Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

This role is for Optum/United Health Groups’ Research division, Advisory Board.

Advisory Board is a best practice research firm that was acquired by Optum in 2017. For over 40 years, Advisory Board research has been the health care industry’s guiding light, bringing our provider and service provider members closer to best practice performance. We help leaders and future leaders in the health care industry work smarter and faster by providing provocative insights, actionable strategies, and practical tools to support execution. Learn more about Advisory Board by visiting https://www.advisory.com.

Advisory Board is seeking an experienced writer to help write custom content across health care topics for our sponsorship partners, in collaboration with our most senior researchers. This content will convey our most critical insights to a broad audience of health care leaders through multiple formats ranging from quick hit Q&A blogs to case studies to roundtable events.

As part of the sponsorship team at Advisory Board, you’ll sit in-between research and commercial counterparts to bring best-in-class sponsored content to life in a dynamic environment. You’ll be able to consult with existing Advisory Board experts to craft groundbreaking new content with expert insights from top sponsorship partners and name brands. The perfect candidate will enjoy tackling new projects and topics from week to week and work well under deadlines. Additionally, we’re seeking a writer with crucial customer service skills to adapt to key client success expectations.

At Advisory Board, we believe even the best insights will fail if they aren't communicated effectively. We don’t relegate our sponsorship content to separate corner of the site. We are looking for a content writer to help raise branded content to the same level as traditional editorial content. Come help us find the right words to change health care for the better.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with research teams and sponsors to write, edit, and coordinate expert commentary and blog posts on the critical insights and best practices in health care
• Adapt existing Advisory Board insights into new content types while incorporating sponsor’s insights and data
• Serve as an expert in writing for digital-first audiences, helping sponsors understand how to best reach their target audiences
• Maintain client relationships by partnering closely with our Sponsorship Account Manager to deliver content on deadline and communicate updates to client
• Contribute to Advisory Board events (online or in-person), by bringing exciting new sponsorship content partnerships to life on stage
• Actively participate in scoping conversations with potential sponsors, in partnership with commercial counterparts
• Act as an expert externally on trending health care topics while consulting with content experts internally to craft the content
• Balance multiple assignments of various sizes and topics simultaneously, effectively managing time and priorities
  

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
• 3+ years of professional work experience
• Experience in writing under tight deadlines
• Exceptional communications skills, including demonstrated writing and editing experience in a professional environment
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in and knowledge of the U.S. health care industry
• Experience in diving into multiple topics to write content where you were not previously familiar with
• Experience in writing sponsored/branded/custom content for paid contracts
• Experience conducting primary and secondary health care research
• Experience building internal and external relationships while negotiating, prioritizing, and managing concurrent projects
• Demonstrated ability to create, adapt, and publish content specifically for the web
• Proven to be organized, task-oriented, proactive, and deadline-driven
• Ability to work independently
• Current resident of any of the following cities: Boulder, CO; Colorado Springs, CO; Dallas, TX; Hartford, CT; Houston, TX; Minneapolis, MN; Nashville, TN; Phoenix, AZ; Pittsburgh, PA; St. Louis, MO; Tampa, FL
  

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, or New York City Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $66,100 to $118,300. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada/New York City residents is $72,800 to $129,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.