Job Overview
Job Title: VP - Product Strategy and Economics (Remote)
Company: Jobgether (Partner Company)
Location: Indiana, United States
Job Type: Full-time
Category: Product Strategy & Economics / Operations Leadership
Date Posted: March 01, 2026
Experience Level: 15+ Years
Remote Status: Fully Remote
Role Summary
• Lead strategic product direction and economic governance within the Individual Life Division, focusing on long-term growth and profitability.
• Drive critical decision-making processes by leveraging enterprise-level economic judgment and rigorous market analysis.
• Guide senior functional product leaders to ensure effective execution of product initiatives and alignment with overarching divisional strategies.
• Engage regularly with executive leadership to influence strategic planning and communicate complex product economic frameworks.
• Oversee market intelligence and data analytics efforts to inform product actions and optimize product profitability and risk assessments.
Enhancement Note: Although the title "VP - Product Strategy and Economics" might suggest a pure product management role, the emphasis on "economic governance," "economic judgment," and "product profitability and risk assessments" strongly indicates a significant operational component. This role is responsible for the strategic and financial health of the product portfolio, requiring a deep understanding of operational levers that impact economic outcomes. Therefore, it is categorized under "Product Strategy & Economics / Operations Leadership" to attract candidates with a blend of strategic, financial, and operational expertise.
Primary Responsibilities
• Spearhead the development and execution of comprehensive product strategies for the Individual Life Division, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and market dynamics.
• Establish clear decision criteria, prioritization frameworks, and governance structures for all new and existing product initiatives.
• Own and manage the Product Committee, facilitating disciplined evaluations and ensuring robust economic analysis and risk assessments are conducted.
• Shape the division's overall strategy through insightful economic analysis, clear recommendations, and a forward-looking perspective on market trends.
• Integrate product direction with strategic goals across various departments, including Sales, Marketing, Actuarial, and Operations, fostering cross-functional synergy.
• Provide expert economic judgment on product profitability, pricing strategies, and risk exposures, ensuring sustainable financial performance.
• Oversee and direct market intelligence activities, translating insights into actionable product strategies and competitive advantages.
• Align product strategies with distribution channel needs and partner effectively with sales leadership to ensure market receptiveness and adoption.
• Champion the enhanced use of data and advanced analytics to drive informed decision-making across the product lifecycle and optimize operational efficiency.
• Articulate complex product strategies, economic implications, and strategic recommendations clearly and persuasively to executive teams and key stakeholders.
Enhancement Note: The responsibilities listed are derived from the "Accountabilities" section of the original description. These have been expanded and rephrased to emphasize the strategic and operational leadership aspects crucial for a VP-level role. The focus on "governance," "decision criteria," "Product Committee," and "economic judgment" highlights the operational rigor expected, beyond standard product management duties.
Skills & Qualifications
Education:
• While not explicitly stated, a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related discipline is typically expected for this level.
• Advanced degrees (MBA, Master's in Finance/Economics) are often preferred.
Experience:
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience within the life insurance industry.
• Proven track record of leadership roles specifically in product management, strategy, or economic oversight.
Required Skills:
• Product Strategy Development: Ability to define and articulate long-term product visions and roadmaps tailored to market needs and business objectives.
• Economic Modeling & Analysis: Deep understanding of product economics, profitability drivers, risk assessment, and financial forecasting within the life insurance context.
• Strategic Leadership: Capacity to set strategic direction, establish priorities, and lead teams toward achieving ambitious goals.
• Executive Communication: Exceptional ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to senior leadership and diverse audiences.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Proven skill in building relationships and driving alignment across different departments (Sales, Marketing, Actuarial, Operations, IT).
• Product Governance