Optum Serve Chief Medical Officer - Remote

Job ID: 101877744224Posted: 2026-10-14Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesSalary: $292,000 - $438,500/yearJob Area: Medical & Clinical OperationsCompany: UnitedHealth GroupFor those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Optum Serve (OS) is Optum and UnitedHealth Group's enterprise-level federal business. The OS Chief Medical Officer is accountable for clinical vision and quality, population health management, and clinical growth and innovation aligned to the strategic priorities of our most valued customers. The individual in this role will work in close collaboration with the OS Chief Executive Officer (CEO), OS Chief Operating Officer (COO) and other business and clinical leaders across the broader Optum and UnitedHealth Group enterprise to enable OS future growth and help our clients to deliver on their mission. This is a key clinical and business leadership position reporting to the OS COO and is responsible for diverse functions within the organization.You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities:Clinical standards and governance.20%Enterprise clinical engagement. 10%Customer engagement. 20%Growth, clinical product development, clinical strategy. 50%Clinical & Quality Oversight:Oversees executive clinical and quality oversight to OS programs, spanning a wide array of federal, state and commercial endeavors including services delivered in over 140 fixed clinics nationwide, 27 mobile medical units, large contracted provider networks and credentialling of >2M contracted care sites, a 24x7x365 global nurse advice line responsive to over 9.3M beneficiaries, and serving a diverse set of remote customers in 40 international locations. Serves as the senior OS clinician responsible for providing guidance and oversight through direct and matrixed relationships for over 24 senior physicians and 700 clinical staff. Develops and implements comprehensive medical and health strategies that align with OS's vision and goals and leads initiatives to improve health outcomes and drive innovation in healthcare delivery.Chairs the OS Executive Quality Committee (EQC) and provides oversight for all clinical, quality and peer review committees within the organization. Represents OS in medical and healthcare forums, conferences, and industry events, establishing the organization as a leader in the healthcare sector, and engages internal and external stakeholders through thought leadership.Serves as the most senior OS clinical representative to Optum Health (OH), UnitedHealthcare (UHC) and UnitedHealth Group (UHG), fostering integration and knowledge-sharing across products, services, and teams.Oversight of clinical and quality teams enabling everyone to operate at the top of their capabilities.Growth, clinical product development, clinical strategy:Establishes a comprehensive view of health services across OS's various contracts and capability areas to include public health, population health, access to care, social determinants of health, health equity, care coordination, preventive services, community engagement, health system planning, emergency preparedness, and program evaluation.Provides oversight for optimizing the system of care provided to OS's end-users, including but not limited to 6M Veterans eligible for VA Community Care Services and 16.2M Veterans eligible for medical disability examinations.Collaborate with federal agencies and state governments to implement comprehensive programs that promote healthy lifestyles, including nutrition education, physical activity initiatives, mental health support, and preventive measures such as vaccinations, screenings, and early detection protocols to minimize the incidence of chronic and infectious diseases.Manages OS's clinical innovation portfolio, overseeing the development and execution of innovative projects and initiatives, monitoring and assessing performance, and making data-driven decisions to optimize outcomes and ensure continuous improvement.Collaborates with other executive leaders across OS, OH, UHC and UHG to ensure alignment and integration of clinical innovation strategies across the enterprise, partnering with various departments to drive innovation and stay ahead of industry advancements.Engagement:Engages with customers and other external clinical and non-clinical leaders to ensure a common operating picture of the environment and to ensure we can engage the right leader, at the right time, with the right information to further our strategic plans and objectives. Develops and supports strong relationships with veteran service organizations, military service organizations, government agencies, and partners to ensure their needs and expectations are met.Analyzes feedback from customers to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous enhancement of customer service practices.Offers expert advice and recommendations on content creation and serves as a trusted resource for both internal teams and external partners.Collects, centralizes, reviews and approves marketing and thought leadership content before it is published, ensuring consistency, clarity and accuracy of OS's public offerings. Also serves as a key contributor.You'll 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 provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:Medical Doctorate from an accredited medical schoolCurrent board certification through the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)15+ years of experience in the healthcare industry to include; 5+ years' experience as a Federal employee or working in the Federal sector specifically within or supporting VA/ DHA or CMS10+ years of experience in clinical practice5+ years of experience in executive leadership Extensive experience in a senior leadership role within the healthcare industryProven track record of driving innovation and improving customer experienceDemonstrated success providing consultative services to government teams and executive leaders Proficiency working in a matrix environment, with demonstrated ability in systems thinking and enterprise insight to solve complex business problemsExperience in motivating and influencing others at all levels within the organization Demonstrated growth mindset in being open and able to break through barriers, while having an ability to leverage innovationExperience working with multiple levels and departments leading a complex multifunctional team to define and accomplish objectives Preferred Qualifications:Advanced degree, in addition to a medical degree, is preferred (e.g., MBA, MPH, PhD)Active Medical License in at least one state4+ years of experience in market leadership within a federal consulting organizationExtensive knowledge, understanding and demonstration of continuous improvement principles, practices and management systemsProven leadership during organizational change to effectively drive transformation in a fast-paced environment, while being adaptable and assisting individuals through the transitionHigh degree of initiative, judgement and discretion Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $292,000 to $ 438,500 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.