Manager, Product Research - IntelliScript (Remote)

What We Do

Milliman IntelliScript is a group of a few hundred experts in fields ranging from actuarial science to information technology to clinical practice. Together, we develop and deploy category-defining, data-driven, software-as-a-service (SaaS) products for a broad spectrum of insurance clients. We're a business unit within Milliman, Inc., a respected consultancy with offices around the world.

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What this position entails

The Manager, Product Research, will lead a small team of analysts to prioritize, research, and implement enhancements to our Irix product suite. The team will partner closely with stakeholders across the practice, as well as external partners such as clients, data providers, and reinsurers. This team will develop rigorous studies, translate findings into product improvements, and communicate outcomes clearly to diverse audiences.

What you will be doing

• Own the Irix Product Research backlog: collect market feedback, scope research opportunities, facilitate prioritization discussions, and drive results through
• Serve as a player-coach: perform hands-on analysis, delegate and prioritize objectives, and mentor, motivate and develop analysts
• Set standards for documentation, quality, transparency, and peer-review
• Translate research outcomes into clear requirements in partnership with product/software development and other technical teams
• Develop value analysis strategies to drive adoption for new and existing products
• Work with external and internal clients to create high quality deliverables that effectively meet their goals and showcase the value of our products
• Generate thought leadership materials such as webinars, conference presentations and white papers, in partnership with other departments, to highlight subject matter expertise, product capabilities, and groundbreaking research
• Define success metrics for R&D initiatives and guide post-release performance monitoring
• Showcase research findings to key stakeholders and leadership for awareness, understanding, and decision-making

What we need

• Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or other major with quantitative course work
• 4+ years of experience in product R&D, analytics, actuarial science, or data science
• Expertise with prescription and medical claims data
• Solid understanding of underwriting principles and drivers of mortality/morbidity risk
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional initiatives
• Exceptional written and verbal communication to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong critical thinking and ability to think big picture
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerBI, and database querying languages (preferably SQL)
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Databricks, R, and Python

What you bring to the table

• Generate new approaches to problems or innovations to established approaches; think and look outside the box
• Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive and positive approach to solving problems and correcting issues
• Eager to learn and grow, actively seeks out learning opportunities and feedback to enhance professional development
• Demonstrate adaptability to new ideas and effectively integrates new knowledge and skills into daily tasks
• Identifies and suggests areas for improvement, assists in implementing changes, and monitors results with minimal supervision
• Passionate about teaching, mentoring, motivating, and supporting others

Wish list

• Experience with clinical data
• Experience with clinical rule engines
• Experience in software-as-a-service and/or insurance underwriting industry
• Experience with product management and/or product R&D
• Experience leading quality assurance and user acceptance testing for software development

Location

The expected application deadline for this job is May 1, 2026. This position is open to remote work. Applicants must be willing to travel to the Milliman office in Brookfield, WI as needed and travel nationwide for meetings, conferences, and team events.

Compensation

The overall salary range for this role is $93,700 - $177,675. For candidates residing in:

• Alaska, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York City, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, or the District of Columbia the salary range is $107,755 - $177,675
• All other locations the salary range $93,700 - $154,500

A combination of factors will be considered, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, etc.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial security, and well-being. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision - Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges
• 401(k) Plan - Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions
• Discretionary Bonus Program - Recognizing employee contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis
• Holidays - A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year
• Family Building Benefits - Includes adoption and fertility assistance
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria
• Life Insurance & AD&D - 100% of premiums covered by Milliman
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - Fully paid by Milliman

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.