Director, Product Concept Development

Role Overview About the role: The Director, Product Concept Development is responsible for taking product concepts from the innovation/ideation phase and building comprehensive product specifications that serve as the single source of truth throughout the product life cycle. The incumbent will work closely with the product team to transform early‑stage scoping documents into detailed specifications, address open design questions, and tailor product design to meet regulatory requirements and simplify administrative processes. Additionally, the Director will maintain the product specification library, ensure documentation remains up to date, meet handoff dates, and support launch plans and future enhancements. Responsibilities Partner with the product development innovation lead to gain an understanding and turn early‑stage scoping documents into product specifications. Draft specifications in a way that can be easily translated into contract forms to streamline drafting and filing timelines. Collaborate with business analysts and cross‑functional teams to flesh out open product design items and close out open items in a timely manner to ensure on‑time delivery. Articulate overall positioning and rationale for product design and decisions made in the design phase. Maintain clear and searchable records of decisions and rationale to inform future business decisions. Operate with a level of skepticism when intaking and developing new concepts to critique and root out issues. Support the downstream product lifecycle from implementation to post‑launch support as necessary. Maintain focus on concepts that enhance stakeholder value. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in business, tax, financial services or related studies. Minimum of 10+ years of annuity industry experience. Understanding of annuity functional impacts on new product development work – anticipate issues and contemplate solutions. Working knowledge of annuity industry operational processes. Ability to leverage resources to formulate and challenge hypotheses and arrive at conclusions quickly. Strong executive presence and experience in leading without authority and influencing change across an organization. Deep understanding of the annuity market, products, sales process, sales drivers, internal business process flows and administrative platforms. Strong relationship skills and natural collaborator with the ability to bring various functions together to drive decisions. Ability to think like a business owner. Contract drafting and filing experience a plus. Compensation & Benefits Anticipated base salary range: $120,000 to $140,000 at the commencement of employment. Candidates may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the applicable incentive plan. Corebridge offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits Medical, dental and vision insurance plans. Retirement savings plan – 401(k) with a company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a company contribution of 3% of eligible pay, vesting immediately. Employee Assistance Program. Matching charitable donations 1:1 up to $5,000. Volunteer time off – up to 16 hours annually. Paid time off – at least 24 days for eligible employees. Health and wellness initiatives and programs. Work Location & Travel This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Woodland Hills, CA office and is subject to a hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely. Estimated travel is minimal. Equal Opportunity Employer Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job‑related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr