VP Product – AI Payer Products

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The VP of AI Products for Optum Insight’s Payer team is charged with the success and improvement for Payer customers. The mission will be to work with technology teams to develop world-class AI platforms for our customers, focusing on product features and enhancing overall performance. This will require a high level of strategic thinking and ability to develop internal and external partnerships. It will involve highly complex technical build outs. This work will be a key component of the Optum Insight growth plan, with potential to drive hundreds of millions of TCV (Total Contract Value).

Responsibilities:

• Formulate product strategy, financial plans and execution plans for the business and be responsible for the product P&L, generating YoY double digit growth.
• Develop and refine product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-powered products or features, aligned with company objectives and market trends.
• Deliver against business results: revenue and IOI targets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, data scientists, engineers, and designers to define product requirements and ensure AI solutions address customer needs and business goals. 
• Manage the product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and high-quality standards.
• Gather and incorporate user feedback, market trends, and technological advancements into the product development process to ensure continuous improvement and competitiveness. 

Skills:

• Proven leadership in scaling product organizations and managing cross-functional teams.  
• Solid execution orientation—comfortable balancing long-term vision with near-term delivery  
• Expertise in building products for complex, highly regulated environments like healthcare  
• Deep understanding of user experience for providers, payors, and administrative staff  
• Excellent decision-making and prioritization skills in ambiguous and high-velocity environments  
• Solid collaborator and communicator who can align stakeholders and influence across all levels.  
• Deep expertise in building AI first products with experience in generative AI and Agentic systems.

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: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field of study
• 10+ years of combined experience and a proven record of building AI powered platforms, delivering measurable results and developing and leading growth programs or initiatives.
• 10+ years of clinical or revenue cycle management leadership and operational experience
• Understand AI and machine learning concepts and technologies. 
• Experience leading and growing the P&L of a business in a healthcare organization.
• Experience working with product development, launching new products, and thinking innovatively. 
• Skilled in organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning.
• Experience in managing budgets that include sales/bookings targets, revenue targets, client satisfaction targets, and expense targets. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• MBA or advanced technical degree   
• Background in healthcare technology, enterprise SaaS, or AI driven platforms 

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $196,600 to $337,100 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.