Product Owner

Job Title: Product Owner

About Us

We are Health Catalyst , a leading provider of data and analytics technology and services to healthcare organizations. Our mission is to be the catalyst for massive, measurable, data-informed healthcare improvement. We partner with health systems, hospitals, and other healthcare entities to help them use data to make smarter decisions, improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the patient experience. Joining Health Catalyst means becoming part of a team dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and a relentless focus on value.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Owner with 4-6 years of dedicated experience in the healthcare industry to join our dynamic product development team at Health Catalyst. In this crucial role, you'll be instrumental in defining and delivering cutting-edge healthcare products that address critical market needs and provide exceptional value to our clients. You'll serve as the voice of the customer, translating complex healthcare requirements into clear, actionable user stories, and working closely with engineering teams to bring products from concept to launch within the Health Catalyst ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Vision & Strategy: Collaborate with product leadership to define and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for healthcare-focused solutions, aligning with Health Catalyst's overall business objectives and market trends.
• Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Deeply understand market needs, customer pain points, and regulatory requirements within the healthcare domain. Conduct thorough research, user interviews, and competitive analysis to gather comprehensive insights.
• Backlog Management: Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it reflects the highest value features and epics. Write clear, concise, and detailed user stories with acceptance criteria.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders (e.g., clinicians, operations, sales, legal, compliance) and the development team. Facilitate effective communication and manage expectations.
• Agile Development: Participate actively in all agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives). Provide guidance and clarification to the development team throughout the sprint cycle.
• User Experience (UX): Work closely with UX/UI designers to ensure a user-centric design that meets the needs of healthcare professionals and patients.
• Compliance & Regulations: Maintain a strong understanding of relevant healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, FDA, ONC) and ensure product features are compliant.
• Product Launch & Adoption: Support product launches, including contributing to training materials, marketing collateral, and internal communications. Monitor product performance post-launch and identify areas for optimization.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks and impediments to product development and delivery.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience as a Product Owner or a similar product management role, with a significant portion of this experience (at least 3-4 years) directly within the healthcare industry .
• Demonstrated understanding of healthcare workflows, clinical processes, regulatory landscapes (e.g., HIPAA, FHIR, interoperability standards), and common healthcare IT systems (EHR/EMR, Practice Management, LIS, RIS, etc.).
• Proven experience in an Agile/Scrum development environment. Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification is a plus.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into clear, concise, and actionable user stories.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a related clinical field). Master's degree is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on impactful products that make a real difference in healthcare.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment at a leading health technology company.
• Professional development and growth opportunities within Health Catalyst.

Business Acumen, Market & Customer Understanding, Agile/Scrum Expertise

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Health Catalyst, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualification without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.. Health Catalyst is committed to a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.