Product Specialist
Horizontal Talent

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Product Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to lead the development of innovative AI-enabled products that will transform prior authorization processes in healthcare.
Responsibilities

• Lead the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
• Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog, providing clear guidance to the development team.
• Write detailed user stories and acceptance criteria that are ready for development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and manage expectations throughout the project.
• Participate in sprint planning and reviews, ensuring that the team understands project priorities.
• Advocate for end users by understanding their needs and pain points in the prior authorization process.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance product development processes, implementing best practices.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and ambiguous challenges.

Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in product management, particularly in new product development.
• At least 1 year of experience in external market product development.
• Proven ability to build digital solutions and work in agile development environments.
• Strong technical acumen to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• 1+ years of experience in the healthcare sector.
• Understanding of the healthcare ecosystem, including payers and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage ambiguity and work independently.

At our company, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our mission.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $12 - $32 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

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