Director of Product - Remote

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The Product Director is responsible for strategic analysis, creation and ongoing management of specialty behavioral condition programs, including but not limited to, Severe Mental Illness (SMI) Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Autism, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Solutions created by this team will be positioned in every channel - employer, payor, provider, government, and more. Solutions are likely to include components of case management, utilization management, network and more.

This is a newly created role and an opportunity to enter a team from the very beginning. Our goal is to create programs for people who have diagnosed specialty conditions to drive the highest quality, evidence-based, most efficient care, and to wrap the greatest amount of supports around them (and their care-givers) as possible, leveraging the breadth and depth of our Enterprise assets.

The ideal candidate for this position has a broad range of skill - is able to think conceptually and idealistically about the future of the programs and capabilities, create consumer segmentation to understand what consumers want/need, how we fill gaps in the market and compete well in each segment, and then take these ideas and make them real; executing in detailed fashion the creation and operationalization of the programs.

To execute this work, candidate will be required to work with business, operations, technology, finance, sales/growth, and other leaders across the enterprise to drive the strategy, direction, creation and ongoing product and performance management for specialty behavioral conditions.

The candidate will posses a broad skillset including a solid leadership presence and bias to action, creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit, strategic relationship management, financial management, negotiation skills, the ability to navigate the Enterprise, work across broad functional teams, and communicate and partner across all levels of the organization to deliver.

This position reports directly to the VP of Specialty Behavioral in Optum's Whole Health Solutions team.

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

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:

• 5+ years of experience in one of the following: behavioral health conditions, clinical management for behavioral health, navigation or advocacy solutions with a behavioral focus
• Knowledge and experience working in any one of the condition areas: SUD, SMI, Autism, ADHD
• Broad knowledge of the health care ecosystem - macro and micro trends, buying behaviors and interests - across any channel: employer, payor, provider
• Proven self-starter with the demonstrated ability to transform businesses through business, product, and capability development
• Demonstrated ability to create clarity and focus in ambiguity
• Demonstrated solid action orientation including proven experience being action-oriented, driven, ambitious, and a self-starter
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior leaders/executives as well as cross functional teams at all levels
• Demonstrated solid people skills and influencing skills with proven ability and enthusiasm to lead, motivate, inspire and encourage people, from C-level suite to individual contributors in multiple functional areas
• Demonstrated passion, compassion and empathy for the end consumer
• Demonstrated shared mission to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a behavioral health organization or institution
• Experience in building strategy and concept into execution
• Experience in the UHG enterprise
• Knowledge, familiarity, or direct work experience in the youth mental health space

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $122,100 to $234,700 annually. 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 OptumCare, 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.