Top Talent like Laura are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Laura Iwig

Product Manager
Customer Success Manager
Project Manager
Washington, DC, US
Product Management
Business Strategy
Client Management
Partnership Management
Account Management
Project Management
Business Administration
Interpersonal Communication
SaaS
Management
Consulting
Operations Management
JIRA
Agile Project Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles
Product Management, Client Success & Strategy Leader
With a robust educational background in business, public health, and biomedical engineering, I have cultivated a diverse career in product management and strategy. I hold an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, a MPH from Tulane University, and a Bachelor's in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Saint Louis University. Currently, I lead product management and strategic initiatives at U.S. News & World Report. Previously, I served as a Senior Manager at Mathematica, focusing on digital solutions. My tenure as Product Director at U.S. News involved managing health data analytics platforms, driving renewals, and fostering customer relationships. My career reflects a commitment to innovation and efficiency in health and business sectors.

Work History

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Product Management & Strategy

U.S. News & World ReportResponsible for leading product management and strategic initiatives.
M

Health Digital Solutions Strategy, Sr Manager

MathematicaMar 2021 - Nov 2022 • 1 yr 9 mosLed strategic initiatives for health digital solutions, focusing on innovation and efficiency.
U

Product Director

U.S. News & World ReportMar 2015 - Mar 2021 • 6 yrs 1 moManaged and oversaw two health data analytics platforms used for quality improvement and patient safety initiatives with over 1000 users. Created the product roadmap and supervised product enhancements using agile methodology. Collaborated with technical team to ensure the online products met the customers' needs. Planned and launched annual product releases. Fostered and further developed customer relationships. Drove $2.0M of subscription renewals. Maintained product backlog. Managed and developed Senior Product Analyst and Marketing Manager.
A

Senior Specialist

Association of Public Health LaboratoriesFeb 2013 - Mar 2015 • 2 yrs 2 mosManaged a $1M federally funded project testing the utility of a shared service model. Developed and facilitated the transfer of infectious disease resources for member laboratories. Managed stakeholder relationships. Supported the Infectious Disease Committee.
K

Epidemiologist

Kentucky Department for Public HealthMay 2011 - Feb 2013 • 1 yr 10 mosCollaborated with regional epidemiologists to investigate food-borne disease outbreaks. Enhanced communications between the Department of Epidemiology and Division of Laboratory Services to ensure reportable diseases were appropriately investigated. Developed processes and procedures to more efficiently identify and mitigate enteric disease outbreaks. Managed the response to federal funding RFPs. Managed two pilot programs evaluating two infectious disease testing methods.

Education

U

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)2016 - 2018
T

Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

Master's degree, Public Health2009 - 2010
S

Saint Louis University

Bachelor of Science (BS), Biomedical/Medical Engineering2005 - 2009

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Product Management, Client Success & Strategy Leader
With a robust educational background in business, public health, and biomedical engineering, I have cultivated a diverse career in product management and strategy. I hold an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, a MPH from Tulane University, and a Bachelor's in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Saint Louis University. Currently, I lead product management and strategic initiatives at U.S. News & World Report. Previously, I served as a Senior Manager at Mathematica, focusing on digital solutions. My tenure as Product Director at U.S. News involved managing health data analytics platforms, driving renewals, and fostering customer relationships. My career reflects a commitment to innovation and efficiency in health and business sectors.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Laura are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Laura Iwig

Product Manager
Customer Success Manager
Project Manager
Washington, DC, US
Product Management
Business Strategy
Client Management
Partnership Management
Account Management
Project Management
Business Administration
Interpersonal Communication
SaaS
Management
Consulting
Operations Management
JIRA
Agile Project Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles

Work History

U

Product Management & Strategy

U.S. News & World ReportResponsible for leading product management and strategic initiatives.
M

Health Digital Solutions Strategy, Sr Manager

MathematicaMar 2021 - Nov 2022 • 1 yr 9 mosLed strategic initiatives for health digital solutions, focusing on innovation and efficiency.
U

Product Director

U.S. News & World ReportMar 2015 - Mar 2021 • 6 yrs 1 moManaged and oversaw two health data analytics platforms used for quality improvement and patient safety initiatives with over 1000 users. Created the product roadmap and supervised product enhancements using agile methodology. Collaborated with technical team to ensure the online products met the customers' needs. Planned and launched annual product releases. Fostered and further developed customer relationships. Drove $2.0M of subscription renewals. Maintained product backlog. Managed and developed Senior Product Analyst and Marketing Manager.
A

Senior Specialist

Association of Public Health LaboratoriesFeb 2013 - Mar 2015 • 2 yrs 2 mosManaged a $1M federally funded project testing the utility of a shared service model. Developed and facilitated the transfer of infectious disease resources for member laboratories. Managed stakeholder relationships. Supported the Infectious Disease Committee.
K

Epidemiologist

Kentucky Department for Public HealthMay 2011 - Feb 2013 • 1 yr 10 mosCollaborated with regional epidemiologists to investigate food-borne disease outbreaks. Enhanced communications between the Department of Epidemiology and Division of Laboratory Services to ensure reportable diseases were appropriately investigated. Developed processes and procedures to more efficiently identify and mitigate enteric disease outbreaks. Managed the response to federal funding RFPs. Managed two pilot programs evaluating two infectious disease testing methods.

Education

U

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)2016 - 2018
T

Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

Master's degree, Public Health2009 - 2010
S

Saint Louis University

Bachelor of Science (BS), Biomedical/Medical Engineering2005 - 2009

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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