Medical Director Oncology - Whole Health Solutions - Remote

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum’s Whole Health Solutions team enables value-based care across the health care system by developing and deploying innovative, integrated, person-centered solutions that improve access, reduce cost and simplify experiences, ultimately leading to better health outcomes.

The Optum Whole Health Solutions (WHS) Medical Director for Oncology will provide clinical guidance to drive the transformation on cancer care at Optum and its partner health plans. This position will provide clinical oversight of Optum’s programs and solutions ensure our members receive high quality, evidence based and cost-effective care. The medical Director will also be responsible for driving Optum’s value-based care initiatives in oncology. This role requires an innovative clinician leader with clinical experience in oncology.

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

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO with an active, unrestricted medical license
• Current Board Certification in an Oncology specialty
• 5+ years of clinical practice experience
• Demonstrated accomplishments in at least one of the following areas: quality improvement/management, implementing change in health care delivery systems, utilization management, case management, and/or development of clinical pathways
• Presentation and persuasion skills; ability to speak clearly and lead discussions with senior executives and large groups
• Analytic and critical thinking skills with proven ability to use clinical, administrative and claims data to identify opportunities, inform program design and measure process, clinical and financial outcomes
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently (both verbal and written) in a highly matrixed organization
• Consensus builder and effective influencer and motivator of teams, staff, providers, and ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization
• Strategic thinking with business acumen and ability to align clinical related strategies and recommendations with business objectives
• Ability and willingness to travel 25% as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or fellowship in a population health science (e.g. epidemiology, health services research), Masters in Business Administration or comparable experience
• Experience in palliative care or hospice care
• Experience in managed care
• Experience in design and/or implementation of value-based care payment models and/or initiatives to improve the value of cancer care
• Experience presenting at national conferences and major academic meetings
• Experience in client - facing customer relationship management
• Experience with analyzing medical cost trends and implementing clinical programs to improve value and lower the total cost of care
• Demonstrated ability to build a high performing team by promoting a culture of energy and commitment, mentoring employees and supporting ongoing training and development of staff
• Proven ability to quickly gain credibility, influence and partner with staff and the clinical community

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.