Optum is a global organisation 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.
We’re expanding our Research & Life Sciences team and are excited to welcome a Market Solutions Specialist—someone who thrives in a client-facing environment and is passionate about using data and insight to improve healthcare outcomes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the intersection of healthcare, data, and innovation—designing and delivering tailored solutions that support clinical trials, improve access to medicines, and generate real-world evidence. You’ll be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team, working remotely with occasional travel for client meetings and team collaboration.
What you’ll do
You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering Optum’s market solutions for life sciences clients—bringing together data, analytics, and insight to solve complex healthcare challenges.
Key responsibilities include:
* Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their goals and aligning Optum’s solutions to meet them
* Lead solution design and support proposal development, project scoping, and RFP responses
* Collaborate with sales, clinical, technical, and informatics teams to ensure seamless delivery
* Support strategic initiatives such as new medicine introductions in community pharmacy and weight management services
* Communicate complex topics clearly and confidently to diverse audiences, including in client presentations and workshops
* Stay informed on UK healthcare data sources (e.g. SNOMED-CT), regulatory frameworks (e.g. GDPR, NHS IG, HRA), and trends in real-world evidence and clinical trial recruitment
* Build and maintain strong relationships with external clients and internal stakeholders
* Contribute to raising Optum’s profile in the life sciences space and promoting our unique value proposition
Who you’ll be
You’ll bring a strong foundation in life sciences or healthcare consulting, with a passion for improving patient outcomes through data-driven solutions. You’ll be confident navigating complex environments, managing multiple projects, and engaging with senior stakeholders.
Essential skills and experience:
* Experience in life sciences, healthcare consulting, or real-world evidence
* Proven experience delivering client-facing projects in regulated environments
* Strong understanding of the UK research and life sciences ecosystem (e.g. DHSC, OLS, NHS, NIHR, MHRA)
* Familiarity with UK regulatory and ethical frameworks (GDPR, NHS IG, HRA)
* Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
* Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
* Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio); MS Project a plus
* Strategic thinker with a proactive mindset and attention to detail
Desirable experience:
* Background in NHS, government, pharma, biotech, or CRO environments
* Experience with funding bodies, innovation hubs, or cross-sector initiatives
* Understanding of clinical IT systems and healthcare data architecture
What sets you apart
You’re:
* Supportive – You collaborate with empathy and build strong relationships
* Responsible – You take ownership and deliver with integrity
* Transformative – You’re driven by innovation and continuous improvement
* Communicative – You bring clarity to complexity and influence with confidence
Additional Information
Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.
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 marginalised 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.
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