VP, Health Plan Partnerships & Growth Strategy

UnitedHealth Group; Minnetonka (MN); Remote; USD 159,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum Rx division seeks a transformational Vice President of Client Management to guide strategic relationships with health plans and senior leaders. You will lead a team, craft multi-year strategies, and drive growth, retention, and value across complex contracts.

You will influence executives, manage financial performance, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated client plans and market-leading outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in healthcare with progressive leadership experience.
• 6+ years leading teams to high performance.
• 5+ years in PBM industry and managed care.
• Strong knowledge of PBM pricing and contracting models.
• Proven ability to influence C-suite stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute multi-year, account specific strategies that drive growth, retention, margin expansion, and long-term partnership value.
• Build and sustain C-suite and senior executive relationships with health plans and key consultant firms; serve as a trusted strategic advisor.
• Lead executive governance, including operating committees, QBRs, and escalation management.
• Maintain end to end accountability for contract performance, interpretation, and execution, ensuring compliance with terms.
• Own P&L performance for assigned accounts, including operating budgets, revenue growth, upsell targets, and cost to serve management.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

PBM industry experience

Executive stakeholder engagement

Financial acumen

Travel willingness

Education

Registered Pharmacist or PharmD

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Optum Rx division seeks a transformational Vice President of Client Management to guide strategic relationships with health plans and senior leaders. You will lead a team, craft multi-year strategies, and drive growth, retention, and value across complex contracts.

You will influence executives, manage financial performance, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated client plans and market-leading outcomes.