Strategic Account Executive Provider Market - Remote in New York

OptumInsightis improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, andultimately consumers. Our deepexpertisein the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management,qualityand revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives?Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), is a leading information, technology-enabled health services, and software business dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. We work with governments, employers, partners, and providers to care for over 146 million people and share a vision of a value-based system of care that provides compassionate and equitable care. With more than 190,000 people worldwide, Optum delivers intelligent, integrated solutions that help to modernize the health system and improve overall population health.

At OptumInsight (OI), we champion continuous innovation to provide software, network, and data analytics, technology-enabled services, advisory, and revenue cycle management offerings to help make health care work better for everyone.

The Provider Market Strategic Account Executive is the executive point of contact for key strategic Provider clients. The strategic account executive is charged with developing and executing on strategic plans to achieve above-market growth and profitability in delivering Provider solutions to our customers. The strategic account executive is accountable for the profitable growth and deployment of the overall Provider portfolio within the client relationship working directly with customers and internal and external partners to deliver on customer commitments. Where appropriate, the strategic account executive will work with team members across Optum Insight, Optum Health, and Optum RX to align on customer plans and priorities.

The strategic account executive is accountable for driving growth and profitability within the account as it contributes to the regional and market P&Ls. You will engage the matrixed teams in support of account objectives for revenue, earnings, growth and client satisfaction. This includes engaging with the sales teams, operations, product, and technology teams, as well as other groups at the Optum level required to deliver upon our aggressive growth and innovation objectives.

If you are located in New York, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build, nurture and grow intimate, consultative relationships with key Provider clients to understand the client's strategy and business needs. Constantly assesses the value that Optum solutions are delivering
• Lead team members across the matrix to develop approaches that increase the value we provide and increase the impact Optum has on the client's business
• In partnership with Marketing, drive and deliver a value story consistent with the client strategy. Present value of Optum solutions to various levels within the client, including executives, decision makers and key influencers. This may include on-site or virtual meetings
• Ensure service and delivery commitments to client are met
• Coordinate and influence service delivery and effective operational interface between clients and Optum teams related to Provider solutions. Work with Optum teams to drive resolution to performance opportunities and issues
• Negotiate renewals, contractual agreements, statements of work, and performance guarantees while serving as liaison with contracting / legal / finance
• Ensure the realization of expected client savings and Optum revenue growth goals through performance management, contract renewals, and identification / advancement of upsell opportunities in partnership with sales
• Develop and present reporting of savings achievements, opportunities, and service level agreements
• Collaborate with Growth/Sales teams on entry of timely updates to CRM System (SF.com), including but not limited to client planning, opportunity management, contact management, current solution footprint, etc.
• Work effectively in a matrixed environment and build relationships internally as well as externally. Drive action and results while maintaining a healthy and productive work environment

• Drive outcomes with internal matrix business stakeholders across Optum to ensure customer centricity, high NPS scores and renewal rates, delivery against customer needs and expectations, profitable growth, and representation for the voice of the customer in our current

  and future products and technologies

• Influence external customers at the VP & C-Suite level as a trusted executive partner
• Deliver exceptional customer Net Promotor Score (NPS) results

You'llbe 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 asprovidedevelopment for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in a strategic, leadership, consultant or related role within the healthcare industry where you have been responsible for driving various KPIs/metrics and growth
• 7+ years of experience working with stakeholder and business leaders to drive outcomes
• Experience in driving deep, productive relationships with external clients
• Demonstrated success building and evolving relationships with internal C-suite and matrixed stakeholder teams
• Proven history of leading, influencing and managing indirect, matrixed teams with successful people and team leadership experience - motivating, mentoring, and developing talent
• Demonstrated track record of success driving client success across highly complex and matrixed organizations
• Proven ability to analyze complex market opportunities and develop creative solutions to a wide variety of unique market problems
• Demonstrated track record of active collaboration, engagement, oversight and strategy development of key growth opportunities
• Ability to travel 25-50% of the time based on business needs
• Currently reside in NY
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Optum Markets (Payers, Employers, Providers, Federal/State government, Emerging Markets)
• Experience working across UHG, Optum and/or UHC lines of businesses
• Direct experience working with clinical leaders
• Experiences across Analytics, Care Continuum Delivery, ITO and Revenue Cycle services for Providers
• Direct experience working with product and technology teams
• P&L experience
• Proven application of change management methodologies
• Proficient skills and knowledge of servant leadership, resilience, resourcefulness, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
• Solid strategic planning, analytics, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to build credibility and gain the respect and confidence of clients and internal partners

*All employees working remotely will berequiredto 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 $130,000 to $240,000 annually based on full-time employment. This role is also eligible to receive bonuses based on sales performance. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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,locationand 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 marginalizedgroupsand those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and deliveringequitablecare 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 adrug -free workplace. Candidatesare required topass a drug test before beginning employment.