Director, Medicare Advantage & Payer Strategy

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 159,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, based in Minnesota, seeks a Senior Product and Benefits Director to lead Medicare Advantage benefit strategy within Optum Health. You will define benefit models, analyze AEP performance, and guide cross-functional teams to align product strategy with enterprise goals.

The role requires deep Medicare Advantage expertise, strategic analysis, and strong stakeholder influence across internal and external partners. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in healthcare strategy, Medicare, product management, innovation, or consulting.
• 5+ years of health plan or Medicare Advantage experience.
• Expert knowledge of Medicare Advantage benefits and products.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end benefit strategy for all payers across Medicare Advantage plans.
• Analyze benefit performance/ROI and provide investment recommendations.
• Collaborate with finance and policy teams to align strategy with targets.
• Develop executive materials for benefit strategies and approaches.

Skills

Medicare Advantage knowledge

Product management

Strategic analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, based in Minnesota, seeks a Senior Product and Benefits Director to lead Medicare Advantage benefit strategy within Optum Health. You will define benefit models, analyze AEP performance, and guide cross-functional teams to align product strategy with enterprise goals.

The role requires deep Medicare Advantage expertise, strategic analysis, and strong stakeholder influence across internal and external partners. Travel up to 20% may be required.