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**Title: Director Product Development**
**About Catalent San Diego:**
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.
The Catalent San Diego site is a premier pharmaceutical chemistry development and manufacturing organization supporting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. We focus on bringing client drug compounds from discovery to the clinic with services that include analytical development, pre-formulation testing, formulation development, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) manufacturing and stability storage and testing for Preclinical through Phase 2 programs. At Catalent San Diego, we recruit and develop exceptional individuals with a passion for science and determination to excel. We offer a technically challenging and stimulating environment and the opportunity to learn from the best. For over 25 years, the San Diego site has prioritized employee engagement, good science, and creating customer loyalty, resulting in the opportunity for both growth and stability for our team members while we make a real impact for the patients we support.
**Summary:**
Catalent Pharma Solutions is seeking a dynamic leader to join us as Director, Product Development. The Director, Product Development (PD) is responsible for providing operational, scientific and technical leadership for all product development activities, which includes customer-focused programs and programs based with other Catalent operations. This also includes strategically planning future site capabilities and on-boarding of new development and manufacturing technologies. As a leader, the Director, Product Development will enhance and grow the technical and intellectual capabilities of the site while leading a client-centric team capable of solving diverse problem statements for small molecule and peptide therapeutics. The Director will lead the PD team and work in tandem with Project Management, Analytical Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to assure delivery according to agreements with the clients. You will also offer support to sales (BD) and marketing and emphasize the leadership of development programs with a clear awareness of the site's Quality & Safety culture.
The candidate should have extensive industry and management experience, as well as in-depth knowledge of formulation of preclinical and Phase I/II oral and/or parenteral formulations and supporting analytical techniques (such as HPLC and physical characterization). Understanding and application of bioavailability enhancing formulation technologies required. Experience with bioavailability enhancing techniques for oral small molecules is important. Current understanding of cGMP regulations is a must. The candidate must be a self-starter, have excellent written and oral communication skills, problem solving and organizational skills. All duties will be performed in compliance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and GMP regulations, as appropriate.
**The Role:**
+ Development and management of 4-8 reports including annual reviews and performance management of all direct reports. Direct reports may also supervise full-time employees. Total group under supervision may include >20 employees.
+ Manage department salary budget, hiring/staffing, and training budget.
+ Final review of work proposals, timelines, reports and system/procedural changes. Lead strategic and tactical scientific discussions with clients and scientific staff.
+ Proactively suggest solutions that help both our internal teams and our clients meet their objectives.
+ Provide direction for the development of drug CMC efforts including toxicology and human studies.
+ Communicate with clients with respect to specific scope and direction of projects, as well as costs and timing of contracted work.
+ Act as escalation point for client concerns, participate actively in maintaining client loyalty through independent leader-to-leader meetings, business review meetings, and other forums.
+ Provide progress updates to accounts receivable for client billing.
+ Represent Catalent by involvement with scientific community through conferences and speaking opportunities. Manage the transfer of projects from development to manufacturing and transfer of projects to external vendors and other Catalent sites.
+ Review and contribute to proposals/contracts for scientific projects, suggest pricing strategy.
+ Communicate with Business Development on department status and provide feedback on proposals. Participate in or lead cross-functional teams and projects, such as Quality/Compliance, Continuous Improvement, Safety, and Operations.
+ Recommend department goals and objectives.Participate in site leadership team activities.
+ Lead a team that works well with other departments and can be an extension of our external partners.
**The Candidate:**
+ PhD in Pharmaceutical related sciences and minimum 11 to 13 years relevant industry experience
+ B.S. in Pharmaceutical related sciences and minimum of 15 years of relevant industry experience or M.S. with minimum 13 years of relevant experience
+ Should have broad industry and management experience, with in-depth knowledge of CMC related activities. These may include but are not limited to preformulation, analytical method development (such as HPLC), development of preclinical and clinical oral and parenteral formulations, and phase appropriate quality control activities.
+ Understanding of cGMP regulations.
The anticipated starting salary range for this role in San Diego, CA is $185,000 to $235,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
**Why You Should Join Catalent:**
+ Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
+ Diverse, inclusive culture
+ Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
+ Dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
+ Community engagement and green initiatives
+ Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual
+ Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
+ Tuition Reimbursement
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
**Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!** Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
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The Product Management Director is responsible for supporting life product development, creative product ideas, building close relationships with distribution partners, and supporting technical analysis of products, as well as working closely with Market Solutions, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Underwriting and IT to build and support US life products.
This is a **Hybrid** opportunity in our Boston Office where you will come into the office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and can work from home on Monday and Friday.
**Position Responsibilities:**
+ **Product Development:** support cross-functional core teams in product development initiatives, ensuring that projects are implemented according to plan and that any issues are resolved promptly and effectively. Primary product development responsibilities will be for M products and LifeCare.
+ **Relationship Management:** Maintain a strong relationship with the M Product and Pricing teams and work closely with those teams to develop new products for M firms.
+ **Admin Support:** Represent Product Management on implementation efforts for Day 2 admin work and other special projects; write business requirements and specs and ensure projects are delivered as intended.
+ **Distribution Support:** Assist Distribution with technical questions relating to John Hancock's M Products and LifeCare; assist on competitive cases to ensure John Hancock's products are presented in the best possible manner; present to distributors on John Hancock's products as requested.
+ **Idea Generation & Execution:** Develop new ideas for life product development projects, admin enhancements, and product marketing stories, and bring these ideas to market.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree
+ 5+ years' experience in the industry
+ Knowledge of the Life Insurance marketplace
+ Technical understanding of life insurance products
+ Very strong presentation skills with the ability to present to a large audience
+ Ability to occasionally travel to represent the Product Development team at distribution meetings and events
+ Experience with administrative systems a plus
+ Demonstrated ability to break down technical information and present to a senior management audience
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal with both technical and non-technical audiences and customers.
+ Ability to analyze large amounts of data and synthesize the essential information for both senior management and distribution stakeholders.
+ Track record of thriving under tight deadlines
+ Strong Microsoft Excel skills
+ Ability to translate ideas into clearly defined and executable business requirements
+ Strategic thinker
**When you join our team:**
+ We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
+ We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
+ As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
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En Manulife/John Hancock, valoramos nuestra diversidad. Nos esforzamos por atraer, formar y retener una fuerza laboral tan diversa como los clientes a los que prestamos servicios, y para fomentar un entorno laboral inclusivo en el que se aprovechen las fortalezas de las culturas y las personas. Estamos comprometidos con la equidad en las contrataciones, la retención de talento, el ascenso y la remuneración, y administramos todas nuestras prácticas y programas sin discriminación por motivos de raza, ascendencia, lugar de origen, color, origen étnico, ciudadanía, religión o creencias religiosas, credo, sexo (incluyendo el embarazo y las afecciones relacionadas con este), orientación sexual, características genéticas, condición de veterano, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, estado civil, estatus familiar, discapacidad, o cualquier otro aspecto protegido por la ley vigente.
Nuestra prioridad es eliminar las barreras para garantizar la igualdad de acceso al empleo. Un representante de Recursos Humanos trabajará con los solicitantes que requieran una adaptación razonable durante el proceso de solicitud. Toda la información que se haya compartido durante el proceso de solicitud de adaptación se almacenará y utilizará de manera congruente con las leyes y las políticas de Manulife/John Hancock correspondientes. Para solicitar una adaptación razonable en el proceso de solicitud, envíenos un mensaje a .
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Boston, Massachusetts
**Modalidades de Trabajo**
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$120,750.00 USD - $217,350.00 USD
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Manulife/John Hancock ofrece a los empleados aptos una amplia variedad de beneficios personalizables, entre ellos, beneficios de salud, odontológicos, de salud mental, oftalmológicos, por discapacidad a corto y a largo plazo, cobertura de seguro de vida y por muerte accidental y desmembramiento, adopción/subrogación y bienestar, y planes de asistencia al empleado/familiar. También ofrecemos a los empleados admisibles varios planes de ahorro para la jubilación (incluidos planes de ahorro 401(k) o de pensiones y un plan mundial de propiedad de acciones con contribuciones equivalentes del empleador) y recursos de asesoramiento y educación financiera. Nuestro generoso programa de días libres pagos en EE. UU. contempla hasta 11 días festivos, 3 días personales, 150 horas de vacaciones y 40 horas de licencia por enfermedad (o más cuando lo exija la ley) por año, y ofrecemos todos los tipos de licencias contempladas por la ley.
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**Our Purpose**
_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Director, Product Development
Overview
The Director, Credit Products, will support the development, management, and execution of the consumer credit product line strategy (PLS) globally, reporting to the VP, Credit Products. This role is responsible for developing and enhancing CVPs in line with the PLS based on the latest consumer insights and market landscape to ensure product competitiveness globally. This role will also work with the commercialization team to drive the commercial success of consumer credit execution and commercialization of PLS/CVPs, including high-priority RFP and customer engagements.
Role
· Develop and maintain up-to-date consumer and market insights and intelligence to identify PLS/CVP opportunities globally.
· Support the relevant research activities that inform both the current and future credit products at a global, regional, or country level that will enhance existing product lines.
· Support the development and management of the product governance framework and forum.
· Lead the effort in managing and enhancing product operations and core product requirements globally by partnering with key functional stakeholders such as legal, compliance, franchise, and engineering etc.
· Support the development of differentiated value propositions to meet the current and emerging needs of consumers and customers; identify critical internal and external benefits and platforms that will be required to fulfill the end value proposition, including the definition of a Minimum Viable Product.
· Work with the regional product teams to execute against the global PLS/credit product strategy, including but not limited to ensuring ongoing CVP modernization/optimization, providing PLS toolkits, and more.
· Support the development of internal and external product narratives, including FSMs, by partnering with product marketing and regional product teams.
· Support account teams to win high-priority deals and manage critical customer engagements by developing and delivering competitive product responses in collaboration with regional and functional stakeholders.
Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more.
**Pay Ranges**
Purchase, New York: $170,000 - $273,000 USD

