Pat Keran
About Pat Keran
Pat Keran serves as the Vice President of Emerging Product at CoverMyMeds, focusing on healthcare access innovation. With over 30 years of experience in product and technology leadership, Keran has held various roles at notable companies including UnitedHealth Group and NCR Corp.
Work at CoverMyMeds
Pat Keran serves as the Vice President of Emerging Product at CoverMyMeds, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he leads the strategic direction to enhance access to medication for patients, providers, payers, and pharmaceutical companies. His focus is on evolving and enabling healthcare access through innovation, aligning with CoverMyMeds' mission to simplify the medication process.
Previous Experience at UnitedHealth Group
Prior to his current role, Pat Keran worked at UnitedHealth Group for eight years, from 2011 to 2019, where he held the position of Senior Director of Innovation R&D. He also served as Director of IT Service Management & IT Security from 2004 to 2011 and as Vice President of Product & Innovation from 2019 to 2022. His tenure at UnitedHealth Group contributed to his extensive experience in product and technology leadership.
Career Background in Technology and Product Management
Pat Keran has over 30 years of experience in product and technology leadership roles with Fortune 500 companies. His career includes positions at NCR Corp as a Specialist from 1992 to 1997 and at Target Corporation as a Manager from 1997 to 2004. His diverse leadership background encompasses operations, communications, marketing, change management, quality assurance, process improvement, security, innovation, and product management.
Educational Background
Pat Keran has a strong educational foundation in management and technology. He studied General Management at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, earning a Bachelor of Science from 1987 to 1991. He also completed a Masters Certificate in Information Technology Project Management at The George Washington University School of Business from 1997 to 2003. Additionally, he participated in the Executive Management Program at The Wharton School in 2011.