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Steven Violette

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Healthcare executive with 25+ years of progressive experience across managed care, pharmacy benefit management, and health technology. Proven strategist and operator, recognized for driving transformational change, scaling innovative business models, and delivering measurable results in highly regulated environments. Extensive expertise in Medicare markets, complemented by experience in Medicaid and ACA, with a track record of optimizing pharmacy benefit design, clinical program strategy, and operational performance for organizations serving tens of millions of lives. Skilled at aligning cross-functional teams, fostering high-performance cultures, and leveraging data-driven insights to achieve lasting business and clinical outcomes. Trusted advisor to health tech startups and enterprise leaders, known for integrity, candor, and excellence in execution.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Operating Officer

One Health Link
10.2024 - Current
  • Introduced scalable operational processes to drive efficiency and cross-functional alignment, including the reimplementation of agile sprint planning and daily standups to enhance development velocity and transparency.
  • Designed and launched a monthly reporting package, featuring an operations dashboard that delivers near real-time visibility into KPIs to support data-informed decisions.
  • Led efforts for the organization's SOC-2 Type I accreditation, managing auditor engagement and coordinating the submission of 100+ evidence items to show compliance for One Health Link's healthcare SaaS environment.
  • Redesigned financial models to quantify and present the value proposition of One Health Link's AI-powered platform for multiple pharmacy use cases.

President

Venvio Consulting LLC
05.2024 - Current
  • Founded and operate a sole proprietorship healthcare consulting firm specializing in pharmacy services, health plan management, and government healthcare program administration.
  • Led strategic initiatives, including a health plan's PBM search and contracting process, and the development of a pharmacy-aligned go-to-market strategy for a medical device competing with specialty drug therapies.
  • Serving as an executive advisor to an AI-powered health tech company, supporting evaluation of product-market fit, competitive positioning, go-to-market strategy, and fundraising efforts.

SVP of Government Programs

OptumRx
02.2022 - 05.2024
  • Led PBM operations across Medicare, Medicaid, and Individual Exchange markets, serving over 30M lives, with accountability for financial performance and consistent delivery of operational cost management and program savings targets.
  • Served as Acting Chief Operating Officer for Optum Insurance of Ohio, the licensed administrator of OptumRx's EGWP Part D product, overseeing end-to-end program operations.
  • Restructured the government programs team into a functional design that resulted in enhanced accountability, responsiveness, and efficiency, achieving first-year targets to reduce operational defects by 50% and operating costs by 10%.
  • Led implementation of Inflation Reduction Act provisions, including insulin and vaccine cost caps, while fostering a culture of operational excellence that improved service delivery, employee engagement, and client satisfaction.

VP and Chief Pharmacy Officer

UnitedHealthcare
07.2019 - 02.2022
    • Led formulary and clinical program strategy for the nation's largest private Medicare plans, serving more than 10M beneficiaries and managing over $50B in annual drug spend.
    • Collaborated with CMS and pharmaceutical manufacturers to co-develop a model which became the “Insulin Senior Savings Program,” capping member insulin costs at $35 per month for participating plans beginning in 2021.
    • Integrated clinical pharmacy functions across Medicare and Medicaid business units, creating a unified team structure with four core pillars to streamline enterprise operations and improve alignment.
    • Expanded utilization management for medical drug use within Medicare, achieving over $300M in program savings over two years.

VP of Population Health & Interim VP of Plan Ops

Bright Health
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Directed clinical operations and vendor relationships for pharmacy and medical management, including RFP execution, contracting, and performance oversight to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions across all delegation models.
  • Led strategic integration with Bright's exclusive network provider organizations, aligning clinical program operations to enhance provider experience and drive joint value creation, while launching Medicare-compliant utilization management processes to support Bright's Medicare expansion for 2018.
  • Designed and implemented a proprietary two-level authorization process that reduced prior authorization turnaround times by 75%, improved in-network care delivery, and contributed to operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Selected by executive leadership to concurrently serve as Interim VP of Health Plan Administrative Operations (07/2018 – 01/2019) , overseeing eligibility, enrollment, and claims administration across all lines of business—recognizing operational discipline and leadership.
  • Oversaw vendor performance and ensured operational readiness for 2019 open enrollment and benefit administration.
  • Developed and implemented oversight reporting processes for core business metrics, including auto-adjudication rates, claims aging, and call center service levels.

