UnitedHealth Group - Vice President, Media Affairs for Policy & Regulatory

About this role

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

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Growing together. The Vice President of Media Affairs for Policy and Regulatory is a high-visibility leader responsible for protecting and advancing the reputation of a Fortune 3 integrated health care enterprise. Tasked with navigating the intersection of national policy, insurance regulation and clinical care delivery, this leader will architect the narrative for the company's most complex legislative and regulatory challenges

You will serve as the primary architect of the 'D.C. voice' for a multi-billion-dollar organization, ensuring our mission is understood by the most influential media outlets, policymakers and global stakeholders. Hybrid in MN/DC: This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week

Primary Responsibilities: Enterprise Strategic Leadership: · Narrative Architecture: Design and lead a multi-year media strategy with federal and state policy goals · Integration: Bridge the gap between Government Affairs, Legal and Clinical leadership to ensure a unified external posture on issues like Medicare Advantage, drug pricing and care equity Elite Media & Public Affairs: · High-Stakes Spokesperson: Act as the primary on-the-record voice for the company on sensitive national policy issues; manage top tier inquiries and editorial board briefings · Power Network: Build and maintain relationships with bureau chiefs, senior editors and influential columnists at outlets like The New York Times, WSJ, The Washington Post and Politico · Political Intelligence: Translate

Apply for this role on UnitedHealth Group’s official careers site.