Product Owner -US Healthcare with PBM

Gainwell Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology company is seeking a Product Owner to drive product vision in the US healthcare domain. This role involves managing product strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Candidates should have extensive experience in product ownership and a strong knowledge of US healthcare systems. Opportunities for career growth will be provided in a remote work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Remote work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a related product management role.
• Strong knowledge of US healthcare systems and pharmacy workflows.
• Experience working in Agile environments and backlog management tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for the product, owning the roadmap and backlog.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver product enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with US healthcare regulations including CMS and HIPAA.

Skills

Product Ownership

US healthcare knowledge

Agile methodologies

Backlog management tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Rally

Job description

Gainwell Technologies LLC

Summary

As a Product Owner -US Healthcare at Gainwell, you will play a key role in driving product vision, strategy, and execution within the US healthcare and pharmacy domain. You will work closely with stakeholders, development teams, and business units to define product requirements, prioritize features, and ensure successful product delivery in alignment with business objectives.

Your role in our mission

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for the product, owning the roadmap and backlog.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, engineering, UX/UI, and quality assurance, to define and deliver high-impact product enhancements.
• Prioritize and manage the Azure DevOps (ADO) backlog, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with PMO/Scrum Master to ensure smooth Agile execution, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and release management.
• Define and document user stories, acceptance criteria, and business rules with a focus on US healthcare and pharmacy workflows.
• Ensure compliance with US healthcare regulations, including CMS, HIPAA, and other industry standards.
• Engage with clients and end-users to gather feedback and drive product improvements.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor offerings, and regulatory changes to inform product strategy.
• Track product performance and success metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or in a related product management role.
• Strong knowledge of US healthcare systems, pharmacy workflows, and regulatory requirements (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare, PBMs, e-prescribing, and pharmacy claims processing).
• Experience working in Agile environments (SAFe, Scrum, or Kanban) with expertise in backlog management tools like Azure DevOps (ADO), Jira, or Rally.
• Proven ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable user stories.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, QA, business, and compliance teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging executive leadership, clients, and development teams.
• SAFe Product Owner/Manager (POPM) certification or equivalent experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to drug data bases such as FDB & Medispan
• Experience with healthcare data interoperability (HL7, FHIR, EDI 837/835).
• Familiarity with cloud-based healthcare applications (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Understanding of drug pricing models, formulary management, and pharmacy benefits administration.
• Knowledge of prior authorization, claims adjudication, and medication therapy management (MTM).

What to Expect

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Remote environment.
• Must be flexible to work on late evenings for effective collaboration with US as per business requirements