[Remote] Manager, Product Development

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NMDP is an organization seeking a Manager of Product Development responsible for managing products, conducting market research, and bringing new products to market. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, build, and launch products that align with the organization's vision and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Leverages his or her industry expertise to inform and shape the overall product strategy
• Serves as a product evangelist throughout the organization and with external stakeholders in order to create buy-in, as well as build awareness and credibility
• Collaborates on the product strategy and product roadmap that reflects the priorities of the organization, as well as our customers, while also delivering on our strategic objectives
• Conducts market research and meets with customers to solicit feedback on current products and understand unmet needs
• Assesses the competitive environment and determine our competitive position compared to others in the market
• Owns the creative process of generating, developing and curating new product ideas to drive growth
• Translates the product strategy into detailed requirements and specifications
• Clearly articulates the value proposition to the internal development team so they understand the demand for and interest in a new product or product release
• Owns product definition, specifically the identification of key product functionality that best meets the needs of the internal and external stakeholders
• Drives product development and continuously re-prioritizes features and functionality as new information is obtained during the product development cycle
• Leverages industry expertise to drive product pricing and positioning strategies to drive growth in lives and revenue
• Works with Marketing to develop marketing and promotional strategies appropriate for each product and in consideration of the target audience
• Increases market share through the development and delivery of market-driven products, as well as working with Sales/Business Development on product sales strategies
• Assists the Sales/Business Development team in the development of pitch decks, product overviews, and other sales support materials for the products in your portfolio
• Develops and leads a high-performing, cross-functional team focused on the delivery of our objectives and initiatives
• Actively monitors product, customer and operational metrics and course corrects as needed
• Designs and monitors metrics for biobank usage and performance
• Oversees the delivery of products & services that meet or exceed provider expectations and meet SLAs
• Owns the P&L and ensures financial and operational metrics are met or exceeded
• Collaborates cross-functionally to deliver services
• Attend conferences and builds relationships with industry influencers and key customers
• Attends multi-department meetings, and communicates regularly to internal and external stakeholder groups in multiple forums
• Acts as a leader supporting the strategic goals and initiatives of NMDP
• Participates in strategic planning for the organization and review progress toward achieving strategic goals on a monthly basis
• Builds professional networks in this and related industries for the purposes of best practice sharing and performance benchmarking
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Knowledge of product management methodologies, business case development, pricing strategies
• Demonstrate proven track record of growing product portfolios or businesses
• Demonstrate proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
• Develop product and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to leadership team
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one's sleeves to get the job done
• Manage multiple priorities and adeptly handle risk and uncertainty
• Influence without authority
• Exhibit high proficiency with applications used in the business unit
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Bachelor's degree required. Upon evaluation, equivalent related experience and/or education may be substituted for degree requirement
• 2-4 years of product or brand management experience, including developing and delivering B2B products and services for healthcare entities (e.g. transplant centers, physicians, and other medical professionals
• 2 years of experience leading teams
• MBA strongly preferred
• Leadership of AI roadmap and usage

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and disability
• Accident/critical illness/hospital
• Well-being
• Legal
• Identity theft
• Pet benefits
• Retirement
• Paid time off/holidays
• Leave
• Incentive plans

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