Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Optum
Job overview
The Advisory Director, Payer Business Performance at Optum leads healthcare payer client engagements to optimize operations and develop business solutions, impacting health outcomes on a global scale.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading client engagements, managing multiple projects, mentoring teams, developing business strategies, driving client implementations, participating in sales and market planning, and maintaining high-quality client relationships.
Compensation and benefits
The salary ranges from $132,200 to $226,600 annually with a comprehensive benefits package including incentive programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contributions, subject to eligibility.
Experience and skills
Requires 10+ years in healthcare, 5+ years in healthcare management consulting focused on payer operations, leadership experience, business development success, strong analytical, communication, and relationship management skills, and willingness to travel up to 50%.
Career development
The role offers career development opportunities through leadership, mentoring, and exposure to complex consulting engagements in a fast-paced environment.
Work environment and culture
Optum promotes an inclusive culture guided by diversity, with a focus on health optimization, professional growth, and a remote work environment.
Company information
Optum is a global healthcare organization leveraging technology to improve health outcomes, part of UnitedHealth Group, committed to equitable care and environmental responsibility.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Optum Advisory Service - Payer Practice, working with a team focused on operational optimization and client delivery in healthcare payer services.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position available anywhere in the U.S. with travel requirements up to 50% for client engagements.
Application process
Applications are accepted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool is reached; early closure possible due to volume; drug testing required before employment.
Unique job features
The job offers leadership in high-impact healthcare consulting projects, flexibility of remote work, and involvement in strategic client and market initiatives.
Company overview
Optum is a leading health services and innovation company that operates as part of UnitedHealth Group. It provides a wide range of healthcare solutions, including data and analytics, pharmacy care services, and healthcare delivery and operations. Optum generates revenue through its diverse portfolio of services aimed at improving healthcare efficiency and outcomes. Key historical milestones include its formation in 2011 and subsequent growth through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, positioning it as a significant player in the healthcare industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your extensive healthcare management consulting experience, especially within payer business operations and operational optimization, aligning closely with Optum's Advisory Director role.
Highlight leadership in client engagement, program delivery, and business development skills, including managing large-scale, complex projects and generating significant new sales revenue.
Apply through multiple channels such as the Optum corporate career site, LinkedIn, and reputable healthcare job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Optum Advisory Service professionals in the payer practice division; open conversations by referencing recent Optum initiatives or asking about their experience leading payer business performance projects.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'payer operations,' 'payment integrity,' 'claims operations,' 'program leadership,' 'business development,' and 'operational optimization' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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