The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) is the statewide professional association for physicians and medical students, supporting 25,000 members. We are dedicated to educating and advocating for the physicians of Massachusetts and patients locally and nationally. A leadership voice in health care, the MMS contributes physician and patient perspectives to influence health-related legislation at the state and federal levels, works in support of public health, provides expert advice on physician practice management, and addresses issues of physician well-being. Under the auspices of the NEJM Group, the MMS extends our mission globally by advancing medical knowledge from research to patient care through the New England Journal of Medicine, NEJM Catalyst, and the NEJM Journal Watch family of specialty publications, and through our accredited and comprehensive continuing medical education programs.
The world has changed, and so has the way we work. The MMS has adopted a flexible work model that allows most employees to choose where they work – at home, onsite in our Waltham or Boston office, or a combination of the two – based on their preferences and our business needs. Because what matters is the work we do, not where we do it.
The Product Development Manager works with the Managing Director and General Managers to guide new products and major product and organizational initiatives from conception to launch. She/He/They coordinates with stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment of business, editorial, marketing, and technology activities and resources to meet defined audience needs. The Product Development Manager works closely with the Managing Director and SMO’s office to ensure product development practices are in alignment with organizational strategy and are scalable and consistent.
Responsibilities:
• Works with Managing Director, R&P to ensure priority work is managed according to business needs and timelines.
• Works with General Managers and SMO’s office to lead new products/initiatives through the stage gate process.
• Defines and documents business and product requirements, with support from Business Analysts and other SMEs as appropriate.
• Works with all appropriate stakeholders, including Project Managers, to define project structure, project plans, and facilitate meetings and communications.
• Works with internal technology SMEs to define and document technology architecture and evaluate and on-board vendors as needed.
• Supports ideation and discovery of new product concepts via market, competitive, and user research.
• Drafts proposals and presentations outlining the opportunities, risks, and other considerations related to new product concepts.
• Coordinates the design, development, and launch of prototype tests of new product concepts, working with stakeholders and capabilities teams across the organization.
• Estimates ROI of new product concepts, with input from internal and external SMEs.
• Works with General Managers and finance to develop financial models and business plans.
• Other responsibilities as required.
Qualifications:
• A BA or similar degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years' experience in the publishing industry with a focus on product management or development.
• Must have demonstrated experience with product launches as well as a basic understanding of product marketing, product analytics, market research, and publishing technology.
• Ability to synthesize information across editorial, technology, and business, and to communicate information in a way that facilitates collaboration and decision-making across groups.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, as well as the flexibility to take on a range of tasks based on project needs, are essential.
Benefits:
Our generous benefits offerings include: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 6 personal days, 12 sick days, 13 paid holidays, medical and dental plans, 401(k) plans with company match, back-up childcare assistance, tuition assistance and more!
The MMS has earned praise as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts by The Boston Globe for the past 11 years in a row! The Globe surveys employees regarding their opinions about company leadership, benefits, ethics, values and culture, and recognizes those companies who receive high marks from their employees.
Massachusetts Medical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Min/Fem/Vet/Disabled
Required Skills
Required Experience
• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• High School diploma/GED required, Bachelor degree preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services required.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service required.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective processing and distribution of material required.
• Knowledge of company product(s) and their uses required.
• Knowledge of the metals industry required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly a strong virtual presence and listening skills required.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills required.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, multiplication, ratios and proportions to practical situations required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers and customers required.
• Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications required.
Work Environment : Office setting controlled temperature environment
Travel : Up to 10%
FLSA : Non-Exempt