Sr PBM Strategic Account Executive Commercial and Med D

About the Team

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.

About the Role

The Sr. Strategic Account Executive serves as a senior-level individual contributor and liaison to assigned client accounts. This role is designed for those who enjoy flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. while taking on tough challenges. You will be responsible for developing client trend management strategies, retaining and growing assigned clients, cultivating multi-level client relationships, and managing staff.

In this position, you will partner with clients to review benefits, drug utilization, and trend management strategies. You will lead the development of strategic plans, manage contract renewals to secure multi-year agreements, and ensure profitability. The role requires you to provide leadership to client services team members, supervise implementation plans, and act as a mentor to new staff. You will stay abreast of industry trends and demonstrate expertise in pharmacy benefit strategies and clinical programs to present these insights effectively to clients and internal teams.

Hiring Process

Applications will be accepted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. The job posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Culture & Commitment

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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.