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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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life's best work.(sm)

The Specialty Clinical Consultant (SCC) is an expert in the field of specialty pharmacy trends and management tactics.  The SCC will develop data-driven strategic insights and trend management opportunities within the specialty pharmacy space.   This individual will track client specialty pharmacy performance and industry trends, proactively suggest clinical best practices and criteria recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders.   

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D
• Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license 
• 3+ years of experience working as a licensed pharmacist
• 2+ years of Specialty Pharmacy related experience
• Experience working for a PBM and / or Health Plan in a client-facing account management role with external clients (beyond patients and prescribers) 
• Experience developing and delivering formal presentations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 25% 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical account management experience
• Experience working with complex clients with complex benefit structures
• Formalized sales skills training
• Formalized leadership skills training 
• Formalized presentation skills training 

Careers with OptumRx. We're one of the largest and most innovative pharmacy benefits managers in the US, serving more than 12 million people nationwide. Here you’ll fill far more than prescriptions. As a member of one of our pharmacy teams, you’re empowered to be your best and do whatever it takes to help each customer. You'll find unrivaled support and training as well as a wealth of growth and development opportunities driven by your performance and limited only by your imagination. Join us. There's no better place to help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. 

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

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.
 
 
 
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group 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.

They are responsible for fostering consultative relationships with large, complex and/or strategic clients and the account teams that support the clients.  The Specialty Clinical Consultant is expected to maintain strategic relationships with client leaders and key internal stakeholders.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide superior consultation with a focus on trend management, client satisfaction, and client retention and clinical outcomes
• Provide routine reporting to clinical leadership regarding milestone attainment and any significant issues within their segment that may be impacting overall team performance 
• Ensures alignment of PBM clinical priorities with strategic goals and objectives of the overall organization and client 
• Collaborates with clients to establish achievable but aggressive trend management goals
• Formulates and delivers clinically-sound and fiscally responsible recommendations to clients based on their data
• Maintains subject-matter-expert knowledge of specialty pharmacy and market forces and delivers intelligence to internal partners and clients
• Communicates drug information to clients and responds to plan-specific clinical inquiries in a timely manner
• Routinely collaborates with clinical consulting and client management leadership peers to provide well-coordinated, impactful quarterly performance review sessions with clients where appropriate
• Collaborates with client management to formulate and deliver specialty renewal strategies
• Drives enhanced client relationships through senior-level strategic discussions and planning which addresses issues of highest priority for the client 
• Consistently looks at existing processes, methods, and materials to find opportunities for improvement
• Maintains strategic relationships with client leaders, key stakeholders, and brokers/consultants
• Supports sales and marketing including participating in RFP/finalist activities as needed based on current standard operating procedure

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D
• Current and unrestricted Pharmacist license 
• 3+ years of experience working as a licensed pharmacist
• 2+ years of Specialty Pharmacy related experience
• Experience working for a PBM and / or Health Plan in a client-facing account management role with external clients (beyond patients and prescribers) 
• Experience developing and delivering formal presentations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 25% 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical account management experience
• Experience working with complex clients with complex benefit structures
• Formalized sales skills training
• Formalized leadership skills training 
• Formalized presentation skills training 

Careers with OptumRx. We're one of the largest and most innovative pharmacy benefits managers in the US, serving more than 12 million people nationwide. Here you’ll fill far more than prescriptions. As a member of one of our pharmacy teams, you’re empowered to be your best and do whatever it takes to help each customer. You'll find unrivaled support and training as well as a wealth of growth and development opportunities driven by your performance and limited only by your imagination. Join us. There's no better place to help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. 

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

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.
 
 
 
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group 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.