Product Development Consultant

Health Care Service Corporation • Downers Grove, IL

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About The Position

This position at HCSC is responsible for functioning as an internal product development consultant and project manager. The role involves leading products from ideation through development, commercialization, growth, maturity, and eventual retirement. The consultant will assist sales and retention business units in developing basic products that meet customer needs, company profitability, and operational requirements. This also includes assisting in defining product scope, benefits, services, target pricing, platform, and vendor relationships. HCSC emphasizes employee empowerment through curated development plans, fostering growth and rewarding careers, and is committed to investing in professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree and 3 years experience in strategic planning, research, project management, product administration, product operations or relevant health care industry OR 5 years of experience in strategic planning, research, project management, product administration, product operations or relevant health care industry OR a Bachelor's Degree, a Masters Degree and 2 years of experience
• Ability to interact with staff/management across multiple departments and levels
• Ability to lead and mentor other staff, as appropriate
• General business and financial analysis skills
• Knowledge of sales and marketing techniques, marketplace and competition
• Strong analytic and information synthesis skills
• Project management skills, including strong organization, prioritization and problem solving skills
• Strong oral, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to accept direction and feedback
• Flexibility and responsiveness in managing multiple projects concurrently
• Presentation and group facilitation experience
• Initiative and persistence, with ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work within a team environment
• PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in developing and presenting to internal clients
• Health insurance or healthcare industry experience
• Previous responsibility of the administration of a product or product line, including development of products from inception to launch, and product introduction and monitoring for success or need for reengineering

Responsibilities

• Function as an internal product development consultant and project manager
• Lead products from ideation through development, commercialization, growth and maturity to retirement
• Assist sales and retention business units in developing basic products that address their respective customer needs and meet company profitability and operational requirements
• Assist in defining product and scope including benefits, services, target pricing, platform and vendor relationships

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) savings plan
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual incentive bonus plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees