Manager, Product Lifecycles

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Salary Range:

$46.00 - $76.00

Union Position:

No Department Details Summary The Manager of Product Lifecycles is responsible for the strategic development and leadership of the product development team. Leads team to develop strategies to meet the Sanford Health Plan financial performance and growth goals through integrated product offerings. Job Description Responsible for the day-to-day performance of the product development team. Manages and coordinates product development activities within the department. Develops best practices to ensure commercial products are positioned to meet Sanford Health Plan strategies and membership goals. Strives to improve the customer experience and value of products provided by the Sanford Health Plan. Drives the analysis, development and monitoring of new and existing products and services. Participates in conducting market research and analysis, measuring customer preferences, industry standards and trends. Monitors national carrier and local competitor products. Collaborates with other teams to evaluate, analyze and modify benefit designs, networks and pricing to ensure marketability of products. Partners with leadership team to develop proposals for innovative products and services that will ensure product positioning. Provides financial projections, sales forecasts and marketing and implementation plans for new products. Educates all levels of staff on product features and assists with implementation of new products and enhancements as needed. Manages relationships with vendors, product development partners and affiliate contracts. Participates in budget forecasting. Possesses strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. Possesses advanced knowledge in benefits design, insurance industry processes, fully-insured and self-funded plan designs. Demonstrates strong abilities in creative thinking, project planning, new product development and effective communications. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, economics or healthcare administration required. Master's degree preferred. Minimum five years' experience in new product development or business management. Previous insurance sales experience helpful. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan's mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.