Director, Innovation
Core
Drive innovation across a significant business landscape, shaping and advancing a portfolio of high-impact opportunities aligned to strategic business priorities.
Role type
Director, Innovation (Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Oversight)
Builds
A portfolio of innovation opportunities translated into clear value propositions and operational/commercial impact
Domain
Corporate Strategy / Innovation Management / Digital Transformation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic leadership, innovation management, portfolio oversight, stakeholder influence, opportunity shaping, investment decision support, enterprise storytelling, commercial awareness, analytical decision-making
Preferred skills
MBA or MS degree, experience in clinical research and healthcare innovation, deep understanding of emerging technologies
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Drive innovation across a significant landscape, translating strategic priorities into clear direction and measurable outcomes; Own and oversee a portfolio of innovation opportunities ensuring coherence and alignment; Lead identification, shaping, and prioritization of high-value initiatives; Partner with business, digital, data, and technology leaders to align priorities and support implementation; Guide portfolio prioritization and investment trade-offs; Contribute to governance, portfolio reviews, and investment decision-making; Oversee the development and communication of the enterprise innovation story; Represent the organization as a recognized innovation leader in strategic discussions and industry engagement
Seniority
Director, Senior Leadership