Sr. Product Development Specialist

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own. 

We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Specialist, Product Development to join our Product Solutions team in Newport Beach, CA or Omaha, NE. Our new Workforce Benefits Division seeks to disrupt the group benefits industry with a digital first strategy. This role follows a hybrid schedule of four days in the office (on-site). If you are not currently located near one of our offices, you will be required to relocate. We offer comprehensive relocation assistance.

The Senior Specialist, Product Development is responsible for serving as a primary support resource for group Life/AD&D and Disability (STD & LTD) products, driving key product development activities. You will report to the Director of Life, Disability & Absence and play a pivotal role in shaping product strategy, optimizing lifecycle management and providing influence and direction by guiding cross-functional teams and ensuring products remain competitive, compliant and closely aligned with evolving customer needs.

How you’ll help us move forward:

• Product Strategy: Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps that align with organizational goals and evolving market dynamics. Demonstrate deep expertise and proactively expand knowledge in assigned products, consistently tracking industry trends and assessing their implications. Collaborate closely with leadership to integrate these insights into both current operations and future strategic initiatives.

• Product Development: Help support ongoing management and optimization of assigned products. Create and update reference material. Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, legal, compliance, distribution, operations and technology teams to deliver solutions and influence all aspects of product delivery. Provide technical input for product filings, marketing materials and other artifacts.

• Performance & Benchmarking: Analyze product performance, conduct competitive benchmarking and incorporate internal and external customer feedback to drive improvements and business results.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Support internal teams with product knowledge and updates. Foster effective communication and partnership across internal and external stakeholders.

• Process Improvement & Regulatory Compliance: Implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and quality. Monitor regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance.

• Value-Add Program Management: Support existing and future value-add programs for assigned products.

The experience you bring:

• 5-7+ years’ experience in group insurance products, specifically Life/AD&D and STD & LTD.

• Experience with regulatory compliance, product filings and benefit technology ecosystems preferred.

• Proven collaboration within cross-functional teams

• Strong project management skills; adept at balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship management abilities.

• Strategic thinker with a record of delivering results and driving innovation.

• Experience and knowledge of other group insurance products, specifically absence management inclusive of statutory disability, PFML, leave management and other paid/unpaid leave programs.

#LI-AS1

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1  
 

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.