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Position Overview

Marlen, headquartered in Riverside, MO is a global leader in premium food processing technologies. Marlen’s products have long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum stuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling. Marlen has been trusted by the world’s leading food brands for over 70 years.

The Director of Lifecycle Services is a strategic, commercially focused executive responsible for transforming aftermarket performance into a scalable, customer centric, and highly profitable growth engine. This role is accountable for the financial performance, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and team development

ensuring that aftermarket becomes a core driver of profitable growth.

As a key member of both the Duravant Lifecycle Services leadership team and the Marlen leadership team, the Director plays a pivotal role in driving aftermarket strategy, market expansion, revenue diversification, and aligning execution across engineering, operations, sales, finance, and the Duravant enterprise.

This position oversees all commercial activities related to parts and service sales and directs all technical and administrative service operations, including installation, repair, preventive maintenance, training, warranty management, and value-add solutions delivered at customer sites.

Candidates must bring proven leadership experience, strong supervisory and project management skills, and solid familiarity with the technologies incorporated into Marlen systems.

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Commercial Growth

• Provide commercial leadership for all aftermarket functions, including parts sales, field service, project management, and value-added service offerings.
• Serve as a senior leader within both the Duravant Lifecycle Services and Marlen leadership teams, contributing to executive-level strategic planning and decision-making.
• Develop and execute a multi‑year aftermarket growth strategy centered on revenue expansion, margin improvement, and lifecycle value creation.
• Build a structured commercial engine including pricing strategy, disciplined margin management, and proactive campaigns for parts, service, upgrades, and rebuilds.
• Establish a customer‑centric vision that enhances responsiveness, lifecycle support, serviceability, and uptime performance.
• Lead development of new predictable revenue service offerings while conducting ongoing competitive and market analysis to guide prioritization and ensure strategic fit.

Execution Discipline & Operational Excellence

• Oversee recruitment, development, performance management, and daily operations for the Aftermarket team, ensuring adherence to Marlen and Duravant policies and procedures.
• Draft, implement, and maintain policies, processes, and performance metrics that ensure operational efficiency and a high-quality customer experience.
• Implement rigor in initiative prioritization and completion, ensuring that strategic projects are launched, progressed, monitored, and finished.
• Build and enforce disciplined processes for scheduling, installed‑base intelligence, pricing, quoting, field reporting, and KPI review.
• Improve operational results including response time, schedule adherence, first‑time fix rate, warranty cost reduction, and service profitability.
• Reinforce compliance expectations: training completion, expense reporting, AR review participation, and activity.

Product & Market Development

• Drive a culture of proactive customer engagement, rapid issue resolution, and full follow‑through
• Strengthen feedback loops to capture field learnings and translate them into engineering, quality, and product‑improvement actions.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to build integrated go‑to‑market strategies that highlight Marlen’s lifecycle value.

Commercial Growth & Market Positioning

• Direct and coordinate promotional efforts for aftermarket products and services to expand market share, attract new customers, and strengthen competitive positioning.
• Strengthen feedback loops to capture field learnings and translate them into engineering, quality, and product‑improvement actions
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to build integrated go‑to‑market strategies that highlight Marlen’s lifecycle value.

Cross‑Functional Influence & Alignment

• Serve as the voice of the customer by facilitating cross‑functional alignment between engineering, operations, service, quality, and finance.
• Drive clear communication, transparency, and accountability to eliminate silos and build trust across the leadership team.
• Engage actively in Duravant Lifecycle Services enterprise initiatives and share best practices.

