Senior Product Development Manager

Senior Product Development Manager

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience in product development
• Experience in product development from concept development to successful product launch; healthcare and medical device product development experience a plus
• Customer-centric with capability of translating user needs into new product concepts
• Ability to think strategically while managing the tactical execution
• Ability to effectively collaborate with a range of counterparts including Sourcing, Category Management, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain Management, Product Marketing and Sales
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and perform under tight deadlines
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations and financial profitability levers
• Ability to work in a regulated environment and adherence to quality and regulatory landscape

Responsibilities

• Develop and assess new McKesson Brands product ideas by understanding customer needs and pain points, translating customer needs to technical product requirements to ensure feasibility and alignment with customer expectations, reviewing current market landscape, researching competitive offerings (attributes/benefits, pricing strategy, volume sold, channels), and gaining insights from market data, sales reps, customers, and suppliers. Build comprehensive business case to internally sell-in new product concepts and gain alignment from key stakeholders.
• Serve as project lead for McKesson Brands new product development activities. Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates and align on product vision. Collaborate regularly with Sourcing, Quality Assurance, Brand Management, Supply Chain Management, National Brand Category Management, Sales, Product Marketing, Finance, Suppliers, Legal and Compliance to ensure new products are developed and launched on time.
• Create and maintain a product roadmap, prioritizing features and improvements based on customer feedback and business value.
• Manage existing product portfolio in accordance with McKesson Brands strategy and in partnership with the national brand strategy. Explore opportunities to rationalize the portfolio, making sure each product meets our customers’ needs and generates optimal financial value to the organization.
• Collaborate with the sourcing team to support supplier selection and facilitate the transition of products between suppliers, ensuring adherence to and compliance with both product and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Innovative mindset with a passion for creating new products
• Understanding of healthcare market and the dynamic competitive landscape
• Proficient in project management
• Advanced Excel and Power Point skills