Proposal Writer - Specialty Pharmacy

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 Proposal Writer will manage all aspects of the RFP process for Optum Specialty Pharmacy, leading the process from receipt of RFP to submission. This role is an active writing role as well as one which manages the process through completion within the established timeline. In this critical role, you will develop productive relationships with the Business Development and Industry Relations teams and other subject matter experts to best represent the capabilities of our pharmacy in a clear and compelling manner in order to secure access to new medications and services.You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee updates to the specialty RFP library content

Work closely with all subject matter experts (SME) to populate RFP responses within the timeline required

Collaborate with members of team to review and ensure content is timely, appropriate, and accurate

Recommend enhancements to the responses based on changes to the organization’s products or services

Manage multiple RFPs simultaneously

Collate all SME responses into a document that is professionally formatted, free or errors and represents Optum Specialty Pharmacy as a premier partner to pharmaceutical manufacturers

Additional Responsibilities include:

Assess and interpret customer needs and requirements within the RFP

Strong reading comprehension skills

Excellent attention to detail

Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems

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:

3+ years professional work experience to include proposals or position requiring writing and editing

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel

Excellent verbal and written communication skills:

ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand

ability to understand and interpret complex information from others

Solid interpersonal skills, establishing rapport and working well with others

Proven ability to work well under tight deadlines

Proven ability to hold others accountable for deliverables within appropriate timelines

Working knowledge of medical and health terminology

Highly organized and able to collate information from multiple sources into one final document

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of proposal database platforms

Experience using Qvidian

Healthcare, specialty pharmacy or pharmaceutical background / knowledge

Ability to collaborate within multiple levels of an organization

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter PolicyCalifornia, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington residents is $70,200 to $137,800 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.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.