Clinical Product Specialist - Schaumburg, IL - Full-time / Part-time

Great sales are the result of strong purpose, conviction and pride - pride in your ability and your product. UnitedHealth Group offers a portfolio of products that are greatly improving the life of others.
 
Our Product Development and Management groups are vital to our success and are leaders in driving the future growth of UnitedHealth Group. Success in these careers relies on many factors including your ability to deal with ambiguity, your ability to adapt and embrace change, and a long-term commitment to making health care better for everyone.
 
The Clinical Product Specialist is responsible for providing project management, business analysis, and administrative support for clinical product initiatives within OptumRx Clinical Product Management team.  This position will provide support on products such as Adherence Programs, Diabetes programs, and other Medicare related programs.  This role works collaboratively with department leadership, business owners, product directors, account teams, operations and IT to confirm project scope and requirements, assist in project prioritization, monitor and manage project progress and support project implementation, with the goal of driving clinically superior products and services that bring value to our client’s and the members we serve.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for supporting product managers in the ongoing management of the products which may include operational and product management support
Integral part of the product development and management process by managing such tasks as tracking project timelines, estimating requirements, oversight of key product functions, quality monitoring of product operations and outcomes metrics
Serves as point of contact for clinical product management initiatives and portfolio
Assists in documenting product use cases, high - level functional descriptions and detailed specifications of product enhancements
Liaise with IT, business owners, operations teams and account teams to drive product enhancements and current functionality
Drives cross - functional teams to execute on tasks and deliverables; monitors progress on implementation and ongoing post - implementation monitoring
Develops a sense of urgency when key deliverables are jeopardized; Facilitates problem solving and meetings to address obstacles
Holds team members accountable to project commitments
Relies on team member expertise when faced with critical decisions
Facilitates communication to key stakeholders on project or product performance

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
2 years of experience in either Product or Project Management
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to communicate effectively with cross - functional team members in order to accurately deliver project outcomes
Superior time management skills and strong attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:

Healthcare experience
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: Clinical Product Specialist, Product, Product management, project management, Schaumburg, IL, Illinois