UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You have real-world experience and are close to achieving an advanced degree. Congrats! Now, if you want to (re)jump-start your career in a values-based, culturally driven community with a global footprint, look no further.

Here’s the idea. We built focused businesses, inside UHG, organized around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. Through our two business platforms, UnitedHealthcare (UHC) and Optum, we work to improve the health care system and advance the health and well-being of individuals and communities so that they can enjoy better, fuller lives. That includes the entire spectrum of health care participants: individual consumers and employers, commercial payers and intermediaries, physicians, hospitals, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, and more.

For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges. It’s a culture of optimism that’s unlike any place you’ve ever worked. Incredible ideas in one incredible company.

So, are you ready?

The UHG Leadership Experience (ULE) Full-time program provides select participants pursing advanced degrees with superior, cohort-based exposure, experiences, and development opportunities designed to develop the next generation of healthcare leaders.

ULE offers two Full-time tracks to fit your specific career goals.

Track 1: Rotational

Overview

• Three, eight-month rotations in Optum (Required), UHC (Required), and a third of your choosing

Examples

• Behavioral Health
• Care Delivery
• Clinical Performance
• Corporate Partnerships
• Customer Experience
• Genomics
• Health Equity
• Product Development
• Risk Adjustment
• Specialty Pharmacy
• Strategy
• Payer

Rotations are scoped and assigned approximately three months before program start. Support is provided for finding permanent placement post-program assuming adequate performance.

Track 2: Direct-hire

Overview

• 2-year placement in a core business segment or function

2024 Opportunities:

• UHC Strategic Initiatives M&R
• UHC Strategic Initiatives C&S
• CA Filed Ops
• UHG Corporate Strategy

Both tracks:

• Offer 2 Years of programming
• Are for MBAs, MHAs, MPHs, and individuals pursuing dual degrees
• Offer remote opportunities plus travel / access to local offices
• Direct-hire opportunities may have different geographical requirements
• Support high-priority work
• Are available at Optum, UHC, and UHG (specific roles will vary year to year based on business needs)

On top of your day-to-day work, during your ULE experience, you will:

• Gain exposure to and knowledge of the healthcare industry (including care delivery), Optum and UHC businesses, functions, strategies, and senior leaders
• Develop relationships and networks
• Receive hands-on training and support
• Leverage business acumen and work experience to drive transformation
• Learn from and present to executives
• Contribute to fun and engaging cohorts
• Lay the groundwork for a meaningful and impactful career at UHG

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

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:

• Undergraduate degree
• Currently pursuing an MBA or other relevant graduate degree with a target graduation date no later than July 2024
• 5+ years of professional work experience
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)

Preferred qualifications:

• Proven outstanding academic achievement
• Proven consulting and/or healthcare experience and/or involvement with consulting/healthcare clubs
• Proven excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills at all levels
• Proven practiced project management and navigating competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to articulate and solve complex problems through strategic, analytical and creating thinking
• Proven adaptable and comfortable in ambiguity and high-impact situations
• Proven high emotional intelligence and capacity to GSD (get stuff done)
• Proven champion of change and customer orientation
• Proven learning/growth oriented
• Proven aligned to UHG’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation and Performance

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $101,200 to $184,000. 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.

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

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.