**Job Overview:**
The Product Development team's purpose is to lead the innovation and productivity agendas to grow KDP brands, transform beyond its core, and improve the profitability of our products. At KDP, our inspiration is to bring meaningful impact and that starts with our company vision -- Drink Well, Do Good!
This Leadership role within R&D will lead the Innovation agenda to design and develop products across the Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) Portfolio and Food Service. The incumbent will be a strategic thinker, natural collaborator, influencer, and lead the development and commercialization of our key brands. This role positions Keurig Dr Pepper to delight our consumers and customers through a variety of our brands and channels.
The role will work closely with Marketing, Commercial, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance leaders. The leader should have strong interpersonal skills to build key cross functional partnerships and relationships to foster a team environment aligned to the overall KDP values and culture.
The role will report to VP, Cold Product Development.
**Key Responsibilities** :
+ Partner with Marketing to build the Innovation strategy across our CSD portfolio and Food Service channels by influencing stakeholders and peers on the strategic vision and road map
+ Leads the Product strategy, planning, influencing, and commercialization of the Food Service agenda with the Commercial and Marketing team
+ Implements the CSD R&D strategy, goals, and business plans to drive growth while appropriately allocating resources to balance immediate and long-term objectives
+ Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, and Supply Chain on the CSD Innovation and Food Service pipeline across the KDP portfolio
+ Partners actively with R&D leaders in the progression of Design-to-Value, Product Design, New Technologies, Supplier partnerships, and external innovation to build out a robust multi-year pipeline
+ Manages team of Scientists, where role is empowered to make decisions & recommendations on productivity ideas and development while influencing key stakeholders and Brand owners on the purpose, functionality & role of the product
+ Provides technical leadership in the development and optimization of products from bench to pilot scale up, and through full commercialization for the US and Canadian market
+ Proactively influences and co-leads Innovation workshops, planning, and the technical and financial assessment of ideas with cross-functional partners
+ Develops and communicates key business updates to stakeholders and senior leadership
+ Ability to create and lead processes to drive efficiency, resolve complexity, and prioritize high performance team behavior
+ Inspires, motivates, and develops talent maintaining a forward thinking, agile, and people focused environment
+ Manages and aligns the overall CSD and Food Service R&D budget and planning
**Requirements:**
+ Minimum bachelor's degree, graduate degree is a plus. (Food Science or Engineering preferred).
+ 12+ years of experience with a food/beverage company is highly desirable
+ 5+ years' experience managing, leading, and developing direct reports
+ Additional experience with hot fill, cold fill, retort, and aseptic processes is a plus.
+ Proficient in consumer design and value creation is a plus.
+ Extremely strong skills in business acumen, financial analysis, influencing, leading cross-functional teams
+ Must have excellent presentation and communication skills
+ Demonstrated consumer empathy for developing consumer centric propositions
+ Ability to travel is required
**CAPABILITIES:**
+ Ability to manage ambiguity and complex problems. Create solution paths reflecting a range of sustainable, functional, and technically feasible options.
+ Understanding of and experience in managing the inter-dependences and relationships between all aspects of R&D, Marketing, Finance, Commercial, and Supply
+ Self-motivated, takes initiative, highly collaborative with strong problem-solving skills
+ Positively influences peers and stakeholders
+ Change readiness, resiliency and flexibility to thrive in fast moving organization
**Company Overview:**
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!
Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that's proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?
We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

