Senior Manager, Product

Horizontal Talent; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a Senior Manager, Product to shape strategy for a healthcare-focused product line, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centered solutions.

You will own roadmaps, run lifecycle management, and work with analytics to drive growth, while mentoring product managers and analysts in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, healthcare, or related field; equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of product management experience, healthcare preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and roadmapping.
• Strong data analysis and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy, roadmap planning, and lifecycle management for a Decision Support product line.
• Identify, evaluate, and incubate new product opportunities through research, discovery, pilots, and market testing.
• Partner with teams across customer experience, marketing research, finance, operations, and IT to translate insights into product direction.
• Guide cross-functional teams through business case development, financial planning, and solution design within technical constraints.
• Support go-to-market planning and operational alignment to launch and scale products.
• Monitor product performance, analyze trends and metrics, and recommend improvements based on data and feedback.
• Lead and mentor product managers and business analysts while fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure product priorities align with organizational goals and customer needs.
• Drive innovation by testing ideas, learning from results, and refining solutions to support long-term growth.

Skills

Product management

Leadership

Data analysis

Strategy development

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Business case development

Change management

Education

BA/BS in business or related field

MBA or advanced business degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Supply chain systems

Personalization platforms

Platform development

Job description

Join a mission-driven organization focused on advancing innovative products that support meaningful outcomes in healthcare. This Senior Manager, Product role offers the opportunity to shape strategy, lead cross-functional initiatives, and identify new growth opportunities for a product line centered on customer needs, market insights, and scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy, roadmap planning, and lifecycle management for a Decision Support product line.
• Identify, evaluate, and help incubate new product opportunities through research, customer discovery, pilot efforts, and market testing.
• Partner with teams across customer experience, marketing research, finance, operations, and IT to translate customer insights into product direction.
• Guide cross-functional teams through business case development, financial planning, and solution design within technical constraints.
• Support go-to-market planning and operational alignment to help launch and scale products effectively.
• Monitor product performance, analyze trends and metrics, and recommend improvements based on data and feedback.
• Lead and mentor product managers and business analysts while fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure product priorities align with organizational goals and customer needs.
• Drive innovation by testing ideas, learning from results, and refining solutions to support long-term growth.

Skills

• 5 to 7 years of directly related experience, ideally within healthcare or a related industry.
• 2 to 4 years of experience leading teams and working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Strong product management background, including discovery, roadmap development, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience developing business cases, evaluating market opportunities, and supporting product strategy.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed, strategic decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead through change, solve complex problems, and work effectively across functions.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to translate insights into practical product requirements.
• BA or BS in business, management, healthcare, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in pharma, clinical, biotech, or cellular therapy environments.
• Background in Salesforce, supply chain, or personalization initiatives.
• Experience with platform development and large-scale technology initiatives.
• MBA or other advanced business education.
• Experience with P&L ownership and financial forecasting.
• Exposure to AI roadmap planning or emerging technology strategy.
• Ability to bring an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong external market perspective.

Horizontal is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values, and we welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to create an environment where everyone can contribute, grow, and succeed.

For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

The pay range for this role is $130,000 - $185,000 per year based on qualifications and experience.