Associate Director, Pharmacy Informatics - Remote

Job ID: 101372687232Posted: 2026-10-01Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United StatesSalary: $112,700 - $193,200/yearJob Area: Medical & Clinical OperationsCompany: 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.The Associate Director of Pharmacy Informatics leads enterprise pharmacy informatics strategy and delivers technology-enabled solutions that improve medication safety, clinical effectiveness, affordability, and care-team workflows. The role develops, configures, tests, implements, and supports medication-related EHR tools; translates data into actionable insights; and leads cross-functional initiatives from design through launch. This leader partners with clinical, technology, operational, executive, governance, and vendor stakeholders; chairs the pharmacy subcommittee of the EHR Governance Clinical Steering Council; and supports annual business planning and end-to-end pharmacy program design.You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:Lead pharmacy informatics strategy and execution across national, regional, and local teams, aligning initiatives with enterprise priorities and customer needsOversee the design, build, configuration, testing, implementation, troubleshooting, and ongoing support of medication-related EHR programs, clinical decision support, and medication record methodologyDevelop technology solutions that improve medication safety, clinical effectiveness, cost efficiency, and care-delivery workflowsUse data and partner with analysts to develop interactive dashboards, define key performance indicators, identify opportunities, and measure clinical and business valueLead complex, cross-functional projects through scope definition, risk mitigation, issue resolution, implementation, and on-time, in-scope launchProvide advanced pharmacy informatics expertise and operational support to clinical, technology, business, and executive partnersPresent recommendations, project status, anticipated outcomes, and performance results to senior leaders and EHR governance bodies; influence adoption of new ideas, products, and approachesChair the pharmacy subcommittee of the EHR Governance Clinical Steering Council and maintain project knowledge and best practicesPartner with external vendors and service providers to define scope and performance expectations, including collaboration with Surescripts on quality and real-time pharmacy benefit initiativesCoach and mentor team members while fostering effective collaboration in a matrixed environmentYou'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:Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of residence5+ years of experience as a clinical pharmacist, including pharmacy operations and Pharmacy & Therapeutics experience5+ years in a clinical informatics role, including development of electronic medical record tools and medication-management solutions3+ years of experience with medication software configuration, testing, and implementation3+ years of experience working in Epic EHR, with solid proficiency3+ years of professional project management experienceExperience communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders, building professional relationships, resolving problems, managing competing priorities, and maintaining accuracy in work productsPreferred Qualifications:ASHP-accredited residency and PGY2 pharmacy informatics residencyEpic certificationExperience in an ambulatory care settingCompetencies:Advanced analytical and technical skills, including the ability to translate data into recommendations and communicate project return on investmentDemonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritize competing demands, and lead complex initiatives in a matrixed environment*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 $112,700 - $193,200 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.