Health Innovation Product Strategy Manager, Principal

Health Innovation Product Strategist, Principal

The role supports Stellarus and related activities within the Ascendiun Family of Companies, as appropriate. The Health Innovation Technology team is the technology innovation, research and development organization responsible for identifying, developing and market testing new capabilities, products, and services for Stellarus / Blue Shield.

The Health Innovation Product Strategist, Principal will report to the Director, Health Innovation Product Strategy. In this role, you will drive strategic product and capability ideation and development across the full innovation lifecycle-from concept to pilot. You will be responsible for sensing and responding to user needs and market signals with urgency to identify transformative opportunities; shaping business, product and technology strategies; and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

This role requires deep expertise in digital health, a strong entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to influence executive stakeholders. You will serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor, helping to build new capabilities and contributing to the development of Stellarus' strategic vision.

To be successful in this role, you will need to partner with leaders across the company to identify and deliver on innovation, research and development initiatives. You will work closely with a cross-functional pod of UX designers, user researchers and Forward Engineers taking innovations from concept to implementation.

Stellarus' leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Your Knowledge and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Information Technology or related field required.
• Graduate degree (e.g. MBA or other Master's) is desired.
• Requires at least 10 years of relevant experience 12-14 years of progressive experience in Product Management, Management Consulting, Technology Strategy or Entrepreneurship highly desired
• Experienced with product development / ownership and guiding the product lifecycle from requirements to prototyping and impact measurement in the healthcare industry with a preference for health tech / digital health domain
• Demonstrated experience in translating business and user needs into functional definition of new products and services
• Demonstrated experience in using Generative AI tools for research, definition and rapid prototyping
• Demonstrated experience in developing and launching B2B products and services
• Experience in performing qualitative and quantitative analyses
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a track record of cross-functional partnerships and executive-level engagement.
• Deep understanding of the technology landscape and emerging digital health trends.
• Critical and strategic thinker who can translate complex concepts into actionable plans.
• Healthcare industry experience strongly desired
• Familiarity with Agile practices a must

External hires must pass a background check / drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and / or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.