Vice President, Digital and Innovation 100% (m/f/d)

Acino International AG; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare and pharmaceuticals sector is seeking a VP of Digital and Innovation to spearhead their digital transformation initiatives. This senior role entails extensive project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and innovation strategy development, ensuring the organization’s competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in digital strategy, transformational leadership, and excellent communication skills to drive change across the business.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience leading transformational digital projects.
• Experience with management consulting and technology solution providers.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital strategy and initiatives across the organization.
• Ensure execution of innovation agendas and manage project performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project objectives.

Skills

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Collaboration

Change Enablement

Analytical Thinking

Innovation

Effective Communication

Agility

Education

Relevant Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Job description

The VP Digital and Innovation will play a pivotal role in driving revenue generation and cost optimization initiatives across Arcera. This individual will lead cross-functional teams on key projects aimed at advancing our mission and achieving our strategic objectives. This role will play a critical part in the identification and implementation of opportunities to deliver value creation, driving sustainable growth, and maximizing profitability. This position requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in innovation, data strategy, digital transformation, and AI.

Key Responsibilities

1. Digital and Innovation:

• Design the Digital, Data Management and AI Strategy across Arcera Group.
• Steer the Innovation agenda at group level, deliver the yearly reviews and ensure execution.
  
• Connect with the ExCom and the Investors’ Digital Center of Excellence to build and articulate the digital strategy and roadmap in conjunction with the business strategy and vision.
• Working with business teams across functions and regions to articulate their digital priorities and establish their roadmap in line with the digital strategy.
• Define and drive initiatives to bring innovation in the organization.
• Design, lead and monitor the implementation of strategic & transformative digital initiatives.
• Provide expertise and tools to support the leadership teams in structuring and managing the digital initiatives – for initiatives run by the functions/regions.
• Drive change management in IT and functional teams to ensure tangible long-term impact for the projects run.
  
  

2. Value Creation:

• Lead the identification, prioritization and execution of value creation digital initiatives for the Group to strengthen its market position and financial performance.
• Lead development of project plans, timelines, and budgets, providing support and challenge to ensure robustness.
• Drive value creation projects from inception to completion.
• Build and bring together cross-function teams as required to deliver on initiatives including but not limited to Operations, Procurement, Sales and Marketing, Finance and Legal.
• Develop and implement effective program management and governance.
• Supports the M&A and Business Development teams in identifying digitalization opportunities in potential target companies, assess potential value and recommends on integration strategies.
• Drives global company digital transformation initiatives from inception to completion
• Partner with Finance to ensure initiatives are underpinned by robust financial and commercial analysis.
• Prepare executive-friendly and high-quality presentations to support decision making.
• Ensure initiatives align to the overall Arcera strategy.

3. Global Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders globally to align project objectives with overall business goals.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal teams, including but not limited to Operations, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Legal.
  
  

4. External Contract Negotiations:

• Support contract negotiations with key external stakeholders on value creation projects such as suppliers, strategic partners, and service providers in alignment with legal and compliance guidelines.
• Ensure that contracts and agreements are structured to maximize value and mitigate risks for Arcera.
• Develop recommendations on contracts and agreements for decision by CVCO.
  
  

5. Leadership and Team Management:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to project teams, ensuring clarity of goals, roles, and responsibilities.
• Coach and develop team members to enhance their project management skills and contribute to organizational success.

6. Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Develop and monitor project performance against KPIs and milestones, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Prepare regular progress reports, presentations, recommendations and updates for senior management and stakeholders.

Key Skills

• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration: Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide project teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and engage with senior stakeholders by taking a proactive approach to shape and influence their expectations. Builds partnerships and can understand and engage with stakeholders and teams at all levels.
• Strategic Execution: Ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and contribute to long-term objectives through effective project execution.
• Change Enablement: Experience supporting change initiatives by managing project transitions, fostering cross-cultural collaboration, and engaging stakeholders through periods of ambiguity.
• Tech-Savvy: Technology savvy with strong understanding of business and IT challenges and driving strategic projects across different functional areas.
• Transformation: A transformational leader who can identify opportunities and lead the implementation of complex IT projects.
• Innovation: Drive an innovative approach to technology creating value for the organization.
• Analytical Thinking: Demonstrates problem-solving capabilities and a continuous improvement mindset to identify practical and innovative solutions.
• Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate project goals, status, and outcomes to varied audiences; demonstrates curiosity and empathy in stakeholder engagement.
• Agility & Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, global environments; adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across diverse teams and regions.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7-10 of experience. Focus on leading transformational digital projects in international environments with different levels of complexity.
• A wealth of experience in different domains ranging from management consulting to technology solution providers.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and industry best practices.
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex projects and driving revenue growth initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and dynamic environment.