**Our Purpose**
_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Director, Product Development
Overview:
Mastercard Checkout Services focuses on making payments simpler, more efficient, and more secure. We are building highly scalable digital payment experiences through our products such as Click to Pay, Secure Card on File Tokenization and Token Authentication Service.
Our vision is to enable Click to Pay as a core card benefit across all issued cards worldwide, and enable secure and seamless guest checkout experiences. This Director of Product Development, with a strong technical focus, will be part of Mastercard Checkout Services team, and shape Click to Pay product strategic roadmap and bring innovative solutions to life towards scaling Mastercard Checkout Services.
We are looking for a top performer with entrepreneurial spirit and experience in executing complex technology projects across multiple product platform teams, working with exceptional colleagues around the globe. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of product strategy, architect, and solution design. If you're passionate about shaping the future of digital payments through smart, scalable architecture and creative solutioning, join us!
Role
- Lead solutioning for product discovery initiatives, exploring new technologies, use cases, trends, and market opportunities that will contribute to the evolution of Click to Pay long-term product strategy.
- Support pre-sales and partnership engagements by providing technical assessments, solution architectures, and integration overviews.
- Act as the technical bridge between external partners and internal product development teams-balancing user experience, feasibility, and system constraints.
- Translate customer and partner needs into scalable product capabilities and architectural designs across a variety of use cases.
- Define and document technical requirements in collaboration with Product Managers, Engineering, UX, and Legal & Privacy teams.
- Stay current on industry trends, security protocols, and emerging technologies relevant to digital payments and authentication.
All About You
- 7+ years in product architecture, technical product management, or solution architecture roles-ideally in digital payments, identity, or large-scale platforms.
- Deep familiarity with tokenization, secure remote commerce protocols, authentication, and PCI-related constraints.
- Strong understanding of web technologies, APIs, cloud-native architecture, and service-oriented design.
- Proven experience translating abstract product goals into concrete architecture and system behavior. Hands-on experience with developer documentation, wireframes, or prototypes a plus.
- Proven record of cross-functional collaboration skills with a strong focus on working across business, engineering, UX, and research teams.
- Strong Problem solving with ability to interact with, build consensus and influence a variety of internal and external business partners and customers.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Prior experience in federated ecosystems or global product deployments is a strong advantage.
- Proven ability to work with extremely fast paced environment, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Bachelor's degree required, Advanced degree preferred.
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Total Base Pay Range
178,000.00 - 284,000.00
Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance), flexible spending account and health savings account, paid leaves (including 16 weeks new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 5 personal days, 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays, 401k with a best-in-class company match, deferred compensation for eligible roles, fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities, eligibility for tuition reimbursement, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.
**Pay Ranges**
New York City, New York: $178,000 - $284,000 USD

