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American Dental Association

Manager, Product Development

American Dental Association, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Who We Are:

It all starts with purpose.

We are a

purpose-driven

nonprofit with a dynamic staff culture.

With a meaningful purpose, motivated staff, and excellent benefits, working here is sure to put (or hopefully keep!) a smile on your face. The ADA’s headquarters is located just steps from Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and is easily accessible by public transportation. With more than 400 colleagues, the ADA Staff are some of the most talented people in the Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Maryland areas!

We have been named as a

Top Workplace

by the Chicago Tribune in both 2019 and 2021 - come join our team!Job Responsibilities:

The

Manager for Product Development

will manage product offerings including books, e-books, print brochures, apps, and short educational videos for professional resources and patient education materials. This position has a direct impact on the profitability of the Business Products Portfolio. This position integrates key management skills such as project management, editorial oversight and review, product development, competitive market research and strategy, financial analysis, and relationship management. Projects will include new ideas, concepts, and products as well as revisions of existing materials as needed. Will work with e-books, association management software for e-commerce product set up, print production, and reprint needs.Must Have:

Bachelor's degreeA minimum of 5 years' professional work experience in product development and implementation, developing print and/or digital based products and contributing to marketing materials and promotional copyExcellent understanding and execution of book and e-book publishing and developmentExcellent writing and editing, project management, relationship management, information analysis, creative thinking, and leadership skillsDemonstrated success in setting goals and priorities as well as meeting deadlinesAbility to work on multiple projects simultaneouslyProficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Ability for occasional evening and weekend workAbility for travel to attend meetings or conferencesNice to Have:

Publishing experienceKnowledge of dentistry, the dental market, or health care environmentsMarket research experienceCopy editing experienceGraphic design or art direction skillsExperience working with an association or similar group of constituentsExperience developing business plans and working with e-commerceJust a few of the benefits offered to employees:

Promotes Work/Life BalanceHybrid Work Schedule (2 days in office, 3 days remote)Health insurance/ dental reimbursement planAmple Paid time off401(k)PensionFlexible Spending AccountLife insuranceTuition reimbursementPaid Parental LeavePet InsuranceStudent Loan Refinance2 days off to work at a charity event of your choiceThe American Dental Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The American Dental Association is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@ada.org.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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