Associate Director, Pharma Strategy - Dublin or Letterkenny Hybrid
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.
Emisar is a Group Purchasing Organisation within the overall Optum structure, working closely with manufacturers to negotiate value on pharmaceutical products for the benefit of our member.
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.
Emisar is looking for an experienced, curious and self-motivated individual who will support the establishment and operations of the Pharma Strategy function through competitor and market analysis, insightful strategy development and business team support in negotiations where required. The successful candidate will report to the VP Pharma Strategy, Emisar. We are looking for people who can collaborate cross-functionally with various business, finance, operations and clinical teams, demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple competing business projects at one time.
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 offices and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.
Primary Responsibilities:
Navigation of the US healthcare market with respect to US Commercial pharmacy benefit design and operations
Financial modeling analytics for rebate optimization and lowest net cost strategy assessment of pharmaceutical products
Clinical knowledge of multiple therapeutic categories for manufacturer assignments (e.g. CV, Diabetes, Respiratory disease)
Monitor both internal and external resources and databases for commercially-pertinent information in relation to business priorities
Develop strategic recommendations to support our members to solve for economic challenges
Leverage pharmaceutical, business, and regulatory knowledge to ensure proposed solutions and/or strategic partnerships are in compliance with all regulations
You will be rewarded and recognised 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:
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
Understanding of competitive landscape and familiarity with pharmaceuticals or healthcare industry
Experience in market analysis and strategy development
Proven ability to work well and collaboratively, with multiple teams or departments for business growth or profitability goals
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy
Advanced degree (MBA or Pharm D)
Experience in pharmaceutical industry or healthcare sector
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.
All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the United Health Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
At United Health 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: United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. United Health Group is a drug-free workplace. 2024 United Health Group. All rights reserved.
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Associate Director, Pharma Strategy
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Associate Director, Pharma Strategy
Ireland, Dublin, Dublin,
Modified October 31, 2024
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