Director, Footprint Design and Strategy - Remote

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum, a global health services leader, is hiring a Director of Footprint Design & Strategy to guide the enterprise Pharmacy Footprint, network optimization, and capacity planning across the U.S. This role requires leading analytics teams, partnering across functions, and driving long-term strategic investments. The position offers remote work from anywhere in the U.S.

with in-office requirements in Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. four days per week for local hires.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of supply chain, network design, or strategy experience.
• Experience in network modeling, capacity planning, or footprint optimization.
• Proven success leading analytics teams and enterprise initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining the enterprise Pharmacy Footprint Strategy, including network optimization, expansion, and consolidation initiatives
• Leading capacity planning and utilization strategies to support current and future business growth
• Driving network design, scenario modeling, and business case development to support strategic decision-making
• Providing strategic oversight for pharmacy real estate planning, facility investments, and site strategy
• Establishing and advancing enterprise supply chain analytics capabilities and governance frameworks
• Partnering across Supply Chain, Pharmacy Operations, Finance, Real Estate, Procurement, and Logistics to translate business priorities into actionable network strategies
• Influencing executive stakeholders through data-driven recommendations and long-term strategic planning
• Leading and developing a team of network planning, design, and analytics professionals while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and the ability to translate complex operational challenges into scalable enterprise solutions
• Drive cross-functional alignment and influence decisions across senior leadership teams
• Leverage solid analytical, financial, and business acumen to support network and investment decisions
• Build high-performing teams and develop talent to support evolving business priorities

Skills

Supply chain

Network design

Strategy

Network modeling

Capacity planning

Analytics leadership

Executive influence

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 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.

The Director, Footprint Design & Strategy will lead the development and execution of OptumRx's enterprise fulfillment network strategy, ensuring the organization is positioned for long-term growth, operational excellence, and cost efficiency.

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

• Developing and maintaining the enterprise Pharmacy Footprint Strategy, including network optimization, expansion, and consolidation initiatives
• Leading capacity planning and utilization strategies to support current and future business growth
• Driving network design, scenario modeling, and business case development to support strategic decision-making
• Providing strategic oversight for pharmacy real estate planning, facility investments, and site strategy
• Establishing and advancing enterprise supply chain analytics capabilities and governance frameworks
• Partnering across Supply Chain, Pharmacy Operations, Finance, Real Estate, Procurement, and Logistics to translate business priorities into actionable network strategies
• Influencing executive stakeholders through data-driven recommendations and long-term strategic planning
• Leading and developing a team of network planning, design, and analytics professionals while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and the ability to translate complex operational challenges into scalable enterprise solutions
• Drive cross-functional alignment and influence decisions across senior leadership teams
• Leverage solid analytical, financial, and business acumen to support network and investment decisions
• Build high-performing teams and develop talent to support evolving business priorities

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

• 7+ years of supply chain, network design, or strategy experience
• Demonstrated experience in network modeling, capacity planning, or footprint optimization
• Proven success leading enterprise initiatives and analytics teams

Preferred Qualification

• Experience supporting real estate or facility-related strategy
• 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 as follows:

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

The salary for this role will range from $134,600 - $230,800 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.