The Senior Vice President, Supply Chain & Logistics provides executive leadership for end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and automation capabilities across OptumRx Pharmacy Care Services (PCS). This role is accountable for developing and executing strategies that enable a scalable, resilient, and cost-effective pharmacy network while supporting growth, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and improved consumer experience.
This leader will oversee all aspects of pharmacy supply chain which includes procurement, inventory management & optimization, distribution & logistics, drug shortage & risk management, vendor management, strategic planning & pharmacy network design. The SVP will operate across a highly matrixed org by partnering closely with Pharmacy Operations, IT, Finance, Product, Quality, Regulatory, and Enterprise Services to ensure OptumRx’s pharmacy footprint and supply continuity are positioned for both current performance and long-term growth.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Hybrid in MN/DC: This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Set and execute enterprise strategy for Supply Chain & Logistics across OptumRx, aligning capabilities to business growth, service, quality, regulatory, and financial objectives
- Lead procurement, logistics, demand and supply planning, drug and prescriber file management, and equipment maintenance across a complex, multi-site pharmacy network
- Own and drive pharmacy footprint/location strategy across the PCS portfolio, including network design, capacity planning, site selection, expansions, and new pharmacy builds
- Advance and sustain globalized procurement strategies, optimizing supplier performance, cost leverage, supply continuity, and risk mitigation
- Lead enterprise supply chain risk and resilience strategies, including continuity planning, disruption mitigation, and supplier risk management
- Partner closely with Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance teams to ensure supply chain operations are audit-ready and aligned with regulatory requirements
- Drive data- and analytics-enabled decision-making, including performance metrics, forecasting, and continuous improvement across supply chain and logistics functions
- Operate effectively within a highly matrixed organization, influencing senior leaders and aligning cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, enterprise solutions
- Lead financial stewardship, including operating budgets, multi-year capital planning, ROI-based investment decisions, and performance outcomes
- Build and develop a high-performing leadership team, drive talent development, succession planning, and a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Represent OptumRx in key external partnerships and supplier relationships, strengthening enterprise capabilities and market positioning
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:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, operations, logistics within large-scale, complex environments
- Demonstrated success leading multi-site or network-based operations
- Deep experience in supply chain strategy, procurement, logistics, fulfillment, and supplier management
- Proven ability to lead logistics and technology-enabled operations, including capital planning and digital transformation initiatives
- Solid capability to operate, collaborate and influence within a matrixed enterprise environment
- Experience with facility network design and long-range capacity planning
- Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, capital investments, and enterprise performance outcomes
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field
- Healthcare, pharmacy, or regulated industry experience
