Remote VP, Product - Oncology & Specialty

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

Job summary

Optum, a global health services company, seeks a Vice President of Product for Oncology and Specialty to own the strategy, roadmap, and performance of the oncology portfolio across payer, employer, government, and provider markets.

You will collaborate with Clinical, Technology, Operations, Network, Finance, Legal, and Growth teams to translate market opportunities into scalable product plans while driving affordability and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product management, product development, strategy, or related leadership roles.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams and developing people leaders.
• Experience leading complex healthcare products, clinical programs, or service solutions, with specific experience in utilization management programs.
• Experience developing and executing product strategy with accountability for business outcomes.
• Demonstrated success managing large‑scale cross‑functional initiatives in matrixed organizations.
• Proven executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for Optum's Oncology and Specialty product portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise growth, affordability, quality, and clinical outcome objectives
• Lead the ongoing performance, enhancement, and expansion of oncology and specialty drug utilization management, care management, value-based network, and emerging specialty solutions
• Partner with Clinical, Operations, Technology, Network, Finance, Legal, and Growth teams to translate market opportunities and client needs into scalable product strategies and executable roadmaps
• Establish, monitor, and drive performance against key business, financial, operational, and clinical metrics, including trend management, specialty drug cost reduction, quality outcomes, provider experience, and member satisfaction
• Evaluate market trends, competitive solutions, regulatory developments, and emerging oncology innovations to identify growth opportunities and maintain market leadership
• Develop and execute payer, provider, employer, and strategic partner engagement strategies to support product adoption, differentiation, and long‑term growth
• Lead large-scale cross‑functional initiatives from business case development through implementation, ensuring timely delivery, measurable outcomes, and successful operational adoption
• Own portfolio financial performance, including P&L business case development, forecasting, budgeting, and identification of opportunities to improve affordability and program efficiency
• Build, develop, and lead a high‑performing team of product leaders and subject matter experts, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and talent retention
• Serve as the executive subject matter expert for Oncology and Specialty solutions, representing the business with senior Optum leadership, external clients, provider organizations, consultants, and industry partners
• Drive governance, prioritization, and investment decisions across the oncology portfolio while balancing strategic growth opportunities, operational requirements, and client commitments
• Ensure solutions meet applicable regulatory, compliance, and quality standards while supporting innovation, scalability, and long‑term sustainability

Skills

Executive leadership

Healthcare product experience

Strategic product management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Optum, a global health services company, seeks a Vice President of Product for Oncology and Specialty to own the strategy, roadmap, and performance of the oncology portfolio across payer, employer, government, and provider markets.

You will collaborate with Clinical, Technology, Operations, Network, Finance, Legal, and Growth teams to translate market opportunities into scalable product plans while driving affordability and quality outcomes.