Richard Lawson

About Richard Lawson

I have worked in the healthcare industry for over 18 years, 8 years in a clinical/management role, 7 years as a Business/Systems Analyst and the past several years as a software Product Manager with experience in the following areas: Software development, having worked extensively in all aspects of the software life-cycle as both a Product Manager and a Business/Systems Analyst.Product/project leadership through extensive successful management of cross-functional teams without formal authority, managing multiple efforts while working within complex team matrixes.IT technical knowledge, having worked as a(n) DBA, Applications Designer and Programmer; Financial systems, having worked with and developed multiple financial processes and systems (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable)Requirements Gathering.Systems Analysis, through the development of functional program specifications for application enhancements/legacy system integration.Configuring applications to meet business requirements. User training and production support; managing change control processes.Specialties: Ability to work comfortably as a liaison between product owners, end users and technical team members, gathering functional requirements from product owners and working with technical team members to ensure that the final application meets expectations, learning quickly in new and complex situations and taking ownership of creating IT solutions, identifying gaps between the functional business requirements, the process and the proposed application.

Experience

1. Senior Technical Product Director (Life Sciences)

   Premier Inc.

   Jan 2023 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Senior Technical Product Leader for the Life Sciences product line, responsible for providing strategic leadership, driving growth and profitability, and ensuring successful delivery of high-quality products that meet the needs of our customers. Working closely with cross-functional teams to create and execute product strategies that align with the company\'s goals and objectives.Key Responsibilities:* Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Life Sciences product line, including developing and executing product strategies that align with the company\'s overall goals and objectives.* Work closely with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize product features, enhancements, and improvements that meet their needs.* Define and communicate product requirements and use cases to the development team, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends.* Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure product features are delivered on time and within budget.* Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, identify opportunities for improvement, and make data-driven decisions to drive product growth and success.* Serve as the subject matter expert on the Life Sciences product line, staying up-to-date on market trends, competitor offerings, and customer needs.* Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal teams.* Support the sales and marketing teams with product messaging, positioning, and go-to-market strategies.* Lead and mentor a team of technical product managers and support their professional development.

Education

• West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  MA, Clinical Psychology

  1985 — 1990

Skills

• Clinical Research
• Ehr
• Visio
• Informatics
• Program Management
• Systems Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Data Analysis
• Business Analysis
• Agile Project Management
• Product Management
• Integration
• Strategic Planning
• Training
• Strategic Leadership
• Project Planning
• Software Development
• Hl7
• Risk Management
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Healthcare Industry
• Software Project Management
• Business Requirements
• Project Management
• Healthcare
• Business Intelligence
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Change Management
• Hipaa
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Healthcare Consulting
• Process Improvement
• Vendor Management
• Pmo
• Quality Assurance
• Leadership
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Requirements Gathering