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you'll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
**Position Purpose:** Manages the product life cycle, and in particular, the idea/strategic planning, feasibility and decision stages of the product life cycle. In addition to managing a Product Development and Management staff, responsible for the design and development of new products that are identified for implementation, as well as for introducing product profitability and service improvements to existing products. This individual will also support Sales in product customizations for all product lines.
+ Assists in the compilation of competitive analyses, market analysis and custom market research to support potential product enhancements; product simplification or retirement initiatives; or market expansions.
+ Works with appropriate departments and joint venture partners to assure that new product initiatives meet an internal and external feasibility test.
+ Analysis includes, but is not limited to, regulatory and compliance feasibility, financial feasibility and market feasibility.
+ Compiles feasibility studies, which could include the following: marketing plan, business case, financial pro formas, and identification of key decision points and critical paths for implementation.
+ Such plans are intended to assure that the structure (training, staff, equipment, and processes) is in place to meet the product's stated goals.
+ Prepares detailed feasibility studies including needed resources, business case and recommendations for new product implementation.
+ Provides support for the Proposal Unit, Sales management, Underwriting, Actuarial, Operations and Legal and, if needed, directly with prospective clients, when appropriate (i.e., major customization that will become a standard type of product offering), to understand the desired features and terms for customized managed care plans.
+ For existing products, conducts a continuous quality improvement program.
+ This involves writing business and marketing plans that track the products' performance versus established corporate profitability or service goals, and making recommendations that will improve the product from a profitability or performance perspective.
+ Manages a Product Development & Management staff affected by the creation of a new plan to understand and resolve their concerns, issues, requirements and limitations relating to the new plan being designed, and to define the implementation responsibilities and related time requirements for each department.
+ Provides initial communication and training for internal and external audiences on new product initiatives.
+ In conjunction with Product Development & Management staff, develops implementation task plans for each new product, including specific assignments and timing requirements for each task.
+ Plans include, but are not limited to, enhancements to information systems, operational procedures, and organization responsibilities needed to provide the services included in the new products.
+ Acts as liaison to national product development initiatives and introduces new products.
+ Prepares periodic reports/presentations for the committees regarding the status of new product initiatives.
+ Performs other duties as assigned
+ Complies with all policies and standards
**Education/Experience:** College degree required; advanced degree in health care administration preferred. Minimum seven years experience in healthcare or other related product management is necessary. Experience with product development and management is highly desirable. Experience in Marketing is preferred.Pay Range: $116,100.00 - $214,700.00 per year
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

