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Vice President of Growth roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa, requiring a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field. Employers file an LCA with DOL before sponsoring, and the role's executive scope often supports EB-2 or EB-3 green card pathways alongside nonimmigrant status.
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Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The VP Enterprise Growth (Individual Contributor) leads partnership origination, solutioning, and deal negotiation for the largest partnerships in the Optum Insight business, often spanning the entirety of UHG for the entire U.S. market. Reporting to the Optum Insight Provider Market SVP, National and Enterprise Partnership Accounts, this strategic leader is charged with developing and executing partnership strategies to achieve market growth and profitability in delivering Provider solutions to our customers.
In this role, you will work across Optum Insight, Optum Health, and Optum Rx to align on customer plans, engage matrixed teams in support of national enterprise objectives, and display exceptional executive presence with C-Suite executives and Board of Directors. This role carries an annual target, to be finalized in alignment with enterprise sales leadership, and leverages outstanding interpersonal and collaboration skills to drive highly complex territory and account plan strategies.
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:
- Pipeline Generation & Prospecting: Own direct pipeline generation for enterprise opportunities by leveraging personal networks, market presence, and executing targeted prospecting strategies (such as account mapping, executive entry points, and event-driven outreach) to convert new client relationships into qualified pursuits
- Pursuit & Matrix Partner Leadership: Act as the strategic quarterback and overall pursuit leader for qualified enterprise opportunities; direct, influence, and coordinate diverse, cross-functional matrix partner teams (spanning solutioning, pricing, legal, communications, operations, and human capital) to align on complex commercial structures from design through contract execution
- Client Needs Discovery & Qualification: Lead early discovery to define client needs, urgency, and strategic fit; translate into clear problem statements, initial scopes, and value hypotheses while driving qualification discipline to manage opportunity flow through the funnel
- C-Suite & Board Engagement: Navigate complex provider types and buying personas, establishing and maintaining executive relationships from first contact through deal close, serving as a trusted partner to large health system executives and Board members
- Matrix Alignment & Customer Centricity: Drive outcomes with internal matrix stakeholders across Optum Insight, Optum Health, and Optum Rx to ensure customer centricity, high Net Promoter Scores (NPS), and delivery against client expectations, while representing the voice of the customer internally
- Market Intimacy & Strategic Input: Champion market intimacy by aggregating client feedback to influence organizational accountability, and provide strategic, future-state industry input to Product, Operations, and service delivery teams
- Deal Approval & Transition Management: Present comprehensive solutions and deal economics to internal stakeholders to secure approvals, manage de-scoping decisions and delivery risks, and ensure a clean post-signature handoff to delivery leadership
- Accountability & Performance Delivery: Hold teams accountable for executing account growth plans, delivering strategies impacting key performance drivers (price, risk profile, utilization, revenue), and exceeding operating targets, SLAs, and MBOs
- AI & Analytical Innovation Integration: Strategically leverage advanced technologies, data analytics, and enterprise AI tools to solve client problems, unlock growth opportunities, and design next-generation partnership offerings that deliver tangible business value
- Responsible Tech Deployment: Champion the ethical use of AI and emerging technologies in solution delivery by embedding transparency, fairness, and accountability across the entire solution and deployment lifecycle
- Cultural Leadership: Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment that effectively represents Our United Culture and UnitedHealth Group values internally and externally
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 progressive sales, growth programs, or business development leadership experience within the healthcare or financial industries
- 5+ years of experience in managed services, client advisory services, or complex enterprise deal negotiation
- Proven experience driving trust-based relationships with healthcare C-suite executives and Board of Directors
- Demonstrated track record of outstanding matrix leadership, with proven ability to influence, align, and drive accountability across diverse cross-functional internal partner teams without direct-line authority
- Proven capability to travel up to 50% of the time on a sustained basis
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree in a related field (e.g., Master's in Business Administration or healthcare-related field) preferred
- Experience working across UnitedHealth Group lines of business (Optum Insight, Optum Health, Optum Rx, or UnitedHealthcare) is a plus
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). The salary for this role will range from $180,000 to $280,000 annually based on full-time employment. This role is also eligible to receive bonuses based on sales performance. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The VP Enterprise Growth (Individual Contributor) leads partnership origination, solutioning, and deal negotiation for the largest partnerships in the Optum Insight business, often spanning the entirety of UHG for the entire U.S. market. Reporting to the Optum Insight Provider Market SVP, National and Enterprise Partnership Accounts, this strategic leader is charged with developing and executing partnership strategies to achieve market growth and profitability in delivering Provider solutions to our customers.
In this role, you will work across Optum Insight, Optum Health, and Optum Rx to align on customer plans, engage matrixed teams in support of national enterprise objectives, and display exceptional executive presence with C-Suite executives and Board of Directors. This role carries an annual target, to be finalized in alignment with enterprise sales leadership, and leverages outstanding interpersonal and collaboration skills to drive highly complex territory and account plan strategies.
