Remote Clinical Pharmacist: Sales & Retention Leader

UnitedHealth Group; New York (NY); Remote; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum Rx is seeking a Clinical Consultant Pharmacist – Sales and Retention to provide expert pharmacy benefits guidance and managed care acumen for regional clients. You will drive up-sell opportunities, support RFPs, deliver client presentations, and help optimize formulary programs while enhancing member care and cost management.

This role requires a PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy, an active SC license, 3+ years in pharmacy, PBM experience, and travel up to 25% with onsite

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD is required.
• 3+ years of experience as a licensed pharmacist.
• 3+ years of clinical account management pharmacist experience.
• Experience working for a PBM or Health Plan in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities for clinical program up-sell.
• Communicates analytical and reporting needs to supporting departments.
• Supports sales and marketing including UR sales activities.
• Supports RFPs (tier analyses, formulary disruptions, answer questions).
• Supports Implementations (formulary disruptions or clinical program discussions).
• Participates in health fairs and other member events.
• Provides clinical market intelligence to clients.
• Explains formulary and clinical program changes to clients.
• Collaboration with account management for quarterly client reviews.
• Sourcing solutions for custom client requests.

Skills

Client-facing

Presentation skills

PBM knowledge

Travel 25% max

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Optum Rx is seeking a Clinical Consultant Pharmacist – Sales and Retention to provide expert pharmacy benefits guidance and managed care acumen for regional clients. You will drive up-sell opportunities, support RFPs, deliver client presentations, and help optimize formulary programs while enhancing member care and cost management.

This role requires a PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy, an active SC license, 3+ years in pharmacy, PBM experience, and travel up to 25% with onsite