Job Title: Product Development Art Director

Employment Type: W2 Contract, Part-time (20–30 hours per week), may increase in hours

Location: Anoka, MN 55303

Duration: 6 months (may extend)

We are seeking a highly organized and innovative Art Director with experience in product development to provide part-time support. This freelance opportunity is ideal for someone who excels at transforming strategic concepts into tangible, production-ready designs and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

As an integral member of the creative team, you will play a key role in alleviating workload bottlenecks and addressing temporary resource gaps. We’re looking for someone who can seamlessly translate high-level ideas into compelling product concepts, iterate quickly based on feedback, and ensure every deliverable meets the highest standards of detail and quality.

Responsibilites:

• Translate broad creative direction into innovative, production-ready product design concepts.
• Create multiple design solutions and iterate efficiently based on stakeholder feedback.
• Prepare final art boards and assets for manufacturing, ensuring precision and quality.
• Provide and receive constructive feedback to refine concepts and drive projects forward.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in a supportive and communicative environment.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop with hands-on product design experience.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to generate multiple design concepts rapidly.
• Keen attention to detail across typography, layout, and light illustration work.
• Strong organizational abilities—adept at managing shifting priorities amid ambiguity.
• Experience giving and receiving feedback within collaborative teams.
• Resource management skills are a plus; ability to coordinate or lead freelance artists as needed.

Job Title: Product Development Art Director

Employment Type: W2 Contract, Part-time (20–30 hours per week), may increase in hours

Location: Anoka, MN 55303

Duration: 6 months (may extend)

We are seeking a highly organized and innovative Art Director with experience in product development to provide part-time support. This freelance opportunity is ideal for someone who excels at transforming strategic concepts into tangible, production-ready designs and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

As an integral member of the creative team, you will play a key role in alleviating workload bottlenecks and addressing temporary resource gaps. We’re looking for someone who can seamlessly translate high-level ideas into compelling product concepts, iterate quickly based on feedback, and ensure every deliverable meets the highest standards of detail and quality.

Responsibilites:

• Translate broad creative direction into innovative, production-ready product design concepts.
• Create multiple design solutions and iterate efficiently based on stakeholder feedback.
• Prepare final art boards and assets for manufacturing, ensuring precision and quality.
• Provide and receive constructive feedback to refine concepts and drive projects forward.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in a supportive and communicative environment.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop with hands-on product design experience.
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to generate multiple design concepts rapidly.
• Keen attention to detail across typography, layout, and light illustration work.
• Strong organizational abilities—adept at managing shifting priorities amid ambiguity.
• Experience giving and receiving feedback within collaborative teams.
• Resource management skills are a plus; ability to coordinate or lead freelance artists as needed.

We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented R&D Product Development Engineer to design, develop, and improve new products from concept to production. The role involves conducting research, prototyping, testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, market-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead research, design, and development of new products, components, and systems.

• Analyze customer needs, market trends, and competitor products to guide design decisions.

• Create and test prototypes using CAD software, simulation tools, and lab equipment.

• Conduct product testing, validation, and verification to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, marketing, and supply chain teams to transition designs into production.

• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and specifications for internal and external stakeholders.

• Support continuous improvement of existing products by identifying design enhancements or cost reductions.

• Stay current with emerging technologies, materials, and industry best practices.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Chemical, or related Engineering field (Master’s preferred for some roles).

• Proven experience in R&D, product design, or product development engineering.

• Strong knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, or similar).

• Familiarity with prototyping, testing, and validation techniques.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials science, and design for manufacturability (DFM).

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and creative design skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Knowledge of regulatory standards and quality systems (ISO, FDA, CE, etc.) is an advantage.

Work Environment

• Collaboration with R&D, design, production, and marketing teams.

• Hands-on prototyping and lab testing.

• Fast-paced environment with emphasis on innovation and continuous improvement.

Career Path

• Progression to roles such as Senior Product Development Engineer , R&D Manager , Innovation Manager , or Director of Product Development .