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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 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 in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Join a team shaping the future of pharmacy trend strategy and actuarial analytics. This role leads the development and enhancement of complex pharmacy trend assumptions and models that drive pricing, underwriting, and business decision-making. Partnering with stakeholders across the PBM organization, you will deliver actionable insights, influence executive strategy, and mentor a high-performing actuarial team in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Review, update, identify & implement enhancements and develop documentation for Pharmacy Trend assumption models and processes
- Build solid relationships and trust with key SMEs and stakeholders across the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)business to collaborate on Trend assumption updates (Finance, Underwriting, Industry Relations, Clinical, Pharmacy Network, etc.)
- Perform impact analysis on proposed updated assumptions for Pricing and Underwriting purposes
- Clearly communicate preliminary and final analysis with key stakeholders and Executives
- Keep abreast of market and industry developments regarding pharmacy trend assumptions, leveraging industry leading tools
- Translate highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences including senior leaders
- Mentor and develop your elite team of actuaries and help them create unique solutions to complex 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:
- Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Actuarial credentials (ASA or FSA)
- 5+ years of work experience in a US Health care setting (e.g., Pharmacy Benefit Manager, Health Payer, Health Provider, etc.)
- 2+ years of work experience performing trend analytics and building technically complex actuarial models with guaranteed structures
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in SQL (Structured Query Language) and/or programming languages such as Python or R
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex concepts for varied audiences
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working within a PBM
- Experience setting assumptions regarding PBM rebates
- Experience with pricing & underwriting models
- Experience with AI/Data Science
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 $112,700 - $193,200 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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 in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Join a team shaping the future of pharmacy trend strategy and actuarial analytics. This role leads the development and enhancement of complex pharmacy trend assumptions and models that drive pricing, underwriting, and business decision-making. Partnering with stakeholders across the PBM organization, you will deliver actionable insights, influence executive strategy, and mentor a high-performing actuarial team in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Review, update, identify & implement enhancements and develop documentation for Pharmacy Trend assumption models and processes
- Build solid relationships and trust with key SMEs and stakeholders across the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)business to collaborate on Trend assumption updates (Finance, Underwriting, Industry Relations, Clinical, Pharmacy Network, etc.)
- Perform impact analysis on proposed updated assumptions for Pricing and Underwriting purposes
- Clearly communicate preliminary and final analysis with key stakeholders and Executives
- Keep abreast of market and industry developments regarding pharmacy trend assumptions, leveraging industry leading tools
- Translate highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences including senior leaders
- Mentor and develop your elite team of actuaries and help them create unique solutions to complex 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:
- Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or related field
- Actuarial credentials (ASA or FSA)
- 5+ years of work experience in a US Health care setting (e.g., Pharmacy Benefit Manager, Health Payer, Health Provider, etc.)
- 2+ years of work experience performing trend analytics and building technically complex actuarial models with guaranteed structures
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in SQL (Structured Query Language) and/or programming languages such as Python or R
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex concepts for varied audiences
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working within a PBM
- Experience setting assumptions regarding PBM rebates
- Experience with pricing & underwriting models
- Experience with AI/Data Science
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 $112,700 - $193,200 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of pharmacy services jobs.
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree with active state pharmacist licensure required
- Minimum five years of pharmacy leadership or management experience in a clinical setting
- Experience managing Joint Commission or CMS accreditation surveys and regulatory compliance
- Proficiency with pharmacy information systems and electronic health record integration
- Demonstrated formulary management, drug utilization review, and clinical protocol development skills
- Board certification in pharmacotherapy (BCPS) or a related specialty preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Director of Pharmacy Services Job Search
Tailor your resume to pharmacy operations metrics
Hiring committees for director roles want to see outcomes you owned, not duties you performed. Quantify formulary cost reductions, medication error rate improvements, and accreditation results you drove. Generic pharmacy leadership summaries rarely advance past initial screening.
Highlight your regulatory and accreditation experience
Many postings require direct experience with Joint Commission, CMS Conditions of Participation, or state board compliance. Name the specific accrediting bodies and survey outcomes you managed. Vague references to 'regulatory oversight' won't distinguish you from other candidates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of pharmacy services openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by care setting strategically
Acute care hospital systems, long-term care networks, and ambulatory or specialty pharmacy each weight different competencies. Match your resume's emphasis to the setting before applying rather than sending the same document to every type of opening.
Prepare a portfolio of pharmacy program outcomes
Many interview panels ask candidates to present a past initiative or operational turnaround. Bring documentation of a clinical program you built, a cost-containment project, or a staff development effort you led, with measurable results attached.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
In final-round discussions, clarify the reporting structure, budget authority, and formulary decision-making power before accepting an offer. Director titles vary widely in actual authority, and understanding real scope protects you from a mismatch after day one.
Director of Pharmacy Services Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of pharmacy servicess?
The companies hiring the most director of pharmacy servicess right now include NYC Health + Hospitals, Optum, and NYU Langone Health, with the largest share of openings in New York, Maryland, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems and large long-term care networks tend to post the most consistent volume of director-level openings throughout the year.
How many director of pharmacy services jobs are remote?
About 100% of director of pharmacy services openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with on-site roles remaining the majority given the operational nature of the position. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include managed care pharmacy, specialty pharmacy program oversight, and population health or outcomes-focused consulting roles.
How do you become a director of pharmacy services?
Start by completing a PharmD program and obtaining your state pharmacist license. From there, build clinical experience and move into supervisory roles such as pharmacy supervisor or assistant director. Pursue board certification in a specialty, seek out accreditation and regulatory experience, and develop operational skills in budgeting, staffing, and formulary management before targeting director-level postings.
Can you get hired as a director of pharmacy services without prior director experience?
Yes, candidates who have served as assistant directors, pharmacy supervisors, or clinical pharmacy managers with demonstrated leadership scope are regularly considered for director roles, particularly at smaller facilities or organizations in transition. Emphasizing outcomes you owned, programs you built, and regulatory surveys you led will carry more weight than your exact title history.
What does the director of pharmacy services interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with pharmacy leadership, clinical executives, and sometimes nursing or medical staff. A final round often includes a site tour, a presentation of a past leadership project or a proposed initiative, and conversations with the CFO or COO about operational priorities before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of pharmacy services jobs?
You can find and apply to director of pharmacy services jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and care setting preference, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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