Lead Product Owner, Real World Data

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with leadership in Real World Data and senior stakeholders to enhance and implement the product roadmap.

• Convert product strategy into a clear product vision, requirements, specifications, and execution plans.

• Work alongside business leaders, business development, marketing teams, and stakeholders to articulate use cases and create products for new customer demographics.

• Determine product requirements, dependencies, risks, and factors for implementation.

• Assist in developing business cases and conducting return-on-investment evaluations.

• Prepare and present strategic initiatives, business value, and technical concepts effectively.

• Keep track of emerging technologies, market trends, and innovations pertinent to Real World Data products.

• Direct product development activities throughout the entire product lifecycle.

• Manage and prioritize the product backlog.

• Identify resource needs and support product development activities.

• Coordinate planning for releases and establish timelines for delivery.

• Clarify requirements and delivery expectations with technical teams, business partners, and subject matter experts.

• Facilitate decision-making, validate requirements, and optimize workflows.

• Report on product progress, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and leadership.

• Act as the main point of contact for product requirements, feature definitions, and inquiries related to the product.

• Manage product documentation, requirements, and accompanying materials.

• Ensure that products and features meet specified requirements and acceptance criteria.

• Advocate for Agile methodologies and foster continuous improvement.

• Initiate process improvement efforts to enhance operational efficiency and stakeholder collaboration.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 9 or more years of experience in data product development, product ownership, product management, or business analysis; or an Associate degree with 7 or more years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Mathematics, Statistics, or Life Sciences with 5 or more years of applicable experience.

• At least 2 years of experience utilizing tools and methodologies for requirements management, backlog prioritization, or Agile workflows.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in developing products using Real World Data in the life sciences or healthcare sector.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience using project lifecycle management tools such as Jira or Confluence.

• At least 2 years of experience with regulations and compliance standards related to Real World Data and Real World Evidence.

• Familiarity with Real World Data (RWD), Real World Evidence (RWE), and the healthcare or life sciences sector.

• Knowledge of HIPAA, data privacy regulations, AI governance principles, and relevant industry standards.

• Exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Capability to convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proficient in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, negotiation, and consensus-building.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

• Permanent authorization to work in the United States without future employer sponsorship.

• Preferred: Master's degree in a related field with 3 or more years of experience; 2 or more years involved in business cases, product strategy, or roadmap planning; experience with healthcare, life sciences, clinical, laboratory, claims, or other real-world healthcare datasets; Agile product development experience; experience with AI-enabled tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus under the Labcorp Bonus Plan.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Life insurance policy.

• Short-term disability coverage (STD).

• Long-term disability coverage (LTD).

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO).

• Tuition Reimbursement program.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Remote work arrangement available.