VP of Pharmacy Services & Clinical Products

Optum
10.2014 - 01.2017
    • Led the insourcing of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services at Optum Health, establishing a new internal service organization that drove revenue growth and enabled the launch of a new Part C Stars program, collectively increasing ARR by $20M.
    • Implemented operational and reporting improvements that boosted productivity by 50% and introduced a quality assurance framework focused on health literacy, clinical accuracy, and member experience.
    • Transitioned to OptumRx following the Catamaran acquisition to lead clinical product strategy, assume accountability for projected financial performance, and direct MTM operations for the combined PBM.
    • Led the design and integration strategy for clinical pharmacy programs into a unified proprietary system, reducing operating costs and expanding service offerings, unlocking new revenue opportunities.

VP of Formulary Strategy and Operations

UnitedHealthcare
10.2011 - 10.2014
    • Led formulary and clinical program strategy for UnitedHealthcare's Medicare plans during a period of rapid growth, serving over 10M members and managing more than $30B in annual drug spend, contributing to enterprise Stars performance, and maintaining Part D regulatory compliance.
    • Implemented a preferred product strategy for diabetic testing supplies, generating $100M+ in annual savings, and launched a network pharmacy-led intervention program that completed 250,000+ actions to improve adherence and close gaps in care.
    • Successfully integrated an acquired health plan's Part D formulary and Stars team, aligning practices and workflows while expanding scope to include MAPD pharmacy product leadership.

Sr Director of Formulary Strategy and Operations

UnitedHealthcare
09.2008 - 10.2011
  • Designed analytic models and algorithms to optimize formulary cost management and validate benefit administration. These tools are still in use today and recognized internally for innovation.
  • Promoted to Vice President after three years in recognition of strong performance, innovation, and operational leadership across UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage and Part D pharmacy strategy.

Education

MBA -

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
08.2002

Doctor of Pharmacy -

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
05.2001

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Organizational Transformation
  • Operational Excellence & Innovation
  • Fiscal Management
  • Product & Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Pharmacy Benefit Management
  • Digital Health Strategy
  • Applying AI for Healthcare Solutions
  • Medicare & Population Health
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Project & Program Leadership
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Talent Acquisition & Team Development

Recognitions And Assets

  • Guest Lecturer – University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Introduction to Medicare, 2019 – 2023
  • Recipient of Bright Health Supernova award for exemplary performance, 2017
  • Recipient of UnitedHealthcare Innovation award, 2014
  • Recipient of UnitedHealthcare Medicare Compliance award, 2011
  • Recipient of Roche Pharmacy Communications Award, 2001
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite, including Co-Pilot, Co-Pilot Studio, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
  • Working Knowledge of: Tableau, Power BI, ClickUp, and Jira

Licensure

  • Registered Pharmacist: Connecticut (PCT.9729), Rhode Island (04229)

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer

One Health Link
10.2024 - Current

President

Venvio Consulting LLC
05.2024 - Current

SVP of Government Programs

OptumRx
02.2022 - 05.2024

VP and Chief Pharmacy Officer

UnitedHealthcare
07.2019 - 02.2022

VP of Population Health & Interim VP of Plan Ops

Bright Health
01.2017 - 07.2019

VP of Pharmacy Services & Clinical Products

Optum
10.2014 - 01.2017

VP of Formulary Strategy and Operations

UnitedHealthcare
10.2011 - 10.2014

Sr Director of Formulary Strategy and Operations

UnitedHealthcare
09.2008 - 10.2011

MBA -

University of Rhode Island

Doctor of Pharmacy -

University of Rhode Island

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