Job Description

Associate Director of Affordability plays a key role in the performance of the Optum’s West Region. Focusing on implementation at the market level, this role will work in close partnership with senior operational and clinical market leaders, as well as regional affordability lane leads. This position is instrumental in the identification and implementation of strategies designed to impact the overall cost of care for the market’s risk population through achieving best-in-class clinical outcomes for patients. It reports into the Senior Director of Affordability Market Enablement and involves close partnership with market leadership teams including Market Presidents and Chief Medical Officers (CMOs).  You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.  Primary Responsibilities:Develop a regular reporting and meeting cadence with market leadership (CMO/VPs) to provide insights into affordability performance, develop mitigation tactics, and scope emerging opportunitiesLead and/or participate in cross-functional work streams including providing project management support and understanding market nuances such as EMR capabilities, IT infrastructure, and key stakeholder engagement for successful implementationPartner closely with regional affordability leaders to understand identified strategies and translate into an implementation plan at the market level