Product Development Manager

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) is a postgraduate medical training college committed to ensuring doctors have the knowledge, skills, and professionalism required to deliver the highest standards of patient care. Established in 1654, RCPI supports physicians throughout their careers through education, training, research, and lifelong professional development. Through its Faculties and Institutes, RCPI provides specialist training programmes, examinations, diplomas, and a broad range of educational courses for medical professionals. RCPI also delivers education and development opportunities to the wider healthcare community.

Role: Product Development Manager
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Duration: 3-year fixed term contract
Salary: €67,000 + Benefits
Closing date: 24 April 2026 at 16:00

RCPI is seeking an experienced, strategically minded New Product Development Manager to lead the creation, evaluation, and launch of innovative education and medical service products. Working closely with the Director of Business Development & Examinations and the New Business Development Manager, this role will be central to expanding RCPI’s product portfolio, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring new offerings meet market needs while delivering sustainable commercial returns. The successful candidate will collaborate across RCPI’s internal teams, external partners, and its Institutes and Faculties to identify new opportunities, shape compelling product concepts, and bring high‑quality education products to market.

• Lead the development of new education products delivered by RCPI and external partners, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy.
• Manage the design and launch of a major international postgraduate medical training programme in collaboration with academic and clinical partners.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify unmet needs, emerging trends, and product opportunities.
• Work with Institutes, Faculties, and key stakeholders to generate, assess, and shape new product ideas.
• Drive the development of new revenue streams, targeting opportunities to ensure growth on an annual basis.

• Develop comprehensive commercial business cases for new products, including pricing models, financial projections, and margin analysis.
• Ensure all new offerings are commercially viable, scalable, and aligned with RCPI’s long‑term growth strategy.
• Prioritise product opportunities based on strategic value, market demand, feasibility, and resource requirements.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, academic partners, faculty leads, healthcare organisations, and international collaborators.
• Facilitate structured idea‑generation processes with Institutes and Faculties to maintain a robust pipeline of new product opportunities.
• Communicate product strategy, progress updates, and insights to senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.

• Collaborate with the New Business Development Manager, Digital Team, Marketing, Education, Examinations, and Operations to ensure seamless product development and delivery.
• Coordinate cross‑functional project teams to deliver products on time, within budget, and to an exceptional standard.
• Support the development of go‑to‑market strategies, product positioning, messaging, and promotional plans.

• Review the performance of existing education products to identify opportunities for enhancement, repositioning, extension, or retirement.
• Use learner analytics, customer feedback, and market insights to drive continuous improvement across RCPI’s education and medical service portfolio.
• Ensure all products comply with regulatory, accreditation, and quality assurance requirements.

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in product development, programme management, innovation, or a related field within education, healthcare, or a similar sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience developing business cases and financial models.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.
• Proven ability to translate market insights into actionable product strategies.
• Strong project management capabilities with experience leading cross‑functional teams.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in medical education or professional training (desirable but not essential).

• A relevant primary degree is required.
• A postgraduate qualification is desirable.
• A project management qualification is advantageous.

• A high‑impact role shaping the future of medical education in Ireland and internationally.
• A collaborative, mission‑driven environment with strong leadership support.
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to strategic initiatives.

• Project Management
• Business Development & Commercial Acumen
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
• Leadership and Team Management

• Leave: 21 days annual leave with an additional 3-4 college days and long service leave. Support for maternity, sick, parents, and parental leave.
• Wellbeing: An Employee Assistance Programme with Spectrum Life and annual flu vaccine.
• Flexible Hybrid working model: 35-hour‑a‑week hybrid model from start date.
• Pension: Defined contribution scheme 1.5% employee contribution plus RCPI contribution from commencement; increase after 18 months.
• Flexible Benefit: Pro‑rata €1,500 annual flexible benefit upon successful probationary period.
• Life Assurance: 4 times your annual salary.
• Learning & Development: CPD options including study leave and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Diversity and Inclusion: RCPI recognises the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Recently awarded a Silver accreditation from Investors in Diversity. xcfaprz
• Accommodations: Inclusive employer; reasonable accommodations can be disclosed confidentially. Contact Suzann Donnelly at