Pays $113k-$193k — Pharmacist market median is ~$144k (310 jobs) · Above average in Pharmacy for work-life (4.5/10, vs 7,387 in this specialty)
Specialty Operations Manager Pharmacist
About the Role
Remote specialty pharmacy operations manager role. Manage client relationships and specialty programs. Durham, NC.
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Specialty Operations Manager Pharmacist – Remote in Durham, North Carolina. Optum is a global organization 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $112,700 - $193,200
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
This position offers remote work flexibility. Work with UnitedHealth Group in Durham, North Carolina.
Key Responsibilities
The Specialty Operations Manager leads client relationships and manages the day-to-day operations of specialty pharmacy programs. They are responsible for clinical strategy execution, performance reporting, and providing data-driven recommendations to optimize client health outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or a PharmD and possess an active, unrestricted US state-specific pharmacist license. Experience in specialty pharmacy, account management, and total cost of care is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 45 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 29% are remote, 36% have no call, 58% require no weekends — this position is remote.
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,046 active listings.
Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.5/10 on work-life balance for Pharmacist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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