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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 Associate Director of Compliance will be responsible for overseeing and confirming the company's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector. We are seeking an Associate Director of Compliance with experience working with branded, generic or biosimilar products. Our strong preference is a candidate who has either worked previously for a commercial pharmaceutical manufacturer (branded or generic) or served in a compliance advisory capacity to commercial pharmaceutical manufacturers. This role is for a new service line within the Optum network and will play a critical part in establishing and maintaining a culture of compliance throughout the organization.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive compliance program that aligns with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, for both the pharmaceutical and wholesaler industry, including OIG and DOJ guidance on effective compliance programs and other relevant industry codes (i.e., PhRMA, FDA)

• Establish, mandate and implement standard policies, procedures and best practices across the company to promote compliance with applicable laws and contractual obligations including our interactions with HCPs, Payers, Patients and other members of the healthcare community about our pharmaceutical business and products

• Collaborate with other compliance professionals and cross-functional teams to ensure pharmaceutical regulatory and contractual requirements are met and integrated into business processes

• Monitor and assess the company's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry requirements, including interactions and transfers of values to HCPs, wholesaler and 3PL arrangements, government price reporting, pharmacovigilance requirements, Physician Payments Sunshine Act, and PhRMA code

• Conduct compliance audits and risk assessments to identify relevant pharmaceutical risks, potential compliance gaps and develop strategies to mitigate risk including additional training as needed

• Respond to reported compliance issues and develop/facilitate corrective actions and mitigation as necessary

• Develop/implement/facilitate compliance communications, trainings and compliance standards, policies, procedures and codes of conduct

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, legal counsel, people teams and external vendors

• This role requires a unique ability to develop relationships, analyze information and influence multiple stakeholders to increase engagement and get the needed results. You will be working in a matrixed environment with multiple groups while ensuring that resources are used effectively

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:

• 5+ years of experience in compliance related roles within the pharmaceutical industry (or working in an adviser capacity)

• 5+ years of experience in compliance roles within the pharmacy, pharmaceutical or wholesaler industry

• Proven experience in developing and implementing compliance programs and policies specific to pharmaceutical manufacturing, distribution, and sales

• In-depth knowledge of FDA regulations, EMA guidelines, and other relevant regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical manufacturing, distribution, sales, and marketing

• Proven solid communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex compliance concepts to non-compliance professionals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications in compliance or regulatory affairs (e.g., RAC)

• 5+ years of experience with state, HIPAA and other federal privacy laws

• Familiarity with corrective action / CAPA management processes for HCO compliance auditing and monitoring

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. 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.