CHIEF Medical Officer

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Market CMO to serve as the local senior clinical executive, driving clinical outcomes, affordability goals, and growth targets in partnership with the health plan leadership team. This role involves providing clinical insight into market data, implementing tailored interventions, and facilitating coordination with national clinical and operational functions. The Market CMO will also build relationships with healthcare providers and advocate for UnitedHealthcare's clinical value story with various external entities.ResponsibilitiesAchieve defined clinical outcomes, affordability goals, and growth targets in partnership with the health plan leadership team.Provide clinical insight into market data and implement tailored interventions to address clinical trends and opportunities for the state or region.Serve as a central health plan leader accountable to facilitate coordination with UnitedHealthcare and Optum national clinical and operational functions.Actively engage and help drive performance with market-level quality, network, and compliance teams.Build and deepen relationships with area hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers.Advocate for UnitedHealthcare's clinical value story, evidence-based medical policies, and member health with government/state regulatory entities, professional and medical society chapters, employers, and as part of external communications and media relations.Provide subject/specialty based clinical expertise and leadership to UCS and the enterprise, as needed.Lead targeted clinical interventions to address local market trends and needs, and support on-the-ground alignment with national utilization management programs.CompensationThe salary for this role will range from $238,000 to $357,500 annually based on full-time employment.BenefitsA comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contributionRequirementsActive and unrestricted MN/WI Medical LicenseReside in, or be willing to relocate to MN/WI; within proximity to UHCcorporate officesBoard Certified in an ABMS or AOA specialty5+ years clinical practice experienceSolid knowledge of managed care industryFamiliarity with current medical issues and practicesSolid knowledge of health care utilization data and analyticsProven ability to identify an improvement opportunity through data, implement a solution and achieve measurable impact. Solid data analysis and interpretation skills; KPI metrics driven.Ability/experience in developing collaborative relationships with health system clinical leadershipProven ability to develop relationships with network and community physicians and other providersAbility to travel within the assigned market-30% travel requiredProficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Capable to quickly become facile with UHC/UHG specific data systemsPreferred: Prior health plan experience in similar leadership capacityPreferred: Advanced Business, Public Health, Medical Management degreePreferred: Solid team player and team building skillsPreferred: Strategic thinking with proven ability to communicate a vision and drive resultsPreferred: Solid negotiation and conflict management skillsPreferred: Creative problem-solving skillsPreferred: Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to influence in executive settingsPreferred: Superior presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences