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AAMC · 1 week ago

Product Improvement & Innovation Manager

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health care through medical education and research. The Product Improvement & Innovation Manager will lead strategic growth initiatives for the MCAT and PREview programs, conducting market analyses and driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and program appeal.

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Responsibilities

Conduct market analyses to identify and recommend needed program improvements and opportunities: Serves as the subject matter expert for market intelligence, product growth strategy, and user insights for PREview. Conduct market scans, creating and updating product SWOT analyses
Develops advanced analytical models and data visualizations (Excel, Power BI, and related tools) to identify, quantify, and communicate new market opportunities and potential revenue streams
Solicit feedback from current and prospective users to identify opportunities to enhance program appeal and reduce competitive risks
Lead short- and long-term project teams - including Test Development, Psychometrics, Services COMMS, and Business Development s teams - to identify, evaluate, and prioritize new markets and to develop and implement new-market outreach plans
Stay abreast of new outcomes research to identify competitive advantages of AAMC testing products
Execute new-market outreach and development plans: Identify new-market communication needs, developing new-market messaging, asset and communications needs, and identify distribution channels; work collaboratively with communications teams to create new digital and print collateral, ads, etc
Conduct outreach and presentations to admissions deans, directors, and committees of health professions schools and programs, strengthening the AAMC’s visibility and influence and developing a pipeline of new users
Develop and maintain process for tracking pipeline development and participating schools/programs
Manage new-market operations, reviewing, approving and processing requests for score access and conducting training for new users
Conduct follow-up with potential users, providing access to research, user resources, and inquiry response. Coordinates with Test Development, Psychometric, and Test Administration teams to ensure timely, thorough, and accurate inquiry response
Develop a nurture program and resources for users in the health professions
Manage MCAT and PREview admissions recruitment program: Serve as the subject matter expert and external point of contact for the MCAT recruitment program
Accountable for invoicing and delivery of recruitment program resources to schools who participate in the program
Forecast program revenues and report forecasts to Admissions Services leaders
Develop strategy and implementation of PREview recruitment program
Evaluate new technologies, reimagine program offerings
Pursue and track growth opportunities and achievement of program KPIs
In collaboration with AAMC Business Development team, recommend product pricing strategy
Oversees the design, implementation, and optimization of processes within the testing operations programs. This role is responsible for identifying inefficiencies, developing data-driven solutions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, productivity, and scalability
Analyze current testing workflows and identify opportunities for efficiency, standardization, and IT automation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align process improvements with business goals
Lead process improvement projects from concept through implementation and establish metrics to assess the effectiveness of process changes
Develop and deliver training and documentation to ensure successful adoption of new processes
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the testing organization

Qualification

Market analysisData visualizationProcess improvementStandardized testing experienceHigher education experienceCross-functional collaborationProject managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required
8-10 years of related work experience

Preferred

Master's degree preferred
Experience in standardized testing or higher education

Benefits

Remote Work – Fully remote work available for most positions
Retirement Savings – Generous 403(b) employer contributions and financial wellness resources, including professional financial advising.
Health & Wellness Perks – Fitness and bicycle subsidies, on-site and virtual wellness programs (live yoga, meditation, mental health webinars, flu shot clinics, and more)
Support & Family Care – Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and back-up care options for children, adults, elders, and even pets

Company

AAMC

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The AAMC’s strong sense of community and professionalism fosters an environment that supports the career and personal goals of its staff.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (3)
2024 (8)
2023 (16)
2022 (6)
2021 (7)
2020 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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David J. Skorton,
President & CEO
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