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.

This position is an impactful and strategic role for Optum Health (including Optum Care, Care Solutions, Home & Community, SCA and LHC) leading a team of compliance professionals focused on operating an effective compliance program and providing strategic leadership to our business partners.  This position reports to the Optum Chief Compliance Officer and will partner closely with the other Optum business compliance leaders and the UHC and UHG compliance leadership teams. 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

Create and drive comprehensive compliance strategy for Optum Health; collaborate with enterprise compliance and business partners on implementing that strategy Provide leadership and guidance to Optum Health executive leadership and business teams on compliance, ethics and regulatory issues to reduce risk and enable broader business growth objectives.  Create strategy to establish and measure  a top-down culture of compliance and ethics; partner with Optum Health business leadership to further enhance culture of compliance throughout Optum Health organizations Manage large team of compliance professionals dedicated to Optum Health compliance Accountable for the Optum Health compliance function, supported by non-integrated compliance teams, to deliver  an effective compliance program designed to detect, prevent and correct compliance issues including: Develop, implement, and update as needed policies, procedures, processes, and best practices across Optum Health to promote compliance with applicable laws and contractual obligations  Develop, implement, and update as necessary training, awareness and educational materials and programs to support compliance, ethics and privacy agendas Conduct routine monitoring and annual compliance risk assessments working with enterprise risk management, internal audit and other stakeholders Enforce standards through well-publicized disciplinary guidelines in partnership with the People team and other stakeholders Respond promptly to detected offenses and undertake corrective action Identify relevant information to provide analysis for executive leadership and board of directors/audit committee reporting Manage communications, issue resolution and overall compliance engagement with regulators on behalf of Optum Health businesses in partnership with legal and business teams Collaborate with business, operations and other functional areas to review, analyze and develop/oversee initial implementation project plans and/or corrective action plans to ensure compliance with new or existing laws and regulations and company, customer and accreditation requirements Influence, lead and collaborate with enterprise legal and compliance partners and with matrixed business partners across the enterprise

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:

JD or other relevant advanced degree preferred or at least 10 years of relevant compliance and regulatory experience 5+ years of experience leading and implementing a comprehensive compliance program 5+ years of experience supervising and a team Advanced knowledge and experience working with healthcare providers and emerging compliance risks Solid knowledge of compliance and regulatory matters relevant to the health care industry Solid communication skills and business acumen Experience working with senior executives Self-starter with proven track record of driving results in heavily matrixed environment Solid leadership skills with demonstrated ability in managing and developing others, including leading large teams Collaborative, innovative, accountable and agile team leader Excellent strategic decision-making, analytic, influence and communication (written and verbal) skills

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. residents is $XXX to $XXX per year. 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

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.