Leadership, Team Development & Culture

• Build a high‑engagement, high‑accountability service culture with clearer priorities, transparent communication, and consistent follow‑through.
• Create structured development plans, cross‑training programs, and succession readiness.
• Reduce turnover by improving leadership presence, clarity of direction, and proactive team support.
• Model mature conflict resolution, professional communication, and responsibility for resolving team issues

Position-Specific Competencies

• Technical Job Knowledge
• Strategic Commercial Leadership
• Customer Focus & Responsiveness
• Change Leadership, Execution Excellence & Prioritization
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Facilitation Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Teamwork, Collaboration, Leadership Presence & Trust Building
• Managerial Influence
• Comfort Working in a Matrixed Organization
• Data driven decision making

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline; MBA preferred
• 10+ years of leadership experience with proven aftermarket commercial growth results 
• Experience in food processing, or field service industries preferred
• Demonstrated success creating scalable processes and improving service profitability.
• Strong track record of improving customer‑experience metrics.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and engage cross‑functional teams
• Strong financial acumen and accountability for P&L performance
• Ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels and with customers, partners, and Duravant Operating Companies
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to influence, build consensus, and drive alignment across stakeholders
• Proficiency with Office 365, CRM, and ERP systems

Join the Benning Lab and explore the dynamic world of bioenergetic membranes

Our Mission: The Benning Lab investigates how evolutionary pressure shaped bioenergetic membranes to enable bacteria to thrive in diverse environments. Central to our focus is understanding the molecular mechanisms of how these membranes form distinct shapes. We do this by reconstituting proteins in a near-native membrane environment and characterizing them using structural and biophysical analyses. We also directly image bioenergetic membranes in diverse bacteria to uncover their assembly dynamics. By deciphering this evolutionary ancient system, we aim to unravel new biologies, and apply principles derived from natural membranes to build useful nano-factories for medicine, biotechnology, and bioremediation.

Now hiring: Research Technician II

Who we seek: Self-motivated, inquisitive scientists with strong organizational skills and a collaborative spirit. 3+ years of hands-on experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field.

What you will do: Join a collegial, growing team deciphering the engineering basics of membrane nano-reactors. Daily work spans:

• Contribute to and/or support individual research projects in the lab through experiments and literature insights
• Recombinant and native expression, purification, and functional characterization of membrane proteins
• Reconstituting proteins in lipid environments
• Lab infrastructure upkeep (organizing and maintaining laboratory equipment and reagents, waste handling, data management, ordering)
• Manage collaborations with the Technology Centers
• Participating in lab meetings and reading relevant scientific literature.
• Motivated individuals will have opportunities to perform independent projects and to supervise students as they gain experience
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we offer:

1. Tailored mentorship from Dr. Friederike Benning, geared towards meeting your own goals for professional and scientific growth.
2. Lab culture rooted in principles of creativity, inclusivity, scientific growth, and teamwork, with regular lab meetings, journal club and lunches.
3. Extensive opportunities for gaining technical skills in protein biochemistry, structural biology, electron microscopy, microbiology, partly through collaboration with cutting edge Technology Centers at the Stowers Institute.
4. An Institute culture that fosters scientific growth and idea exchange.
5. Professional development: Opportunities to attend scientific seminars, conferences and courses in biology and biochemistry.
6. A nationally competitive compensation and benefits package: salary, insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, 403(b)), and relocation assistance.
7. Outstanding campus perks: farm-to-fork café, fitness and sports facilities, located in an intellectually stimulating neighborhood with renowned art museums, libraries, and universities.
8. Kansas City’s affordable and friendly Midwest lifestyle: a foodie city, parks and bike trails, family-friendly living, and many opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts such as caving, gravel cycling, and local scuba diving.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of science, including but not limited to biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biological chemistry, chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, molecular biophysics, structural biology (interdisciplinary degrees are welcome)
• At least 3 years of experience in a molecular biology or biochemistry lab
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability and motivation to learn new techniques, master and troubleshoot protocols, and perform tasks independently
• Self-motivation, attention to detail and follow-through, ability to multitask, and proficient in task completion
• Laboratory hands-on experience with membrane protein purification, liposome reconstitution, and/or microbiology is especially welcome

Requested Documents

1. Cover Letter (1 page max): Share your motivation for joining our team, your skillset, and any specific questions you wish to address with us.
2. Statement (250 words max): Career goals and research interests.
3. Research Summary/Article Review (1 page max): Summary of either a) your prior research experience, or b) an intriguing, recent, scientific article you read.
4. Current CV
5. References: Contact information for 2-3 professional references.

