Manager, Product Research - IntelliScript (Remote)

Milliman•Brookfield, WI

18h•$93,700 - $177,675•Remote

About The Position

The Manager, Product Research, will lead a small team of analysts to prioritize, research, and implement enhancements to our Irix product suite. The team will partner closely with stakeholders across the practice, as well as external partners such as clients, data providers, and reinsurers. This team will develop rigorous studies, translate findings into product improvements, and communicate outcomes clearly to diverse audiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or other major with quantitative course work
4+ years of experience in product R&D, analytics, actuarial science, or data science
Expertise with prescription and medical claims data
Solid understanding of underwriting principles and drivers of mortality/morbidity risk
Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional initiatives
Exceptional written and verbal communication to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong critical thinking and ability to think big picture
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerBI, and database querying languages (preferably SQL)
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Databricks, R, and Python
Generate new approaches to problems or innovations to established approaches; think and look outside the box
Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proactive and positive approach to solving problems and correcting issues
Eager to learn and grow, actively seeks out learning opportunities and feedback to enhance professional development
Demonstrate adaptability to new ideas and effectively integrates new knowledge and skills into daily tasks
Identifies and suggests areas for improvement, assists in implementing changes, and monitors results with minimal supervision
Passionate about teaching, mentoring, motivating, and supporting others

Nice To Haves

Experience with clinical data
Experience with clinical rule engines
Experience in software-as-a-service and/or insurance underwriting industry
Experience with product management and/or product R&D
Experience leading quality assurance and user acceptance testing for software development

Responsibilities

Own the Irix Product Research backlog: collect market feedback, scope research opportunities, facilitate prioritization discussions, and drive results through
Serve as a player-coach: perform hands-on analysis, delegate and prioritize objectives, and mentor, motivate and develop analysts
Set standards for documentation, quality, transparency, and peer-review
Translate research outcomes into clear requirements in partnership with product/software development and other technical teams
Develop value analysis strategies to drive adoption for new and existing products
Work with external and internal clients to create high quality deliverables that effectively meet their goals and showcase the value of our products
Generate thought leadership materials such as webinars, conference presentations and white papers, in partnership with other departments, to highlight subject matter expertise, product capabilities, and groundbreaking research
Define success metrics for R&D initiatives and guide post-release performance monitoring
Showcase research findings to key stakeholders and leadership for awareness, understanding, and decision-making

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges
401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions
Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis
Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year
Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance
Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria
Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman