[Remote] Senior Director, Product Management - MarketScan

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Merative is a company dedicated to transforming healthcare through data and analytics. They are seeking a Senior Director of Product Management for MarketScan to define and lead the long-term strategy for MarketScan, manage product portfolios, and align cross-functional teams to improve healthcare outcomes through actionable insights.ResponsibilitiesDefine and lead the long-term strategy for MarketScan, aligning portfolio priorities to corporate growth objectives and evolving market demand in life sciences, government, and academic researchIdentify and pursue new opportunities for MarketScan expansion, including new data assets, partnerships, and AI-enabled experiences that improve speed-to-insight and research usabilityManage investment tradeoffs across data product innovation, and operational excellence to deliver against financial growth plansOwn end-to-end portfolio leadership across MarketScan offerings (datasets, delivery modalities, and applications), including roadmap, lifecycle management, performance tracking, and product packaging strategyDrive 'research-grade' data value through clear product definitions, data documentation expectations, and fit-for-purpose usability for diverse researcher personas (programmers, epidemiologists, HEOR leaders, etc.)Partner with Data Operations, Data Governance, and Engineering to ensure quality, repeatability, and consistency in data pipelines and releasesAdvance MarketScan’s delivery experiences—supporting both file-based and cloud-enabled access models—and define product requirements to continuously improve customer onboarding, usability, and adoptionPartner with Engineering to evolve the product delivery model with modern SDLC practices (automation, CI/CD enablement where applicable, quality improvements, operational resiliency)Define where and how AI can create meaningful customer value across the MarketScan experience (e.g., discovery, documentation, study setup support, workflow acceleration)—with a focus on responsible, compliant, and practical adoptionProvide strategic direction to marketing, sales, partnerships, and enablement teams—ensuring clear value narratives, differentiated positioning, and aligned packaging guidance for MarketScanTranslate product strategy and performance into executive-ready updates, and drive decision-making across senior stakeholdersStrengthen feedback loops with Sales, Consulting/Services, and Customer Success to inform roadmap priorities and reduce friction across the customer lifecycleServe as a public-facing leader for MarketScan—engaging with strategic customers, partners, and industry forums to build trust, gather market intelligence, and shape the external point of viewBuild deep customer relationships to validate roadmap direction, accelerate adoption, and identify co-creation opportunitiesBuild and lead a high-performing product organization; set clear goals, decision rights, and a coaching-oriented cultureEstablish a predictable operating cadence (OKRs/roadmap reviews/quarterly planning) that drives cross-functional alignment and on-time deliveryLead and develop a high-performing team of product managers and technologists (as applicable), fostering a culture of clarity, execution, accountability, and continuous learningDrive continued execution of AI maturity into core product practiceSkills10+ years of experience in product management, product strategy, data/analytics platforms, or adjacent domains, with at least 5 years in senior leadership rolesExpert understanding of market needs, client pain points, key use cases of real-world data, and growth opportunitiesProven success leading complex product portfolios—ideally within real-world data, healthcare claims data, data platforms, analytics, or research solutionsStrong understanding of healthcare data expectations and constraints (data quality, privacy, governance, de-identification principles, and operational controls)Demonstrated ability to partner deeply with Engineering, Data Operations, and Governance teams to deliver scalable, reliable data products and customer experiencesTrack record of influencing cross-functional executive stakeholders and driving alignment across product, commercial, and operational prioritiesExceptional strategic thinking, communication, and leadership skillsBachelor's degree requiredMBA, MPH, PhD, or related advanced degree preferredBenefitsRemote first / work from home cultureFlexible vacation to help you rest, recharge, and connect with loved onesPaid leave benefitsHealth, dental, and vision insurance401k retirement savings planInfertility benefitsTuition reimbursement, life insurance, EAP – and more!Company OverviewMerative is an IT services company that offers products to improve decision-making and performance. It is a sub-organization of Francisco Partners. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.merative.com.