Remote Health Equity & Culture Leader — MO & IA

UnitedHealthcare; Maryland Heights (MO); Remote; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealthcare in Missouri and Iowa seeks a senior leader to drive Culture, Health Optimization and Social Responsibility across Medicaid and DSNP populations. This role addresses disparities, expands access, and improves outcomes by partnering with internal and external stakeholders.

You will champion innovative solutions, engage communities, and align with enterprise culture goals while supporting workforce development and care accessibility. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in health services, public health or health care administration.
• 5+ years of experience with Missouri human services agencies that interface with health care.
• 5+ years of experience leading enterprise diversity, inclusion and equity strategies.
• 5+ years of experience interfacing with Senior Leadership team.
• Experience addressing health disparity and/or health equity concerns.
• Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Provides visionary leadership and champions culture, health optimization and social responsibility principles.
• Establishes a consistent approach to identifying disparities and measuring impact.
• Collaborates with State partners and constituents across Missouri and Iowa health plans.
• Deploys culture, health optimization and social responsibility initiatives within Missouri and Iowa plans.
• Drives engagement and expands programs addressing social determinants of health and non-medical needs.

Skills

Leadership

Health equity

Change management

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in health services, public health or health care administration

Job description

UnitedHealthcare in Missouri and Iowa seeks a senior leader to drive Culture, Health Optimization and Social Responsibility across Medicaid and DSNP populations. This role addresses disparities, expands access, and improves outcomes by partnering with internal and external stakeholders.

You will champion innovative solutions, engage communities, and align with enterprise culture goals while supporting workforce development and care accessibility. Travel up to 25% is required.