To Apply

Please submit the requested documents to or to Administration Department, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 E 50th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value. ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.

ProSidian seeks a Federal Realty Specialist Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-12) to be located in Kansas City, MO and work as part of a team that deliver the variety of administrative and professional support classifications at various locations in the Heartland Region. The Heartland Region consists of four states; Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. The services to be provided by this contract shall be accomplished at various locations throughout the Heartland Region, with the majority of contract performance at Two Pershing Square 2300 Main Street Kansas City, Missouri, 64108. Performance under this contract may also include placement of ProSidians in GSA's Field Office locations, inclusive of, but not limited to Kansas City North Field Office 601 E. 12th Street Kansas City, Missouri, 64106.

In order to have an effective program all team members must ensure a successful business relationship between The Fed. Govt. Client of Contractors. All parties involved in the service delivery process must work as a team and foster open and honest communication at all times. Working side-by-side with other federal employees and contract workers, your role will be non-inherently governmental in nature. The selected Federal Realty Specialist Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-12) shall be paid a Base $/Hr. as a Contract W-2 Employee as well as an allocation of an additional state specific $/Hr. to cover health and welfare expenses under The U.S. Department of Labor McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage and Hour Determination (WHD). This role will be structured based on the Wage Determination 2015-5105 Revision 5 Kansas City, MO.

In general, ProSidian employees are expected to work the hours of 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m., which includes a 30-minute lunch. These hours may be flexible with coordination of the Government Client Point of Contact. Government Client's core hours are 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m., meaning during these hours employees fulfilling roles and responsibilities required of Federal Realty Specialist Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-12) must be in attendance. Close coordination and active cooperation on a continuous basis between The ProSidian Engagement Team and those representing the client are necessary to ensure healthy working environment. Days of operation are Monday through Friday. Work schedule shall follow standard State and Federal holiday schedules. Some positions under this contract may be eligible for telework. However, when the Federal Realty Specialist Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-12) employee is teleworking, they shall be fully accessible as if they are working in an office setting.

Federal Realty Specialist Professional (Fed Grade Level: GS-12) - Kansas City, MO Duties

• Employee will serve as a project manager for projects in Federal space.
• Works with tenant agency personnel, architects and engineers or other technical personnel to review the agency's space request to determine the specific amount and type of space required; monitor build out and acceptance of the space.
• Review requests for space from customer agencies.
• Determine types of resources necessary, utilizing budget development and resource allocations.
• Develop housing strategies.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to customer agencies regarding their requests for space; consult with the customer on the amount, type and location of the space.
• Analyze space inventory for utilization of existing federally owned space in satisfying the space requirements of customer agencies.
• Identify projects/tasks and develops scopes of work to be handled by contract service providers. Assists agencies in developing their space specifications and provides detailed information on their Occupancy Agreements.
• Coordinates the efficient space layout and design of space and may coordinate an agency's relocation. Identify agency needs, which may include Integrated Services.
• Coordinates the estimates and determines the budget responsibility for each project. Ensures all costs are properly allocated.
• Classifies and assigns space, including blocks of space involving special requirements. Inspects and accepts space by measuring the space and ensuring that alterations meet agency requirements.
• Requests reimbursable work authorizations. Work as part of an integrated realty team involving Account Managers, Asset Managers, Project Manages and Property Managers.
• Coordinate the completion of the Occupancy Agreements on all Federal projects. Must have a thorough knowledge of the Occupancy Agreement tool and how projects are funded. Ability to bill client agencies through Rent Bill Management tool.
• Ensures the assignment drawings for the Federal Buildings are kept up to date and accurate by working with the appropriate personnel for Property Management Centers, Space Planners and Data Manager to ensure the drawing comply with the Computer Integrated Facility Management Program (CIFM) and eSmart.

