Product Manager - Pharmacy System Software

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.

As a member of the Converge Rx Clinical product team, you will contribute to our vision of advancing the pharmacy industry by developing scalable solutions. These solutions are designed to enable pharmacies to operate at the highest level of their provider licenses. Our clinical solutions empower customers to bridge the gap between pharmacy and healthcare, extending beyond the prescription filling process to positively impact patient outcomes.

As a Product Manager on the Converge Rx Clinical team, you will help set the vision for the year to come by defining and prioritizing product features that align with our strategic goals. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing, to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality clinical solutions. In a SAFe Agile environment, you will manage the product lifecycle from ideation to launch, leveraging data-driven insights to make informed decisions. Your role will involve continuous engagement with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide clear direction, and ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements. By fostering a culture of innovation and agility, you will drive the development of solutions that enhance pharmacy operations and improve patient outcomes.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Proficient in analyzing market trends to identify target markets, personas, and everyday challenges faced by retail pharmacies, with a solid emphasis on clinical perspectives and solutions
• Listen to customer needs and translating them into actionable solutions that clearly articulate the WHAT and WHY behind desired software changes. This includes evaluating market fit and collaborating with the technology team to assess viability, cost, and return on investment
• Adapt to rapidly changing environments and manage multiple priorities
• Define and prioritize product features that align with strategic goals and customer needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality clinical solutions
• Engage continuously with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide clear direction, and ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements

You'll 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:

• 3+ years of Pharmacy clinical experience with the ability to demonstrate solid clinical knowledge and acumen
• 3+ years of experience in Technical Product and/or Product Management
• Experience in SDLC project management tools like JIRA, Rally, etc.
• Proficiency in UX and UI design principles to effectively collaborate with and guide software teams, ensuring the achievement of business goals related to scalable pharmacy software solutions
• Expertise in interoperable system interactions within pharmacy industry software ecosystems
• Familiarity with Scrum, Agile, and /or SAFe Agile SDLC methodologies and practices
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data-driven insights

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Pharmacist experience
• Experience in the retail pharmacy sector
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing pharmacy-related products
• Solid leadership skills with experience guiding and mentoring teams
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.