Lead a portfolio of AI-powered revenue cycle automation products (denial prevention claims status appeals). Define strategy and roadmap drive commercialization and GTM align cross-functional teams mentor Product Managers engage enterprise health system customers and validate product-market fit to scale adoption and ROI.

Requisition Number: 2373253
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We are seeking a Product Director to lead a portfolio of AI-powered Revenue Cycle Management products focused on denial prevention claims status automation and appeals automation. This role will partner closely with Product Engineering Design Sales Customer Success and Executive Leadership to bring innovative solutions to market and scale adoption across health systems. The ideal candidate combines solid product leadership healthcare domain expertise commercial product experience and exceptional stakeholder management skills. This individual will serve as a strategic leader helping shape product direction while driving execution across multiple product areas and Product Managers.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington D.C. area you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Product Strategy & Portfolio Leadership
  • Define and execute product strategy across a portfolio of RCM automation products
  • Partner with leadership on roadmap planning and investment prioritization
  • Identify market opportunities competitive threats and emerging AI trends
  • Drive long-term product vision while balancing near-term customer needs
• Commercialization & Go-To-Market
  • Lead commercialization efforts for new product launches
  • Partner with Sales and Marketing on positioning messaging and enablement
  • Support customer presentations executive briefings and strategic account discussions
  • Build business cases and ROI frameworks for customers and internal stakeholders
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Align Product Engineering Customer Success Operations and Sales teams around shared priorities
  • Manage complex stakeholder relationships across internal and external teams
  • Drive portfolio-level planning prioritization and execution
• Team Leadership
  • Mentor and manage Product Managers
  • Establish best practices for product discovery planning and delivery
  • Foster a culture of ownership accountability and customer obsession
• Customer Engagement
  • Meet regularly with health systems RCM leaders and operational stakeholders
  • Translate customer feedback into actionable product strategy
  • Validate product-market fit and expansion opportunities

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Product Management experience
• 5+ years experience launching and scaling commercially successful products
• 3+ years in healthcare technology
• 2+ years working in Revenue Cycle Management
• 2+ years experience with denials management appeals claims processing or revenue cycle workflows
• 2+ years experience managing Product Managers or leading product teams
• 2+ years working directly with enterprise customers
• 1+ years experience using AI tools as part of product development and decision making
• Proven solid written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders
• Willing to travel up to 10% (once or twice a year internationally)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building AI machine learning or workflow automation products
• Experience in high-growth startup or scale-up environments
• Familiarity with payer workflows and healthcare interoperability standards

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets education work experience certifications etc. In addition to your salary we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package incentive and recognition programs equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $134600 - $230800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race gender sexuality age location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today however there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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