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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Irvine, CA
Irvine, California

About this job

Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm) 
 
We are searching for a confident, creative professional to join our Irvine, CA team in an independent and challenging role. As a Contracts Manager, you will oversee and participate in negotiations with our pharmaceutical partners as you build strong industry relationships. We are proud to offer a cutting-edge work environment, talented staff and all the perks that come with working for an industry leader. Ready to take the next step? Apply today.
 
Primary responsibilities:

Negotiate contracts with pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy distributors in compliance with contract templates, standard checklists, and other key process controls
Review and if necessary, revise contracts
Anticipate and resolve contract language issues
Provide explanation and interpretation of contracts to internal and external customers
Work closely with legal and business teams to ensure contract language accurately conveys intent
Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges
Establish and maintain strong business relationships with pharmaceutical companies
Participate in additional projects as needed 
Assess and interpret customer needs and requirements
Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems
Solve moderately complex problems and/or conduct moderately complex analyses
Work with minimal guidance; seek guidance on only the most complex tasks
Translate concepts into practice
Our company is an empowering place for people with the flexibility to help create change. Innovation is part of the job description. New ideas are welcome. And passion for improving the lives of our customers is a motivating factor in everything that happens.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

5+ years experience as a pharmaceutical contract manager handling complex rebate and procurement agreements with accountability for business results
5+ years experience in the pharmaceutical industry
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 from others
Strong interpersonal skills, establishing rapport and working well with others
Strong customer service skills
Strong negotiation skills
Computer proficiency in Word, Excel and Workshare
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:

Healthcare, retail pharmacy, or Pharmacy Benefit Management knowledge
Experience working in Industry Relations
Master's degree
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)
 
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: 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.
 
Job Keywords: Healthcare, Contracting, Account Manager, Negotiation, Business Development, Manager, Consultant, Irvine, California, CA