Technical Product Owner – Preferred Drug List (PDL) / Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM)

Hi Everyone,

CloudIngest Hiring for Technical Product Owner – Preferred Drug List (PDL) / Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM)

Candidates can share your profile to jyothi@cloudingest.com

• Mode of work: Remote-first with flexibility for in-office collaboration, Occasional evening and weekend work.
• Work Time Zone: EST or CST
• Contract: W2 Only
• Visa: USC/GC Only

Job Summary: We are looking for a results-driven Technical Product Owner (TPO) with strong healthcare domain expertise and a hands-on technical background to lead the development of Preferred Drug List (PDL) solutions. This role demands a proactive leader who can translate business needs into scalable, compliant, and data-driven products, owning the vision, execution, and delivery end-to-end.

Experience:

• 6+ years as a Product Owner or Technical Product Owner in healthcare or pharmacy domains.

• 4+ years of experience with PDL or Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM).

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the full product lifecycle for PDL solutions—from strategy and design to delivery and optimization.

• Define and communicate a clear product roadmap aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.

• Translate business needs into detailed technical requirements and user stories with clear acceptance criteria.

• Lead backlog prioritization and sprint planning to ensure timely delivery of high-impact features.

• Collaborate with engineering, data, and clinical teams to deliver scalable, cloud-native solutions.

• Guide development teams with technical insights, ensuring architectural integrity and performance.

• Analyze drug utilization and formulary data using SQL and reporting tools to inform product decisions.

• Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and internal quality standards.

• Champion rigorous testing, validation, and continuous improvement practices.

• Act as the PDL subject matter expert and trusted advisor to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Pharmacy, or related field.

• 6+ years as a Product Owner or Technical Product Owner in healthcare or pharmacy domains.

Technical Product Owner – Preferred Drug List (PDL)

• 4+ years of experience with PDL, Formulary, and Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM).

• Prior hands-on programming experience, especially in cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Strong SQL skills and experience working with large healthcare datasets.

• Familiarity with formulary management systems and drug classification standards (e.g., NDC, RxNorm).

• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and experience leading Agile teams.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with API integration, data pipelines, and cloud-native architectures.

• Knowledge of healthcare compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.