Sr Product Development Manager

Remote.Co - Chesterfield, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Chesterfield, MO

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Product Development Manager at Mercy is responsible for creating integrated and holistic solutions that address consumer needs. This role emphasizes the optimization of the product development process and the introduction of new products annually. The manager will transition the focus from a Mercy-centric approach to a consumer-centric model, requiring adaptability and the ability to guide others through change. The position reports to the Director or Executive Director of Product Development and aligns with the organization's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated and holistic solutions to meet consumer needs.
• Optimize and update the product development process.
• Initiate and manage new product concepts from idea to commercialization.
• Ensure a portfolio of new concepts/products is available annually.
• Transition the organization from a Mercy-centric to a consumer-centric mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in business, marketing, or a similar area of study.
• Master's degree in Business Administration preferred.
• 5 years of progressive experience in marketing, planning, channel strategy, or business development.
• Proven track record in segmentation, targeting, positioning, branding, product development, and pricing strategies.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising and mentoring a team, preferably in product development or healthcare marketing.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Planning and organization skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and capability to interpret market data and research.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in healthcare marketing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, One Note).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage from day one.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employer-matched retirement funds.