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 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 Associate Director of Commercial Strategy, Industry Relations is responsible for developing rebate and contract strategies to improve the access and affordability of healthcare, specifically for pharmaceutical products on OptumRx and custom client formularies. This position is part of a cross functional internal team (Finance / Accounting, Clinical, Legal, Contract Specialist, Client Management) developing and managing rebate and contract strategies for over 60 therapeutic classes for UHG clients.
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 office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Financial modeling and strategic business analytics for rebate and contract optimization and net cost strategy assessment of pharmaceutical products
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Drug product strategy development in collaboration with internal colleagues
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Compare and value differing strategies based on generated data
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Present potential strategies to internal stakeholders in a clear and concise manner including key senior leaders within OptumRx
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Knowledge of multiple therapeutic categories for manufacturer assignments (e.g. CV, Diabetes, Respiratory disease)
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Develop and maintain positive relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers and develop strategies that support management initiatives in collaboration with our GPO
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Drive ideas forward and obtain cross functional buy - in based on the analysis of effectiveness of drugs, drug cost, and drug market share
You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
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Proven strategy development, contracting knowledge, and contract review experience
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Demonstrated experience in financial analysis healthcare pricing and market access, healthcare economics, or related discipline
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Proven ability to work well and collaboratively, with multiple teams or departments for business growth or profitability goals
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Proven previous experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare roles
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Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret complex information
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Demonstrated solid interpersonal skills, establishing rapport and working well with others
Preferred Qualifications:
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A degree in Pharmacy
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Advanced degree (MBA or PharmD)
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Proven experience in managed health care or pharmacy benefit management
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Proven analytical experience
Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.
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: 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. © 2026 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.
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