Knowledge Required by the Position:

• In depth knowledge of agency policies, regulations and procedures, applicable Federal statutes, including the General Services Acquisition Regulations (GSAM), the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR), with regard to property utilization, outleasing and management to perform work that may include complex issues.
• Employee needs ability to use judgment and skill in performing coordination for matters involving special and diverse agency needs, frequently changing requirements or unanticipated changes in requirements.
• Ability to integrate the disciplines of legal, appraisal, engineering, architecture, fire and life safety, urban planning and finance, so that projects are satisfactorily coordinated, analyzed and conflicts resolved.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing concerning realty matters. Experience:
• At least 2 years of specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the full range of real estate programs including design, construction, building, space management, safety, environmental management and project management.
• Comparable Federal Grade Level: GS-12

Position Title Behavioral Health Technician (Days), Strawberry Hill Strawberry Hill Campus Position Summary / Career Interest: The Behavioral Health Tech, under general supervision, provides basic patient care to all patients including those in isolation.

The Behavioral Health Tech provides age specific assistance with activities of daily living and therapeutic measures that will result in a lower level of agitation and/or higher level of comfort for the patient.

The Behavioral Health Tech assists in daily activities while teaching new skills, ensuring safety, assisting to manage behaviors, plan activities, reinforce treatment plans and document within the EMR.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Collects data (i.e., vital signs, weights, I&O) for initial, shift and ongoing assessment of each patient as delegated by the RN per Department/Unit standards.

Completes patient safety rounds and contraband checks.

Demonstrates effective problem solving skills and recommends ideas for change/improvement within the framework of unit, department, and hospital standards and goals/outcomes.

Facilitates or co-facilitates patient goals and exercise groups, and other groups as assigned.

Recognizes and reports to the RN any patient safety concerns or changes in patient behaviors.

Recognizes care activities/procedures which need to be shared among disciplines to maximize patient-centered, efficient care.

Understands General Safety/Falls Prevention Program (A-B-C-D risks and interventions).

Utilizes department/unit standards when providing care.

Utilizes unit and department techniques and protocols/standards.

Supervises patients always, ensures the meeting of patient's basic needs.

Provide needed supports to improve treatment outcomes.

Models positive behavior and effective problem solving techniques.

Assists with structured group activities.

Completes required documentation, forms and reports per policy.

Responsible for keeping the unit safe, clean and orderly.

May assist in laundry of patient clothing as needed and directed.

Provides crisis intervention and initiates emergency response plan, when necessary.

Attends staff meeting as directed.

Attends and completes all required in-service training and coursework on an annual basis per hospital requirements.

Monitors patient phone calls and visitations as required.

- Review patient case histories and become familiar with patient treatment plan goals.

Become familiar with the Employee Manual, Operations Manual and organizational policies and procedures.

Be able to perform CPR and basic elements as required utilizing CPI skills.

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.

Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience High School Graduate or GED.

One to three months related experience and/or training.

Preferred Education and Experience 1 or more years of previous acute care psychiatric experience or 2 years of formal education in psychology, counseling, nursing student, or student in related field.

Required Licensure and Certification Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical)
- American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 Days Required Language Skills Fluent English
- Ability to speak and understand English.

Knowledge Requirements Proficient computer skills.

Time Type: Job Requisition ID: R-47206 Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.

See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link .

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Position Title Behavioral Health Technician, Nights Strawberry Hill Campus Position Summary / Career Interest: The Behavioral Health Tech, under general supervision, provides basic patient care to all patients including those in isolation.

The Behavioral Health Tech provides age specific assistance with activities of daily living and therapeutic measures that will result in a lower level of agitation and/or higher level of comfort for the patient.

The Behavioral Health Tech assists in daily activities while teaching new skills, ensuring safety, assisting to manage behaviors, plan activities, reinforce treatment plans and document within the EMR.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Collects data (i.e., vital signs, weights, I&O) for initial, shift and ongoing assessment of each patient as delegated by the RN per Department/Unit standards.

