Head of Innovation Discovery Technology
Core
Lead the technology capabilities enabling R&D to detect, evaluate, prioritize, and mature future innovation opportunities by building a connected digital ecosystem that integrates internal and external intelligence, analytics, and AI.
Role type
Executive-level Head of Innovation Discovery Technology
Builds
A connected digital ecosystem for opportunity detection, discovery, and decision-making supporting R&D and future product propositions
Domain
Consumer Health / CPG / Life Sciences + Digital Strategy + AI/ML
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
R&D technology strategy, digital strategy, innovation leadership, data & analytics, AI/ML, RWD/sensory ecosystems, executive influencing, product roadmap management, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Consumer health/CPG/life sciences industry experience, experience shaping tech-enabled strategies with measurable growth outcomes
Technologies
AI/ML, data platforms, analytics, RWD/sensory ecosystems
Responsibilities
Define the future-state innovation discovery technology ecosystem and roadmap; Connect internal and external intelligence signals to identify opportunity spaces; Enable evidence-backed opportunity decisions using analytics and AI; Lead delivery of innovation discovery capabilities through the D&T operating model; Drive adoption of technology into upstream innovation processes; Build a high-performing global team and network across R&D and D&T
Seniority
Executive, Strategy & Leadership
