Product Analyst-Healthcare

About the job

The Product Analyst plays a crucial role in driving product development and strategy within the US healthcare sector. They possess a strong understanding of healthcare systems and help organizations achieve their business goals by analyzing product requirements, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. They support product lifecycles by aligning product strategies with business objectives and regulatory compliance, ensuring seamless execution of product initiatives. 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to gather and analyze product requirements focused on the US healthcare system. 
• Perform data-driven analysis of market trends, user behavior, and product performance to drive strategic product decisions and support business cases for new features. 
• Create functional specifications, including wireframes and prototypes, to represent product ideas clearly and communicate feature functionality to stakeholders and development teams. 
• Maintain the product roadmap, ensuring that features align with business objectives and user needs. 
• Document product requirements through detailed Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), user stories, and acceptance criteria. 
• Ensure product initiatives comply with US healthcare regulations (HIPAA) and align with industry best practices for privacy and security. 
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and development teams to ensure alignment and timely updates throughout the product lifecycle. 
• Contribute to process improvements related to product analysis, requirement documentation, and stakeholder communication. 
• Oversee development efforts, validate functionality, and ensure the product meets specified requirements. 
• Assist in the creation of test plans and test cases for product validation in collaboration with QA and business testing teams. 

As a Product Owner

• Prepare and present strategic ideas to stakeholders to align product direction with business needs. 
• Define product features based on customer requirements and market trends. 
• Lead the development process by managing the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives. 
• Act as the main point of contact between teams and stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and workflow. 
• Organize and prioritize the product backlog according to business and user requirements. 

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience in the US healthcare industry, with a strong understanding of healthcare regulations, such as HIPAA, and industry workflows. 
• Ability to analyze complex business requirements and provide data-driven insights for product enhancements. 
• Proficiency in wireframing and prototyping tools such as Balsamiq, Figma, or Sketch, as well as documentation tools like JIRA and Confluence. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with strong written and verbal communication, to manage stakeholder relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams. 
• Familiarity with healthcare platforms, patient assistance programs, or electronic medical record systems is a plus. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Product Analysis or Product Management within the US healthcare sector. 
• Familiarity with healthcare claims processes, benefit verification, patient electronic medical record systems, revenue cycle management, or patient assistance programs. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver product solutions.