Sr. Director Strategy & Growth

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Sr. Director Strategy & Growth (2390979)

Sr. Director Strategy & Growth - 2390979

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.

The Director, Strategy & Growth will partner directly with the Chief Strategy and Growth Officer to support strategic planning, enterprise alignment, and execution on key strategy and growth initiatives across the East Region. Operating within a highly matrixed environment, this leader will help translate enterprise priorities into actionable regional initiatives, align stakeholders, and drive execution of key payer, growth, and partnership strategies.

The role serves as a central integrator across markets, national teams, and functional leaders to support decision-making, operational effectiveness, and execution.

• Partner with senior leadership and functional leaders to develop, communicate, and advance regional payer, partnership, and growth strategies
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional initiatives across markets, national teams, and business partners to support strategic priorities and execution
• Facilitate stakeholder alignment, governance, and decision-making across complex, matrixed initiatives
• Lead development of reporting, performance management, and operational capabilities that enhance payer and partnership performance
• Lead evaluation of strategic opportunities and business challenges, develop recommendations and implementation plans to support growth and performance improvement
• Direct others to resolve business problems that affect multiple functions or disciplines
• Direct work that impacts entire functions and/or customer accounts (internal or external)

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.

• 10+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, value-based care, payer/provider contracting, consulting, or related fields
• Experience building and leading high-performing teams
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment
• Demonstrated solid strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities

Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into action and drive measurable business outcomes

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 $159,300 - $273,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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