• Defines and drives strategic plans for assigned line of business product development and execution in partnership with senior management. • Directs and oversees data research and statistical analyses to solve complex business problems. • Leads end-to-end product research, including initiating research, planning and coordinating resources, conducting research, leading implementation, and overseeing monitoring of product performance with specific focus on assigned line of business. • Prioritizes and governs the product development portfolio to ensure focus on the highest-impact initiatives. • Evaluates and approves research plans and results, ensuring rigor, clarity of insights, and actionability. • Oversees identification and resolution of product issues and directs implementation of recommended solutions and product enhancements. • Directs and synthesizes analyses of competitor pricing, product features, and service levels, and translates insights into product and pricing strategies. • Establishes and oversees product training strategies and ensures effective training delivery across the organization as needed. • Owns leadership and management of the Product Research and Development area for assigned line of business. • Leads and develops team members; establishes training opportunities; and oversees talent development, performance management, compensation decisions, and staff planning. • Builds and advances R&D Managers and Analysts at various levels, ensuring strong succession and capability development. • Leads and owns the decision-making process for evaluating new ideas and pricing positions related to assigned line of business area, ensuring alignment with company financial and strategic goals. • Leads and aligns colleagues and other divisions to implement and operationalize changes in pricing, product models, and product enhancements. • Establishes and ensures full integration with Underwriting, Sales, Claims, and other divisions to drive process improvement and product performance.