Vice President, Product - Oncology and Specialty

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within the U.S.

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase and 401k

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Vice President, Product - Oncology and Specialty to own the strategy, development, and performance of the Oncology and Specialty Drug product portfolio across Optum Health Solutions. You will drive growth, optimize affordability, and improve outcomes while leading cross-functional teams and engaging senior leadership.

The role requires deep healthcare product experience, executive communication skills, and the ability to manage large programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product management, product development, strategy, general management, 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, aligning with growth, affordability, quality, and outcomes.
• Lead performance, enhancements, and expansion of oncology and specialty drug programs.
• Collaborate with Clinical, Operations, Technology, Network, Finance, Legal, and Growth teams to translate market needs into scalable strategies.
• Monitor and drive performance against business, financial, operational, and clinical metrics.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Product strategy

Healthcare product domain

Budgeting/financial management

Job description

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Vice President, Product - Oncology and Specialty is responsible for the strategy, development, execution, and performance of the Oncology and Specialty Drug product portfolio across Optum Health Solutions. This leader will drive performance, strategy, program enhancements and growth across oncology and specialty drug utilization management, care management, value-based networks, and emerging oncology solutions while delivering measurable improvements in affordability, quality, provider experience, and member outcomes.

This role owns product vision, roadmap development, partner strategy, and cross-functional execution for a portfolio of oncology solutions serving payer, employer, government, and provider markets. The leader will work across Clinical, Technology, Operations, Growth, Network, Finance, Legal, and Market teams to deliver differentiated solutions that strengthen Optum's leadership position in oncology.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary 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

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

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product management, product development, strategy, general management, 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oncology or Specialty Products
• Experience leading large portfolios
• Solid financial acumen

*All employees working remotely 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 $159,300 - $273,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.