Senior Director, Product Management - MarketScan

About the Role

As part of the leadership team, this position requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including Data Operations, Data Governance, Engineering, and commercial teams, to ensure that product strategies are translated into clear value narratives and differentiated positioning for MarketScan. The Senior Director will also engage with strategic customers, partners, and industry forums to build trust, gather market intelligence, and advocate for MarketScan.

The position involves overseeing the end-to-end portfolio leadership across MarketScan offerings, including roadmap, lifecycle management, performance tracking, and product packaging strategy. A key aspect of this role is driving the development of research-grade data value through clear product definitions, data documentation, and fit-for-purpose usability for diverse researcher personas.

What You Will Do

• Define and lead the long-term strategy for MarketScan, aligning portfolio priorities with corporate growth objectives and evolving market demand.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities for MarketScan expansion, including new data assets, partnerships, and AI-enabled experiences.
• Manage investment trade-offs across data product innovation and operational excellence to deliver against financial growth plans.
• Own end-to-end portfolio leadership across MarketScan offerings, including roadmap, lifecycle management, performance tracking, and product packaging strategy.
• Drive research-grade data value through clear product definitions, data documentation expectations, and fit-for-purpose usability for diverse researcher personas.
• Partner with Data Operations, Data Governance, and Engineering to ensure quality, repeatability, and consistency in data pipelines and releases.
• Advance MarketScan’s delivery experiences, supporting both file-based and cloud-enabled access models, and define product requirements to continuously improve customer onboarding, usability, and adoption.
• Provide strategic direction to marketing, sales, partnerships, and enablement teams, ensuring clear value narratives, differentiated positioning, and aligned packaging guidance for MarketScan.
• Translate product strategy and performance into executive-ready updates and drive decision-making across senior stakeholders.
• Strengthen feedback loops with Sales, Consulting/Services, and Customer Success to inform roadmap priorities and reduce friction across the customer lifecycle.
• Serve as a public-facing leader for MarketScan, engaging with strategic customers, partners, and industry forums to build trust, gather market intelligence, and advocate for MarketScan.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in product management, particularly in the healthcare or data analytics sector.
• Strong background in driving cross-functional teams to achieve product goals and deliverables.
• Expertise in data analysis and interpretation, with the ability to drive data-driven decision-making.
• Experience in managing budgets and financial planning for product development and launch.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with various stakeholders, including technical teams, customers, and executive leadership.
• Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of market trends, competitor analysis, and customer needs.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with AI-enabled technologies and their application in data analysis and product development.
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and their applications in data storage and analytics.
• Certification in product management or a related field.
• Experience in the development of research-grade data products and their application in healthcare or life sciences research.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and their application in product development cycles.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies for professional development.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
• Recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance.

• Develop a strong understanding of the healthcare data analytics market and the trends driving its growth.
• Ensure your resume and cover letter highlight your experience in product management, data analysis, and team leadership.
• Prepare examples of how you have driven cross-functional teams to achieve product goals and deliverables.
• Research Merative and its MarketScan product to understand the company’s mission, values, and culture.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with data analysis tools, including Excel, and how you apply data-driven insights to inform product decisions.
• Consider creating a portfolio that showcases your product management experience, particularly in the healthcare or data analytics sector.
• Practice your communication skills, as the ability to engage with various stakeholders, including technical teams, customers, and executive leadership, is crucial for this role.