Product Owner, RxLink - Schaumburg, IL

You can be a better guide than any map or navigation system. Optum is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders within the health care system. Optum 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, elite teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Join us and learn why there is no better place to do your life's best work.(sm)
 
As a Product Owner, you will part of a Scrum team that will develop the strategy and solution for RxLink Formulary Alternatives by collaborating with external and internal stakeholders.  In this position you will gather, evaluate and prioritize accurate requirements for the initial product build and future enhancements.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Navigate and influence multiple cross - functional teams in a complex, matrix work environment
Support the development of market and sales strategies and value proposition
Forecast revenue or savings opportunities associated with product development initiatives
Manage cross - segment projects and initiatives that require problem solving, relationship building, influencing and analyzing
Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges
Influence innovation across teams to ensure aligned; cohesive progress across multiple areas including technology, marketing, and service operations
 

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience
4+ years of Product Management / Product development experience
Proficiency with MS Office applications (min. of 3 years exp)
Demonstrated ability to achieve goals in a matrix environment
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and influence others
Effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
Pharmacy knowledge and experience
Strong ability to translate clinical knowledge into system rules
Preferred Qualifications:

Healthcare experience
Knowledge of Ab Initio
Knowledge of SQL and database concepts
Experience with Visio preferred
Experience with Formulary and / or Formulary systems
Experience with Agile / Scrum
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: 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.
 
 
Job Keywords: Product Owner, RxLink, Product Management, Product Development, Schaumburg, IL, Illinois
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