Remote Director, Pharmacy Footprint & Network Strategy

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, 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.