Head of Pharmacy Value Economics & Forecasting

ISHE; Draper (UT); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Director, Pharmacy Value Economics to lead national measurement, forecasting, and value realization across Optum Health, focusing on rebate programs and value-based strategies. You will build frameworks, governance, and reporting; guide cross-functional teams with finance, actuary, and analytics to deliver executive insights and enable affordable, evidence-based medication decisions.

This role offers remote work within the U.S.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in healthcare, pharmacy, finance, or related field.
• Experience developing executive dashboards, KPIs, and value reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own the pharmacy value economics framework and governance.
• Lead forecasting for rebate revenue, value programs, and market expansion.
• Develop executive business cases and model return on investment.

Skills

Healthcare economics

Forecasting

Leadership

Data modeling

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Value analytics

Education

Pharmacist licensure (PharmD)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Optum is seeking a Director, Pharmacy Value Economics to lead national measurement, forecasting, and value realization across Optum Health, focusing on rebate programs and value-based strategies. You will build frameworks, governance, and reporting; guide cross-functional teams with finance, actuary, and analytics to deliver executive insights and enable affordable, evidence-based medication decisions.

This role offers remote work within the U.S.