Completes patient safety rounds and contraband checks.

Demonstrates effective problem solving skills and recommends ideas for change/improvement within the framework of unit, department, and hospital standards and goals/outcomes.

Facilitates or co-facilitates patient goals and exercise groups, and other groups as assigned.

Recognizes and reports to the RN any patient safety concerns or changes in patient behaviors.

Recognizes care activities/procedures which need to be shared among disciplines to maximize patient-centered, efficient care.

Understands General Safety/Falls Prevention Program (A-B-C-D risks and interventions).

Utilizes department/unit standards when providing care.

Utilizes unit and department techniques and protocols/standards.

Supervises patients always, ensures the meeting of patient's basic needs.

Provide needed supports to improve treatment outcomes.

Models positive behavior and effective problem solving techniques.

Assists with structured group activities.

Completes required documentation, forms and reports per policy.

Responsible for keeping the unit safe, clean and orderly.

May assist in laundry of patient clothing as needed and directed.

Provides crisis intervention and initiates emergency response plan, when necessary.

Attends staff meeting as directed.

Attends and completes all required in-service training and coursework on an annual basis per hospital requirements.

Monitors patient phone calls and visitations as required.

- Review patient case histories and become familiar with patient treatment plan goals.

Become familiar with the Employee Manual, Operations Manual and organizational policies and procedures.

Be able to perform CPR and basic elements as required utilizing CPI skills.

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.

Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience High School Graduate or GED.

One to three months related experience and/or training.

Preferred Education and Experience 1 or more years of previous acute care psychiatric experience or 2 years of formal education in psychology, counseling, nursing student, or student in related field.

Required Licensure and Certification Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical)
- American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 Days Required Language Skills Fluent English
- Ability to speak and understand English.

Knowledge Requirements Proficient computer skills.

Time Type: Job Requisition ID: R-41290 Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.

See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link .

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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The Clinical Affairs Manager will provide clinical expertise, insight, and support to clinical end-users, clinical sales specialists, sales team, Regulatory, Engineering, marketing, and other corporate departments on safe and effective use of the Teleflex Medical product portfolio with primary emphasis on the Coronary/Structural Heart franchise. This position will support the appropriate clinical application of the Coronary/Structural Heart franchise via didactic, web-based, and teleconference education, and understanding of these products and best practices. Clinical support will be provided to physicians, nurses, techs, etc., to include support for live cases/proctorships in the therapeutic areas related to focus products. The Clinical Affairs Manager will drive innovation by identifying product attributes necessary to expand into new markets, or capitalize on new clinical applications; identify new, clinically driven product and market opportunities; and perform other related duties as required. Provide support during society engagements, facilitating the exchange of scientific information in close collaboration with CMA leadership and the broader clinical affairs interventional team.

Customer Experience Representing Teleflex in a customer-facing position is a tremendous responsibility and opportunity. All CMA colleagues are expected to perform with the highest levels of professionalism, service, and ethics to strengthen the Teleflex brand and relationship with our customers. Continuous Improvement - Demonstrates initiative and critical thinking to identify, prioritize process and performance gaps. Develops solutions to deliver improved results. Exemplifies continuous improvement thought processes and focus. Culture and Values Exemplifies Teleflex values and ensures a fair, open, and productive climate that is engaging, ethical, and legally compliant. Strives to work effectively across boundaries in a complex matrix environment. Identify and support BU field efforts for the Coronary/Structural Heart franchise through clinical and educational customer needs assessment, product and procedural training, live case coverage, and assist with customer follow-up for ongoing clinical support as needed. Maintain and develop expertise on the Coronary/Structural Heart Interventional product portfolio related to the specific clinical specialty area and expertise. Identify and expand the customer base through professional networking, consultation related to best practices and the appropriate clinical use of Teleflex products, and timely professional follow-up. Support Coronary/Structural Heart educational programs with aligned educational goals and needs of the Interventional Business Unit. Support scientific exchanges of information with medical societies. Pre-conference & in-booth educational programs, meetings with scientific committees, education grant support, and research submissions (in collaboration with the Global Research & Scientific Services team). Off-label support for Teleflex products in accordance with Teleflex policy & local legal regulations

