Emily Markoe
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Results-oriented Senior Director with expertise in product development and market analysis. Proven track record of enhancing sales strategies and managing multi-million-dollar budgets to drive product portfolio growth and improve customer relationships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Product Director at OptumRx
UnitedHealth Group
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
03.2021 - Current
- Drove specialty drug product portfolio growth from $5 million in 2021 to $72 million by 2025 through development and launch of over a dozen products.
- Analyzed specialty drug market trends to inform strategic planning and product roadmaps, presenting findings and recommendations to executives.
- Executed lead generation and prospect sales presentations, identifying client pipelines to enhance sales activities.
- Established innovative network product concept, engaging specialty drug providers and securing over 500 signed locations.
- Interfaced with pharmaceutical manufacturers gaining financial and patient access support for multiple product offerings.
- Managed multi-million-dollar budget allocations and resource planning for multiple concurrent products.
Product Director at OptumRx
UnitedHealth Group
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Led development and commercialization of diverse product offerings in digital service, advocacy, network, provider, clinical, and utilization management.
- Spearheaded product innovation across Optum divisions, creating unique offerings for autoimmune management.
- Conducted market research to establish specialty drug expertise by identifying spending trends and consumer pain points.
Senior Product Development Manager at OptumHealth
UnitedHealth Group
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Developed innovative health management solutions to enhance customer value and reduce healthcare costs.
- Refined proven solutions from testing to commercial application, ensuring scalability and strong operational performance.
- Implemented digital navigation platforms that integrated cross-Optum assets.
Product Manager at OptumHealth
UnitedHealth Group
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Established method for managing custom client requests, enhancing quality execution and compliance.
- Designed and maintained a product development framework interfacing with over 20 product categories and 60 functional areas.
- Managed initiatives to ensure consistency and simplification in product information management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Management
University of St Thomas
St Paul, MNAssociate of Science - Graphic Design
Art Institute of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Product development
- Market analysis
- Strategic planning
- Target client identification
- Sales presentations
- Customer relationship management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Digital innovation
- Budget management
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - Six Sigma Global Institute (2014)
Affiliations
The Women's Health Leadership TRUST (WHLTrust) participant
Timeline
Senior Product Director at OptumRx
UnitedHealth Group
03.2021 - Current
Product Director at OptumRx
UnitedHealth Group
01.2018 - 03.2021
Senior Product Development Manager at OptumHealth
UnitedHealth Group
04.2015 - 12.2017
Product Manager at OptumHealth
UnitedHealth Group
09.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Management
University of St Thomas
Associate of Science - Graphic Design
Art Institute of Minnesota