Vice President (m/f/d) Innovation

Key Responsibilities

• Reinvent Innovation Processes: Lead the transformation of our innovation framework to foster a culture of creativity and agility, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs.
• Ensure efficient allocation of financial resources to support high-impact innovation initiatives.
• Leverage Cutting-Edge Technologies: Integrate advanced technologies, such as AI, machine learning, and cloud computing, into our software products to maintain our competitive edge and meet evolving customer demands.
• Drive Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including customers and internal teams, to gather insights and feedback, ensuring our products are user-centric and effectively address market needs.
• Monitor Performance Metrics: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of innovation initiatives and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience : Over 10 years of experience in leadership roles, with a focus on global team management in highly regulated environments (preferably pharmaceutical, life sciences, or manufacturing).
• Proven Track Record : Demonstrated success in designing, implementing, and developing innovation processes to deliver innovative solutions on time and within budget.
• Global Leadership : Experience influencing distributed teams across multiple locations, managing cultural differences, and aligning teams towards common goals.
• Innovation Expertise : Deep understanding of innovation processes and their scientific backgrounds, especially regarding culture, psychological safety, and other critical preconditions.
• Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen : Ability to balance strategic development with business objectives, ensuring products are innovative, profitable, and aligned with customer needs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Proven ability to collaborate with product management, corporate functions, and other units to align innovation efforts with company strategy and customer expectations.
• Leadership Skills : Exceptional leadership in mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Education : A relevant Master\’s degree; an MBA is a plus.
• Languages : Proficiency in English is required; fluency in German is a significant advantage.

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