Manage utilization of HCPs in accordance with Teleflex IPPs. Coordinate efforts between cross-functional partners, including Medical Affairs, Global Research & Scientific Services, marketing, and R&D. Coordinate, participate, and manage educational, scientific activities at identified local, regional, and national trade shows/exhibitions. Serve as part of the CMA clinical expert team on product applications and troubleshooting when interfacing with SBU Leadership, Clinical Sales Specialists, and Teleflex team members. Participate as a clinical expert on project teams, committees, and in meetings with various corporate departments to provide guidance as to the clinical perspectives for the Coronary/Structural franchise. Build and support infrastructure for speaker programs supporting Teleflex Academy, webinars, training content, and programs. Coordinate and participate in content development and review of education material as needed by IA BU or CMA. Manage all business-associated administrative tasks and responsibilities to support job-related activities, to include strict adherence to the Teleflex Medical T&E policies and procedures, timely filing of required and/or requested reports, and documentation of activities via approved documents and forms. Adhere to applicable Teleflex IPPs, Teleflex Code of Ethics, and all Company policies, rules, procedures, and housekeeping standards.

Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in clinical, biology, health sciences, or engineering. Procedural experience within Interventional Cardiology and/or Structural Heart Possess a minimum of five years' clinical exposure in the medical field in the Cardiology environment. Medical Device industry supporting Clinical and Medical Affairs, strongly preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required; SalesForce experience preferred.

Life Insurance Signature / Authority Limits

1M Signature / 5M Authority.

• PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLICANTS WITH INDIVIDUAL LIFE UNDERWRITING EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

  PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLICANTS WITH INDIVIDUAL LIFE UNDERWRITING EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

Job Summary

Builds relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners. Develops the skills necessary to successfully underwrite Life, Disability, and/or Long-term Care insurance policies in an inclusive and fast-paced environment ensuring all quality, service and production goals are met.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Field & Client Experience

• ​Responsible for credible and effective relations and communication with field and customer to include responding to case appeals/inquiries and assists with placing business.

• Provides guidance and assistance to the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and Financial Representatives regarding case underwriting and risk appraisal

• Responsible for prescreen inquiries.

Underwriting

• Responsible for the analysis and appraisal of a broad range of insurance applications; approves, classifies, or declines applications for various ages and policy amounts with guidance, as needed.​

• Independently reviews applications and adheres to underwriting standards and demonstrates an intermediate level of experience with NM product types and changes. ​

• Develops and demonstrates change agility while maintaining mortality and morbidity expectations. ​

• Demonstrates continuous learning through the early adoption of new ways of underwriting. ​

• Develops proficiency with Reinsurance programs and determining where to best place a case.

• Underwrites applications, maintaining industry-leading mortality and morbidity giving the best possible offer that can be made. Provides active case and requirement management and provides customized service with guidance. ​

• Communicates & negotiates with Field Partners to explain modified or declined decisions & assist in policy placement. ​

• Develops proficiency in financial, medical, and lay underwriting assessments and provides innovations solutions to keep Northwestern Mutual as the choice of our customers.

• Actively utilizes the most effective means to obtain the necessary information, including digital health data, Internet searches, direct contact with the insured, and communication with third party advisors (Accountants, Attorneys, etc.) with limited guidance.

• Discusses cases with peer reviewers with medical and technical staff, as needed. ​

• Understands and meets all quality, service, and production goals​.

• Solves issues & escalations, with guidance as needed. ​

• Partners with Underwriting Support for case management

Cross-functional leadership

• May serve as underwriting representative for improvement in product process w/collaboration w/functional partners. ​Participates in other projects as needed.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

• 1.5 years of traditional underwriting experience.

• Analytical skills with the ability to make independent decisions and apply sound judgment in the application of rules.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information, and exercise tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness.

