Product Analyst / Business Analyst - US Healthcare

Position: Product Analyst / Business Analyst (US 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 + years of experience in Product Analysis or Product Management within the US healthcare sector.

• Familiarity with healthcare claims processes, reimbursement services, 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.