Hiring: Associate Director, Medicare Stars Strategy - Remote Nationwide Company: Optum Location: Schaumburg, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 15:49:38 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Medicare, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Experience: •5+ years' experience with Medicare Part D Star Ratings Required Skills: •Lead and mentor a team of Star strategy pharmacists, providing guidance on strategy development, analytics interpretations, and client delivery •Serve as the Part D Star Ratings subject matter expert for both clients and internal teams •Lead Star strategy development and performance management for assigned clients •Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of client‑specific strategies •Partner cross-functionally with cross‑functional partners on Stars‑related initiatives •Communicate clearly and effectively with clients and leadership •Manage strategic projects requiring problem‑solving, influence, and analytical expertise •Analyze and interpret CMS technical manuals, regulatory guidance, and specification updates Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD) •Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) •Demonstrated capacity to influence cross-functional partners •Strong technical understanding of the CMS star rating requirements •Demonstrated experience leading Stars strategy, performance management, and client-facing consulting engagements •Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging executive level stakeholders •Proven leadership experience, including mentoring team members and managing multiple priorities in a matrixed environment •Strong analytical expertise with ability to interpret complex datasets and translate insights into strategic action •Operational familiarity with Stars forecasting models, adherence programs, and advanced analytics tools •Knowledge of broader quality program (e.g. HEDIS, Part C Stars) Compensation: •$112,700 - $193,200 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!