Regional Sales Director, Infusion IG - Midwest

Job ID: 98133558256Posted: 2026-08-15Location: Chicago, Illinois, United StatesSalary: $90,000 - $195,000/yearJob Area: Sales/Direct SellingCompany: UnitedHealth GroupOptum 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Optum Infusion Pharmacy, a division of OptumRx, is searching for a patient-inspired, results oriented and collaborative Regional Sales Director to join our Sales Team. This is a high-performing Team, and this role is critical to the growth of our division.Under the direction of the VP of Sales, the Regional Director of Sales is responsible for leading a team of IG Care Specialists and Clinical Liaisons selling IG infusion services. The RSD will also partner closely with their Intake, Operations and Nursing peers to achieve positive patient outcomes and over-achieve their Region sales goals.If you are located in the Midwest, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities: Leads, motivates, and coaches IG Sales Representatives to achieve sales goals. Drives accountability at territory levelDevelops regional strategy and plan of action for target hospitals/hospital systems as well as Dermatology, Immunology, Neurology and Rheumatology and top prescribersRecruits, interviews, and hires top talentTrains and develops talent. Leads team through changeDemonstrates technical selling skills and Optum Infusion Pharmacy service model expertiseCollaborates with pharmacy operations team to ensure superior customer serviceAnalyzes and summarizes data and trendsRoutinely communicates with Marketing team regarding resources, competitive activity, etc.Interfaces with pharmaceutical manufacturers to highlight Optum Infusion Pharmacy service excellenceBuilds business relationships with health care professionalsEffectively manages travel and expense budgetUpdates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizationsProtects organization's value by keeping information confidentialDemonstrates ability to effectively interact and cooperate with all company employeesBuilds trust, values others, communicates effectively, drives execution, fosters innovation, focuses on the customer, collaborates with others, solves problems creatively and demonstrates high integrityComplies with all company and government policies, regulations and business ethics codes and ensures they are communicated and implemented within the teamYou'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: 5+ years of successful sales and/or sales management experience in healthcare2+ years of specialty Pharmacy or B2B sales experience Experience in leading business meetings, developing and leading training sessionsExperience leading a team and influencing without authority Experience in effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholdersProven history of driving sales results and achieving goals Proven success in a dynamic, fast paced environment Driver's License and access to a reliable transportationAbility to travel a minimum of 50%Live in territory: Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin. MichiganPreferred Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in healthcare related sales 5+ years of experience in sales leadership Pharmacy infusion sales experience *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter PolicyPay 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 $90,000 to $195,000 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 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 marginalized 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. UnitedHealth Group is 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 is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.