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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the Chief Medical Officer for Optum Health, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the vision and strategy of Optum Health and driving the execution of these while fostering the highest standards of medical care, and ensuring the well-being of our patients, e mployees and customers. In this executive leadership position, you will be responsible for leveraging your strategic thinking, innovation and extensive medical expertise, innovation and strategic thinking to shape the future of healthcare within our organization.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Healthcare Strategy: Work with the executive team to develop and execute a comprehensive health system strategy that delivers exceptional high quality medical services to all populations we serve in a highly reliable and sustainable manner across Optum Health
• Medical Oversight and Compliance: In pursuit of the quadruple aim, provide medical guidance, expertise and oversight across all Optum Health functions, ensuring the highest level of quality and compliance of our health policies and practices with local and national standards and regulations Remain current with new and potential regulations and legislation in the healthcare field, ensuring adoption and strict adherence to legal requirements, privacy regulations and healthcare standards
• Population Health Management: Design and execute programs aimed at improving the health outcomes of diverse populations, focusing on preventative care, chronic disease management and health promotion. Implement evidence-based care models and clinical pathways to enhance standardization and eliminate unexplained variation with a strong emphasis on care coordination and equity to optimize health outcomes for at-risk populations
• Healthcare Innovation: Lead the development and implementation of innovative healthcare solutions, leveraging advancements in technology and data analytics to improve patient care, access and outcomes
• Quality: Responsible for ensuring and promoting high-quality healthcare services across Optum Health. This role will collaborate with various functions to develop and implement strategies, policies and initiatives focused on continuous quality improvement and patient safety. The CMO will serve as the primary advocate for quality-related matters.
• Financial: Achieve financial goals and budgets for the team and business that aim to reduce healthcare costs while maintaining high-quality care delivery. Collaborate with executive management, clinical leadership and finance teams to establish financial targets, performance measures, affordability measures and cost containment initiatives
• Talent Development: Provide mentorship, guidance and support to medical professionals within the company, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth. Recruit and develop high performing talent and build a high-performing team culture
• Represent/Partner/Communicate as Executive of OH - internally and externally
  • Present information and recommendations to the UHG Executive Team and Board of Directors
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse businesses to develop and implement strategies that drive enterprise value
  • Partner closely with OH's Physician Executive Committee (PEC) to set priorities and drive impactful progress for OH's physician community
  • Drive "ease of practice" mindset and programs for OH's physicians
  • Create a "one Optum" identity across OH physicians
  • Represent OH and its programs to external audiences, including the investment, medical and government/regulatory communities
  • Identify and establish pro-active and collaborative relationships with physicians and patient advocacy groups
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders in the industry

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers, healthcare professionals, physicians and other members of senior administration team and the general public
• Ability and willingness to travel both locally and non-locally as determined by business need
• Strong collaboration skills with C-Suite & clinical business leaders
• Strong speaking skills with ability to know the measures & share with operations, business, national leaders, market presidents and finance
• Ability to bringing large groups together, creating innovative efficiencies
• Strong collaborative, relationship building, and trust building skills are critical
• Strong transformational and change management skills
• Ability to assess and react to the external environment and competitive threats
• Work with both Optum and UHC leadership to foster clinical and business excellence across UHG

Qualifications:
MD with Board Certification required. A minimum of fifteen years of industry experience including leadership experience leading clinical affordability initiatives, high performing clinical teams and networks, integration of clinical teams and assets, clinical development, medical affairs and quality, patient health & safety across a large healthcare system. Demonstrated ability to manage projects to completion, prioritizing tasks and delivering on deadlines with high-performance standards and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence successfully with multiple functions in a highly matrixed organization. Must be able to successfully articulate the clinical, medical affairs and regulatory policy strategies to a wide range of audiences including the CEO, the Board of Directors, clinicians, employees, partners, the investor community and other stake holders. Must have strong people skills and proven skills as an effective team player who can engender credibility and confidence within and outside the company. Must have outstanding executive presence, presentation skills and communication skills. Effective leadership, people management and a team-builder management style are essential. Results-oriented work ethic and a positive attitude. Must have the highest integrity and ethical standards.
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:

• Fifteen or more years of leadership experience in a large health care system or managed care business
• Active MD/DO Medical License, Board Certification in field of expertise required
• Previous experience leading executive level physicians
• Deep P&L management and ownership experience
• Experience implementing evidence-based care models and clinical pathways to enhance standardization and eliminate unexplained variation with a strong emphasis on care coordination and equity to optimize health outcomes for at-risk populations

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, or Washin gton residents is $400,000 to $500,000 . 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.
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.