VP M&A - Remote

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The Vice President of M&A is a highly visible national/corporate role working with OBCs regional and local markets to identify, develop and execute strategic priorities, including acquisitions, partnerships and other growth-oriented strategic initiatives. This senior member of the development team reports to the SVP of Development of Optum Health and partners with national and regional leadership to establish enterprise goals, execute transactions, and expand regional service areas and capabilities. In doing so, they will help build relationships with regional prospects and provide transaction execution leadership, oversight and support to achieve national and regional goals.

The successful candidate will be a resilient, high energy professional with a track record of building businesses through M&A. This leader will quickly grasp key business drivers and establish credibility within OptumCare and our counterparties. The VP of M&A will convey a sense of urgency while managing transactions and priorities across regional and national support functions including corporate development, finance, operations and clinical performance. This leader will function as a strategic partner to OBC national and regional leadership while effectively managing challenging, and at times competing, business interests. This leader will have solid business instincts and an external facing orientation with the ability to build strategic relationships and develop growth strategies that address the needs/opportunities of local markets.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supports national and regional leadership team on all acquisition, partnership and other growth-oriented strategic activity
• Partner with regional teams to prioritize, target and evaluate prospects
• Partner with regional leadership to establish and achieve annual and long term strategic goals and priorities
• Lead key transactions and provide leadership and oversight to deal teams negotiating, structuring and completing transactions
• Lead and manage cross functional teams to coordinate transaction related activities across national, regional and local resources
• Cultivate relationships with strategic partners and prospects
• Assists regional operations, product strategy, clinical performance and other Optum Health and UHG departments in support of regional growth initiatives
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

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:

• B.S. or B.A. degree
• 10+ years of progressive responsibility in M&A and/or strategic roles in the healthcare industry
• Proven exceptional financial and computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheets, etc.)
• Proven solid interpersonal, strategic leadership, and business development skills
• Experience leading strategic discussions and large transactions with primary decision-making principals
• Experience building and motivating cross functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA
• Reside in Minnesota (or willing to relocate or telecommute) with ability to travel 50%+

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

The salary range for this role is $150,200 to $288,500 annually based on full-time employment. 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.

OptumCare 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.