Responsibilities

• In this role you will serve as the lead for pharmacy campaign strategies, issues management, media engagement, and employee storytelling for the Pharmacy Care Services business.
• Develop a solid understanding of the Optum Rx pharmacy businesses and stakeholders to provide sound strategic communications leadership
• Create and implement a communications strategy aligned to business positions and priorities that resonates with key internal and external stakeholders
• Identify and pursue media opportunities that strengthen the understanding and reputation of the pharmacies with key audiences
• Manage business and media issues to help protect the business from reputational harm
• Serve as a trusted advisor to pharmacy executives on communications approach, positioning, voice, and tone in high-stakes situations
• Partner with executive communications colleagues and other functional leaders to support the internal communications needs of the business
• Cultivate and maintain solid working relationships with cross-functional internal partners across Optum Rx and the enterprise
• Use data and insights to assess effectiveness of campaigns and make adjustments as needed

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a strategic communications leader and advisor working with at least one of the following functional business areas: Communications, Public Affairs or Marketing Communications
• 6+ years of experience as an effective external communications professional working in a fast-paced, highly scrutinized environment, coupled with a track record of success in driving engagement
• Experience with communications efforts designed to reach government officials, policy makers, regulators and community stakeholders
• Experience leading and managing individuals and teams
• Media relations experience and a solid understanding of how to proactively pitch and respond to media inquiries
• Knowledge of the health care industry
• Proven ability to counsel and advise senior leaders and distill complex topics into clear, concise messaging as well as solid judgment in high-stakes or sensitive situations
• Proven exceptional writing and storytelling skills and the ability to leverage multiple communications channels
• Highly motivated leader and team player with the ability to multitask and excellent time management skills

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase and 401k contribution