Senior Product Development Support Specialist

Pacific Life

. Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps that align with organizational goals and evolving market dynamics.

Posted 3/4/2026full-timeNewport Beach • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $124,830 - $152,570 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps that align with organizational goals and evolving market dynamics.
Demonstrate deep expertise and proactively expand knowledge in statutory paid family and medical leave (PFML) and disability, consistently tracking industry trends and assessing their implications.
Collaborate closely with senior leadership to integrate these insights into both current operations and future strategic initiatives.
Manage the full product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and ongoing management and optimization.
Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, legal, compliance, distribution, claims, operations and technology teams to deliver solutions and influence all aspects of product delivery.
Provide technical input for product filings, marketing materials and other materials.
Analyze product performance, conduct competitive benchmarking and incorporate internal and external customer feedback to drive improvements and business results.
Support internal teams with product knowledge and updates.
Foster effective communication and partnership across internal and external stakeholders.
Implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and quality.
Monitor regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-7+ years’ experience in group insurance products; strong STD, LTD, statutory disability and PFML experience.
Experience with regulatory compliance, product filings and benefit technology ecosystems preferred.
Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and influence at all management levels.
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 leave management and/or group Life/AD&D insurance a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Your Benefits Start Day 1
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

product strategyproduct lifecycle managementcompetitive benchmarkingregulatory complianceproduct filingsbenefit technology ecosystemsleave managementgroup insurance productsstatutory disabilitypaid family and medical leave (PFML)

Soft Skills

leadershipproject managementcommunicationpresentationrelationship managementstrategic thinkingcollaborationinfluenceadaptabilityproblem-solving