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Contributes to the product portfolio for Aetna Dental by leading market analysis, product strategy, and new product development initiatives. This role serves as a subject matter expert and strategic thought partner, driving cross-functional collaboration, supporting sales, and guiding products through the full lifecycle—from concept through launch and ongoing optimization. The position plays a key role in shaping product strategy, ensuring strong go-to-market execution, and aligning product decisions with customer, market, and business needs.
Job Responsibility:
Lead market, customer, and competitive research to identify opportunities for new products, enhancements, and portfolio optimization
synthesize findings into actionable recommendations for leadership
Develop and evolve product strategies, requirements, and roadmaps incorporating customer feedback, sales insights, and cross-functional input
Own products across the full product lifecycle, including concept development, business case support, development, launch, performance monitoring, and retirement planning
Lead and facilitate cross-functional meetings with stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Network, Finance, Legal, and Compliance
Partner with Sales as a product subject matter expert, supporting sales enablement, field education, and market feedback
Collaborate with Marketing and Go-to-Market partners to support successful product launches, including positioning, value propositions, training materials, and launch communications
Translate complex product, operational, and regulatory considerations into concise manager- and executive-level readouts
Prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while balancing strategy and execution
Provide informal mentorship and guidance to peers or junior team members as needed
Requirements:
7+ years of experience in product management, product strategy, or product development within the insurance or healthcare industry
dental insurance experience strongly preferred
Proven experience leading cross-functional collaboration and facilitating meetings with Sales and operational stakeholders
Ability to work independently to conduct market research, analyze data, and deliver clear insights and recommendations
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to influence without authority
Experience managing products through a formal product development and governance process
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for executive, sales, and operational audiences
Strong collaboration skills, growth mindset, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, specialized training, and relevant professional experience
Nice to have:
Direct experience with dental insurance products, including PPO and DHMO designs, reimbursement methodologies, and network considerations
Experience supporting sales training or readiness activities, including product education sessions or training materials
Experience collaborating on marketing and go-to-market strategies, including product positioning, value propositions, and launch support
Experience monitoring market and competitive trends to guide product strategy and portfolio decisions
What we offer:
Affordable medical plan options
a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
an employee stock purchase plan
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility