Optum 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.** The Director of Clinical Data Procurement and Strategy is a strategic role requiring a strong background in contracting/procurement methodologies, healthcare, strategic planning, and leadership of teams. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the success of clinical data initiatives and ensure efficient and effective procurement practices. This position operates with a primary emphasis on building and maintaining strong relationships with external vendors and internal business partners. This position has high potential for career growth, developing deep subject matter expertise, and building relationships within the healthcare industry. As the Director of Clinical Data Procurement and Strategy, you will be responsible for overseeing the contracting and vendor management of the organization's clinical data strategy and managing the procurement processes related to clinical data. Your primary role will involve collaborating with internal stakeholders, vendors, and internal customer partners to ensure seamless data procurement operations. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to optimize vendor relationships and improve the overall efficiency and quality of clinical data procurement. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Contracting and Vendor Management: + Oversee the procurement process for clinical data, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and contract management + Develop and maintain relationships with external data vendors, ensuring effective partnerships and timely data delivery + Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential vendors and evaluate capabilities, pricing models, and data quality + Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and data privacy standards, collaborating with legal and compliance teams + Collaborate with data analytics teams to define data requirements for clinical research, performance measurement, and reporting + Clinical Data Strategy: + Develop and execute a comprehensive clinical data strategy aligned with organizational goals + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data needs and opportunities + Design and implement data governance frameworks, data acquisition processes, and data quality assurance strategies + Stay informed about emerging trends in clinical data management and leverage knowledge to enhance data strategies + Data Integration and Interoperability: + Work closely with Business and Product teams to understand business needs, establish data integration processes and ensure interoperability across for your managed clinical data sources + Support and resolve vendor data integration issues, such as data mapping, transformation, and normalization + Collaborate with stakeholders + Team Leadership and Collaboration: + Lead a team of data professionals, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management + Foster a collaborative work environment, promoting knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration + Collaborate with executives, clinicians, researchers, and business partners to align data strategy with organizational objectives 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:** Before applying, please ensure each of these experiences are stated clearly on your resume under each applicable employer entry. + 10+ years of experience in healthcare, business development, strategy / innovation, or clinical data interoperability + 8+ years of direct leadership in a business, program, operations, or cross functional team + 6+ years of demonstrated expertise in procurement management, vendor selection, and contract negotiation + 5+ years of demonstrated expertise in Health Information Exchanges (HIE), National Health Information Networks (NHIN), and clinical portals used by Health Care Providers + Experience in healthcare analytics and reporting, including familiarity with data analytics tools and methodologies + Knowledge of clinical data standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR) and data interoperability principles, especially in ADT’s, Discharge Summaries and bi-directional exchange with NHIN’s + Solid understanding of data governance frameworks and data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, CMS, GDPR) + Demonstrated exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders + Demonstrated excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others + Demonstrated solid vendor management and negotiation skills, problem-solving skills and attention to detail + Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, diverse projects/events simultaneously + Ability to travel up to 10% for business purposes including department, program, partner, and other internal meetings **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience partnering with senior leaders developing solid business partnerships and relationships + Intermediate level of experience with Microsoft Suite + Proven effective and proven analytical skills and business acumen + Proven ability to work in a fast paced, highly matrixed environment + Demonstrated continuous learner, understanding complex business strategies, and recommending appropriate solutions *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy The salary range for this role is $124,500 to $239,400 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. **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._ _Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law._ _UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._