Technical Product Owner (TPO) - Preferred Drug List (PDL)

Date: Jun 6, 2025

Location:

Any city, CA, US, 99999 Any city, GA, US, 99999 Any city, FL, US, 99999 Any city, OH, US, 99999 Any city, TX, US, 99999

Req ID: 31186

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

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.

Your role in our mission

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.

What we're looking for

6+ years as a Product Owner or Technical Product Owner in Healthcare or Pharmacy Domains.
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.

What you should expect in this role

Work Environment:

Remote position within the US and US Territories.
Occasional evening/weekend work may be required for critical releases or stakeholder meetings.
The deadline to submit applications for this posting is July 7, 2025

The pay range for this position is $92,900.00 - $132,700.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.