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Director Strategic Growth roles qualify for EB-2 sponsorship when the position requires an advanced degree in business, strategy, or a related field, and for EB-3 when a bachelor's degree suffices. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you for permanent residency.
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Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director, Strategy & Growth will partner directly with the Chief Strategy and Growth Officer to support strategic planning, enterprise alignment, and execution on key strategy and growth initiatives across the East Region. Operating within a highly matrixed environment, this leader will help translate enterprise priorities into actionable regional initiatives, align stakeholders, and drive execution of key payer, growth, and partnership strategies. The role serves as a central integrator across markets, national teams, and functional leaders to support decision-making, operational effectiveness, and execution.
- Partner with senior leadership and functional leaders to develop, communicate, and advance regional payer, partnership, and growth strategies
- Lead and facilitate cross-functional initiatives across markets, national teams, and business partners to support strategic priorities and execution
- Facilitate stakeholder alignment, governance, and decision-making across complex, matrixed initiatives
- Lead development of reporting, performance management, and operational capabilities that enhance payer and partnership performance
- Lead evaluation of strategic opportunities and business challenges, develop recommendations and implementation plans to support growth and performance improvement
- Direct others to resolve business problems that affect multiple functions or disciplines
- Direct work that impacts entire functions and/or customer accounts (internal or external)
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, value-based care, payer/provider contracting, consulting, or related fields
- Experience building and leading high-performing teams
- Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment
- Demonstrated solid strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into action and drive measurable business outcomes
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $134,600 to $230,800 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. 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. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director, Strategy & Growth will partner directly with the Chief Strategy and Growth Officer to support strategic planning, enterprise alignment, and execution on key strategy and growth initiatives across the East Region. Operating within a highly matrixed environment, this leader will help translate enterprise priorities into actionable regional initiatives, align stakeholders, and drive execution of key payer, growth, and partnership strategies. The role serves as a central integrator across markets, national teams, and functional leaders to support decision-making, operational effectiveness, and execution.
- Partner with senior leadership and functional leaders to develop, communicate, and advance regional payer, partnership, and growth strategies
- Lead and facilitate cross-functional initiatives across markets, national teams, and business partners to support strategic priorities and execution
- Facilitate stakeholder alignment, governance, and decision-making across complex, matrixed initiatives
- Lead development of reporting, performance management, and operational capabilities that enhance payer and partnership performance
- Lead evaluation of strategic opportunities and business challenges, develop recommendations and implementation plans to support growth and performance improvement
- Direct others to resolve business problems that affect multiple functions or disciplines
- Direct work that impacts entire functions and/or customer accounts (internal or external)
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience in healthcare strategy, value-based care, payer/provider contracting, consulting, or related fields
- Experience building and leading high-performing teams
- Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment
- Demonstrated solid strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into action and drive measurable business outcomes
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $134,600 to $230,800 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. 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. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Director Strategic Growth
Document your strategic impact with metrics
PERM requires proving the role demands specialized qualifications. Compile measurable outcomes from past growth initiatives, such as revenue targets hit or market expansions led, to support both the job description and your I-140 petition.
Target companies with active PERM filings
Not every employer sponsors green cards, even at the director level. Filter your search to companies that have recently filed PERM applications for senior strategic roles, which signals an established sponsorship process and in-house or retained immigration counsel.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes time at this career level. Migrate Mate surfaces Director Strategic Growth roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you focus your outreach on companies already equipped to file PERM for this position.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 with your prospective employer
If the job posting requires only a bachelor's degree, the employer may file under EB-3 by default. Asking early whether they can draft the role description to require an advanced degree can qualify you for EB-2, which often means shorter priority date waits for many countries.
Negotiate the PERM timeline into your offer stage
DOL's PERM processing currently runs several months before the I-140 can even be filed. Raise the sponsorship conversation during the offer, not after signing, so both parties align on who covers filing costs and when the process starts.
Verify prevailing wage before your PERM is filed
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your specific location and job duties. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level your employer intends to certify, since a mismatch at filing delays the entire PERM process.
Green Card Director Strategic Growth: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Director Strategic Growth roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Director Strategic Growth positions qualify for EB-2 when the employer defines the role as requiring an advanced degree in business, strategy, economics, or a related field. If the posted requirement is a bachelor's degree with experience, the employer files under EB-3 instead. The distinction affects your priority date queue, so it's worth confirming the intended category before accepting an offer.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at 85,000 per year for most applicants, and subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency, has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for many countries, and no lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, the I-140, and adjustment of status can take two to four years or longer depending on your birth country's priority date backlog.
Where can I find Director Strategic Growth jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters roles by employers with documented PERM and green card sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored a foreign national. At the director level, this filtering matters because sponsorship decisions are often made by HR leadership and legal counsel, not just the hiring manager.
Can I negotiate who pays the PERM and I-140 filing fees?
USCIS rules prohibit employees from paying the employer's portion of the I-140 petition fee, and DOL prohibits employees from bearing PERM preparation costs. Employers are required to cover those. You may be responsible for your own adjustment of status filing fees. Clarifying this structure during the offer stage prevents misunderstandings once the process is underway.
What happens to my green card sponsorship if I change employers before it is approved?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, the PERM and petition generally cannot be transferred and the process restarts with the new employer. After your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or nearly current, job portability rules under AC21 allow you to move to a similar role without losing your place in the queue. Director-level strategic roles often qualify as sufficiently similar for portability purposes.