Clinical Consultant Pharmacist, Strategic Commercial

The Clinical Consultant serves as the primary liaison between OptumRx clinical operations, professional practice, clinical products and the Clinical Consultant’s assigned client base. The role provides clinical support for OptumRx account management, operations, information technology, and other internal departments. The Clinical Consultant establishes client relationships and serves as primary point of contact for overall and day‑to‑day service delivery for clinical pharmacy needs. This individual is relied upon to provide proactive clinical recommendations, information regarding pharmacy trends, clinical programs and products, and industry changes to clients, thereby fostering consultative relationships. This individual also represents client(s) internally and coordinates with other functional areas to implement client initiatives, complete projects, and address ongoing pharmacy service needs. Remote Work Remote location: work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. Primary Responsibilities Provide superior clinical consultation and clinical account management with a focus on client satisfaction, client retention, and trend management. Collaborate with clients to establish achievable but aggressive clinical program goals, including generic dispensing rate improvements, implementation of utilization management programs, improvement in medication adherence rates, improvements in therapy gaps for key chronic disease states, formulary compliance targets, and HEDIS & NCQA measures where applicable. Communicate drug information to clients and respond to plan-specific clinical inquiries. Stay aware of and provide clinical market intelligence to clients. Identify opportunities for clinical program up‑sell and spearhead up‑sell to assigned client(s). Incorporate treatment and practice guidelines into client presentations including up‑selling opportunities. Comprehend and effectively explain formulary and clinical program changes to clients. Effectively manage client objections to new programs and required changes. Identify and create opportunities to manage trend and add Optum products. Formulate client recommendations based on available data and trend. Deliver clinically sound and fiscally responsible recommendations to clients based on their trend. Routinely collaborate with account management to provide clinical aspects of client quarterly reviews. Analyze & interpret benefit designs. Collaborate in development of strategy as outward facing, dedicated or designated resource for assigned accounts, typically with direct client contact. Bring innovative ideas that can be scaled across the organization. Work in a collaborative manner with the Consultant(s) of assigned client(s) while maintaining focus on UHG and Optum strategies and goals. Clearly communicate analytical and reporting needs to supporting departments. Help clients be competitive within their market. Identify opportunities to increase efficiency. Manage/facilitate custom P&T committees for select clients, per contractual requirements. Provide education for clients, pharmacists, members and physicians per contractual requirements. Support sales and marketing including participating in RFP & Finalist activities, per department policies. Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Active, unrestricted, US state‑specific pharmacist license. 3+ years of pharmacy practice experience including managed care residency, or equivalent. Experience communicating to internal partners, executive leadership and/or external clients. Experience building relationships. Proven basic competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook. Proven exhibit competent problem‑solving skills. Proven ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Preferred Qualifications PBM experience. Client‑facing or clinical account management experience. Experience in data analytics and drawing insights. Experience giving formal presentation. Experience successfully managing multiple clients simultaneously. Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $91,700 – $163,700 annually for full‑time employment. The role may also include benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Legal & Other Information 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, 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. All employees working remotely must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation