negotiations, implementation, and ongoing administration activities.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support pharmacy contracting initiatives.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Support management of pharmacy contract performance and analytics.
• Identify challenges and develop practical process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Job description

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.

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.

As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We'll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You'll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.

As a Senior Analyst within our network pharmacy contracting team, you'll guide the development and support of provider networks as well as unit cost management activities through financial and network pricing modeling, analysis, and reporting. As you do, you'll discover the resources, backing and opportunities that you'd expect from a Fortune 6 leader.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze contract, network, and business issues using relevant data, facts, sound judgment, and established processes
• Support contract negotiations, implementation, and ongoing administration activities
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and ensure compliance with organizational procedures
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key internal stakeholders to support pharmacy contracting initiatives and drive business objectives
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Support the management of pharmacy contract performance and assist with analysis, reporting, issue resolution, and process improvements
• Proactively identify challenges and opportunities, develop practical solutions, and contribute to continuous improvements in processes, workflows, and operational efficiency

You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated solid analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, simplify, and communicate complex contractual and business information effectively to diverse audiences
• Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional business partners and building solid working relationships
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while delivering high-quality