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.

About the Role:

As a Fortune 5 business, we’re one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you’ll have or the challenges you’ll encounter.

We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.

The Senior Director of Product for Clinical Solutions will be accountable for defining and driving the strategy and roadmap for end-to-end technology enabled solutions, including ongoing management for profitability. This position demonstrates an understanding of synergies across the portfolio and how to meet market needs and continue to drive growth by understanding and evaluating client and market needs to improve our competitive position and drive customer value.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities:

As a direct report to the SVP of Clinical Solutions, your core areas of focus will include the following:

• Develop and execute product strategy for the Clinical Solutions Product Team, aligned with the overall company mission and goals

• Lead a team of product managers and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of products to internal and external customers

• Utilize market research and consumer insights to identify and prioritize product opportunities that will drive business growth

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure products remain innovative and competitive

• Drive the development and launch of new products, ensuring they meet user needs and business objectives

• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and ongoing optimization

• Work closely with design and engineering teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of products

• Develop and track key performance indicators to evaluate the success of products and make data-driven decisions for future development

• Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the team and across the organization

• Act as a subject matter expert on product development, providing guidance and mentorship to team members

• Communicate regularly with senior leadership to provide updates on product development and performance

• Stay up-to-date on healthcare industry regulations and ensure products comply with all relevant laws and guidelines

• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop effective strategies for promoting and driving adoption of prospective products.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing initiatives across business, finance, technology, engineering leaders.

• Previous experience leading a team of product managers.

• Proven experience in successfully launching new technology products.

• Previous experience in working with cross-functional teams.

• Track record of success leading through influence to accomplish business results.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working within the healthcare technology product space.

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the 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 marginalised 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: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2023 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.