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:
- Pipeline Generation & Prospecting: Own direct pipeline generation for enterprise opportunities by leveraging personal networks, market presence, and executing targeted prospecting strategies (such as account mapping, executive entry points, and event-driven outreach) to convert new client relationships into qualified pursuits
- Pursuit & Matrix Partner Leadership: Act as the strategic quarterback and overall pursuit leader for qualified enterprise opportunities; direct, influence, and coordinate diverse, cross-functional matrix partner teams (spanning solutioning, pricing, legal, communications, operations, and human capital) to align on complex commercial structures from design through contract execution
- Client Needs Discovery & Qualification: Lead early discovery to define client needs, urgency, and strategic fit; translate into clear problem statements, initial scopes, and value hypotheses while driving qualification discipline to manage opportunity flow through the funnel
- C-Suite & Board Engagement: Navigate complex provider types and buying personas, establishing and maintaining executive relationships from first contact through deal close, serving as a trusted partner to large health system executives and Board members
- Matrix Alignment & Customer Centricity: Drive outcomes with internal matrix stakeholders across Optum Insight, Optum Health, and Optum Rx to ensure customer centricity, high Net Promoter Scores (NPS), and delivery against client expectations, while representing the voice of the customer internally
- Market Intimacy & Strategic Input: Champion market intimacy by aggregating client feedback to influence organizational accountability, and provide strategic, future-state industry input to Product, Operations, and service delivery teams
- Deal Approval & Transition Management: Present comprehensive solutions and deal economics to internal stakeholders to secure approvals, manage de-scoping decisions and delivery risks, and ensure a clean post-signature handoff to delivery leadership
- Accountability & Performance Delivery: Hold teams accountable for executing account growth plans, delivering strategies impacting key performance drivers (price, risk profile, utilization, revenue), and exceeding operating targets, SLAs, and MBOs
- AI & Analytical Innovation Integration: Strategically leverage advanced technologies, data analytics, and enterprise AI tools to solve client problems, unlock growth opportunities, and design next-generation partnership offerings that deliver tangible business value
- Responsible Tech Deployment: Champion the ethical use of AI and emerging technologies in solution delivery by embedding transparency, fairness, and accountability across the entire solution and deployment lifecycle
- Cultural Leadership: Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment that effectively represents Our United Culture and UnitedHealth Group values internally and externally
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 progressive sales, growth programs, or business development leadership experience within the healthcare or financial industries
- 5+ years of experience in managed services, client advisory services, or complex enterprise deal negotiation
- Proven experience driving trust-based relationships with healthcare C-suite executives and Board of Directors
- Demonstrated track record of outstanding matrix leadership, with proven ability to influence, align, and drive accountability across diverse cross-functional internal partner teams without direct-line authority
- Proven capability to travel up to 50% of the time on a sustained basis
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree in a related field (e.g., Master's in Business Administration or healthcare-related field) preferred
- Experience working across UnitedHealth Group lines of business (Optum Insight, Optum Health, Optum Rx, or UnitedHealthcare) is a plus
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). The salary for this role will range from $180,000 to $280,000 annually based on full-time employment. This role is also eligible to receive bonuses based on sales performance. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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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Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
VP of Growth roles require proving a direct link between your degree field and the role's core duties. A general business degree works, but a marketing, economics, or data analytics degree strengthens your specialty occupation case at USCIS significantly.
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Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for growth and marketing leadership roles. This cuts out companies that express interest but have never navigated the sponsorship process for senior hires.
Target companies with existing immigration infrastructure
VP-level sponsorship requires legal counsel, payroll compliance, and DOL prevailing wage filings. Startups under 50 employees rarely have these in place. Focus your outreach on growth-stage companies that have previously sponsored director or VP-level roles.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC Wage Search data
Your H-1B LCA must certify that your offered compensation meets the DOL prevailing wage for your role, level, and location. Pull the wage tier for your specific metro using OFLC Wage Search before entering salary negotiations so you're not caught underpaid at filing.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation narrative
VP of Growth maps to marketing and business operations management categories in O*NET. Reference the listed knowledge domains and typical entry requirements when working with your employer's immigration counsel to draft the LCA job description and I-129 support letter.
Plan your green card timeline from your first day
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or exceptional ability, while EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's. PERM labor certification can take 18 months or more. Ask employers during offer negotiation whether they'll initiate PERM within your first year on H-1B status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Vice President of Growth role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. VP of Growth qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as marketing, business administration, or economics. USCIS evaluates the job duties and the employer's hiring norms, so your offer letter and job description must reflect that degree-level expertise is genuinely required, not just preferred.
What degree do I need for a VP of Growth visa sponsorship?
A bachelor's degree in marketing, business, economics, data analytics, or a closely related field is the standard minimum. An MBA strengthens the case, particularly for EB-2 green card pathways. If your degree is in an unrelated field, your employer's immigration counsel will need to demonstrate equivalency through a combination of education and substantial progressive work experience.
How do I find employers who sponsor VP of Growth roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for growth and marketing leadership roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have actually navigated the process for senior hires before. This matters at the VP level because sponsorship requires legal infrastructure that many smaller employers lack.
Is a VP of Growth role eligible for an EB-2 green card?
It can be. EB-2 requires either an advanced degree or a showing of exceptional ability in your field. Many VP of Growth candidates with an MBA or a strong track record of measurable revenue growth qualify. The employer must still complete PERM labor certification unless you pursue a National Interest Waiver, which requires self-petitioning and a compelling case that your work benefits the U.S. broadly.
What's the biggest sponsorship risk for VP of Growth candidates?
The most common issue is the offered compensation falling below the DOL prevailing wage for the role's level and geography. At VP level, the wage floor is typically set at Wage Level III or IV, which is higher than many early-stage companies budget for. If your LCA is certified at a wage that doesn't match your actual offer, USCIS can issue a Request for Evidence or deny the petition outright.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Vice President of Growth jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.