Vice President (m/f/d) Innovation

Körber; Hausach; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the pharmaceutical software sector seeks a Vice President of Innovation to transform their innovation processes and lead cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of leadership experience, a Master's degree, and a strong background in regulated environments. This role offers competitive compensation, bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation

Bonuses

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifikationen

• Over 10 years of leadership experience in regulated environments.
• Proven track record in innovation process development.
• Experience influencing global teams and managing cultural differences.

Aufgaben

• Lead transformation of innovation framework.
• Ensure efficient resource allocation for high-impact initiatives.
• Integrate advanced technologies into software products.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Innovation Processes

Cultural Awareness

Ausbildung

Master's degree

MBA

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description: Vice President of Innovation

The ideal candidate will be responsible for reinventing our innovation process, ensuring that innovative ideas are effectively translated into structured product increments and integrated into our product roadmap. This role manages cross-functional global teams and facilitates the handover to the product management organization. The VP will play a crucial role in positioning our company as a pioneer in the pharmaceutical software market. The role requires close collaboration with global customers, user groups, industry analysts, research institutes, and federal health authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Resource Allocation: Ensure financial resources are allocated efficiently to support high-impact innovation initiatives.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Monitor Performance Metrics: Establish and track KPIs to evaluate the success of innovation initiatives and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Over 10 years of leadership experience, preferably in highly regulated environments such as pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or manufacturing.
• Proven track record in designing, implementing, and developing innovation processes that support timely and budget-conscious delivery of innovative solutions.
• Experience in influencing distributed global teams and managing cultural differences to align teams towards common goals.
• Deep understanding of innovation processes, including cultural and psychological factors critical to fostering innovation.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen to balance development goals with profitability and customer needs.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions to align innovation efforts with company strategy and customer expectations.
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Educational background: Master's degree required; MBA is a plus.
• Language skills: Proficiency in English required; fluency in German is a significant advantage.

Additional Information:

• Contribute to shaping the future of MES software solutions that drive the pharmaceutical industry's digital transformation and optimize manufacturing processes globally.
• Lead the development of market-leading software products impacting the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Join Körber Pharma Software, committed to innovation and quality, offering opportunities for professional growth and competitive compensation, including salary, bonuses, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Apply now and join our team!
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