Senior Regulatory Adhere Analyst - Pharmacy Licensing

Taleo; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuter Policy adherence

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Senior Regulatory Adherence Analyst - Pharmacy Licensing to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive licensing implementation program across the organization.

You will collaborate with Licensing, Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs to integrate licensing requirements into workflows and support growth initiatives. Telecommuting is available nationwide in the U.S.; strong communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in healthcare regulatory licensing or related compliance.
• 1+ years of experience with state regulatory pharmacy licensing and multi-state Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• 1+ years of experience managing multiple deadlines with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a pharmacy licensing implementation program for openings, acquisitions, ownership changes, remodels, and closures.
• Create standardized project plans, methodologies, tools, and governance for licensing across multiple pharmacy lines.
• Lead cross-functional implementation efforts with Licensing, Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Facilities, Credentialing, and stakeholders.
• Establish project tracking, reporting, and performance metrics for milestones, risks, and timely completion.
• Evaluate licensing workflows and develop improvements to increase efficiency and compliance.
• Serve as subject matter expert on pharmacy licensing requirements for internal guidance.

Skills

Healthcare regulatory licensing

Pharmacy licensing regulations

Deadline management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Senior Regulatory Adhere Analyst - Pharmacy Licensing (2383070)

Senior Regulatory Adhere Analyst - Pharmacy Licensing - 2383070

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Regulatory Adherence Analyst will play a critical role within the OptumRx Pharmacy Licensing Team, leading the development, execution, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive pharmacy licensing implementation program. This position will be responsible for creating scalable processes, project frameworks, and governance structures that support pharmacy licensing activities across the organization. The successful candidate will partner closely with Licensing, Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and business stakeholders to ensure new and existing pharmacy licensing requirements are integrated effectively into operational workflows. This role will serve as a strategic resource for complex licensing initiatives, helping drive consistency, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across pharmacy implementation projects.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. while leading challenging and impactful initiatives that directly support OptumRx's pharmacy operations and growth strategies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a pharmacy licensing implementation program that supports new pharmacy openings, acquisitions, ownership changes, officer changes, remodels, rebranding initiatives, and license closures
• Create standardized project plans, implementation methodologies, tools, documentation, and governance processes to support licensing activities across multiple pharmacy business lines
• Lead cross-functional implementation efforts by coordinating activities among Licensing, Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Facilities, Credentialing, and business stakeholders
• Establish project tracking, reporting, and performance metrics to monitor implementation milestones, identify risks, and ensure timely completion of licensing initiatives
• Evaluate current licensing workflows and develop process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance regulatory compliance
• Serve as a subject matter expert on pharmacy licensing requirements and implementation practices, providing consultation and guidance to internal stakeholders
• Support organizational growth initiatives by integrating licensing requirements into new business opportunities, pharmacy launches, acquisitions, and operational expansions
• Develop and maintain implementation playbooks, standard operating procedures, training materials, and best practices for pharmacy licensing projects
• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes affecting pharmacy licensing and incorporate new requirements into implementation processes
• Identify project risks and compliance concerns and appropriately elevate issues to licensing leadership
• Partner with regulatory agencies, including State Boards of Pharmacy, the DEA, and other state and federal regulators, as necessary to support licensing implementation activities
• Operate effectively within a highly matrixed Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, and business environment across Optum, UnitedHealthcare, and delegated entities

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED

• 2+ years of experience in healthcare regulatory licensing, enrollment, or a related compliance function
• 1+ years of experience with state regulatory pharmacy licensing along with knowledge of multi state Board of Pharmacy licensing requirements
• 1+ years of experience managing multiple deadlines with high level of accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing implementation programs, operational frameworks, or project management methodologies
• Experience as a pharmacist.
• Knowledge of multi-state pharmacy licensing regulations and pharmacy operations
• Experience collaborating within highly matrixed organizations involving Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations teams
• Experience creating standard operating procedures, process maps, training materials, and governance structures
• Project management certification or formal project management experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and diverse stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, drive initiatives from concept through implementation, and achieve established goals

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline:

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.