Senior Regulatory Adhere Analyst - Pharmacy Licensing

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. 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. The Senior Regulatory Adherence Analyst will play a critical role within the OptumRx Pharmacy Licensing Team, leading the development, execution, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive pharmacy licensing implementation program. This position will be responsible for creating scalable processes, project frameworks, and governance structures that support pharmacy licensing activities across the organization. The successful candidate will partner closely with Licensing, Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and business stakeholders to ensure new and existing pharmacy licensing requirements are integrated effectively into operational workflows. This role will serve as a strategic resource for complex licensing initiatives, helping drive consistency, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across pharmacy implementation projects. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. while leading challenging and impactful initiatives that directly support OptumRx's pharmacy operations and growth strategies.

Develop, implement, and maintain a pharmacy licensing implementation program that supports new pharmacy openings, acquisitions, ownership changes, officer changes, remodels, rebranding initiatives, and license closures Create standardized project plans, implementation methodologies, tools, documentation, and governance processes to support licensing activities across multiple pharmacy business lines Lead cross-functional implementation efforts by coordinating activities among Licensing, Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Facilities, Credentialing, and business stakeholders Establish project tracking, reporting, and performance metrics to monitor implementation milestones, identify risks, and ensure timely completion of licensing initiatives Evaluate current licensing workflows and develop process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance regulatory compliance Serve as a subject matter expert on pharmacy licensing requirements and implementation practices, providing consultation and guidance to internal stakeholders Support organizational growth initiatives by integrating licensing requirements into new business opportunities, pharmacy launches, acquisitions, and operational expansions Develop and maintain implementation playbooks, standard operating procedures, training materials, and best practices for pharmacy licensing projects Monitor and interpret regulatory changes affecting pharmacy licensing and incorporate new requirements into implementation processes Identify project risks and compliance concerns and appropriately escalate issues to licensing leadership Partner with regulatory agencies, including State Boards of Pharmacy, the DEA, and other state and federal regulators, as necessary to support licensing implementation activities Operate effectively within a highly matrixed Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, and business environment across Optum, UnitedHealthcare, and delegated entities You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

High School Diploma/GED 2+ years of experience in healthcare regulatory licensing,