• Proficient in computer skills and using various software packages.

• Ability to work accurately while maintaining speed and flexibility in a team and independent production environment.

• Highly organized with the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

• Displays agility to manage multiple tasks​ and adapt in a changing work environment.

• #LI-Remote or LI-Hybrid

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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

Information Gathering (NM) - Intermediate, Underwriting Practices (NM) - Intermediate, Information Optimization (NM) - Intermediate, Insurance Acumen (NM) - Intermediate, Technology Adaptation (NM) - Intermediate (Inactive), Underwriting Ecosystem (NM) - Intermediate, Mortality, Morbidity, & Risk Analysis (NM) - Intermediate, Customer Centricity (NM) - Intermediate, Learning Agility (NM) - Intermediate (Inactive), Adaptive Communication (NM) - Intermediate, Reasoning (NM) - Intermediate, Decision Making (NM) - Intermediate, Negotiation & Managing Objection (NM) - Intermediate, Consulting (NM) - Advanced, Attention to Detail (NM) - Intermediate, Change Adaptability (NM) - Intermediate, Customer Support (NM) - Intermediate, Data Application (NM) - Intermediate

We’re excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Sr Analyst.*

Position Overview

As a ServiceNow Sr. Analyst, you will be responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and automating the existing infrastructure and supporting processes for the ServiceNow Platform. Your focus will be on executing and maintaining environments that support both internal and external application solutions, ensuring technologies are available and performing to meet business needs. You will define and implement technology solutions within the ServiceNow platform that align with Securian's business objectives and overall IT strategies. You will design, develop, and deploy applications within the ServiceNow platform. Collaboration with diverse business and technology teams will be essential. You will research trends impacting the ServiceNow technology platform. Finally, you will provide direction, guidance, and thought leadership to ITSM process owners to enhance their competency in leveraging CMDB, incident, problem, asset, change, knowledge, and service catalog management processes, streamlining operations.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Maintain, support, and develop the ServiceNow platform via scripting and system configurations.

• Establish design and capability guidelines for new and existing ServiceNow features to ensure platform integrity.

• Architect and implement integrations with ServiceNow, third-party solutions, and internally developed applications.

• Research, recommend, design, and implement ServiceNow platform services, including workflows, ITOM, ITBM, ITSM, Performance Analytics, CMDB, and ITAM.

• Train internal associates and administrators in the use and configuration of ServiceNow applications.

• Own your code from design to delivery, including test automation and detailed documentation.

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve ServiceNow system issues or operational support tickets.

• Provide rotational after-hours on-call support for ServiceNow production issues.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of engineering experience with the ServiceNow technology platform or a comparable Service Management technology platform.

• Proficient in using ServiceNow or equivalent Service Management tools for analysis, design, development, and integration with other applications, including 3rd party software.

• Skilled in configuring ServiceNow Discovery and Orchestration.

• Project management and leadership skills with a proven ability to deliver outcomes on complex service management initiatives and transformations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information and ideas at all business levels.

• Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to assess customer needs, creatively approach solutions, and influence appropriate courses of action.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience deploying, implementing, administering, configuring, and/or developing solutions on the ServiceNow technology platform.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, education, and certification.

• Broad technical experience that includes integrations and infrastructure build and support.

• ServiceNow Administrator certification, with additional development certifications/experience (e.g., Advanced System Administration, Certified Application Developer, Application Creation).

• Experience and understanding of web technologies, SaaS solutions, and development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

• Experience with application integrations using technologies such as SOAP or REST Web Services, JDBC/ODBC, and flat files.

• Experience with ServiceNow reports, dashboards, and Performance Analytics.

• Knowledge of Information Protection strategies (DR, encryption).

• Understanding of data management and concepts such as data normalization, record retention, and archiving.

• ITIL certification V3/V4.

• Project management and leadership skills (agile preferred) with proven ability to deliver outcomes on complex service management initiatives and transformations.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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