Business Innovation Manager

Grifols, S.A; Sant Cugat del Vallès; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global healthcare company is seeking an Innovation Manager to join their Plasma Procurement team. The role involves managing innovation projects, conducting market research, and fostering a culture of innovation. Candidates should have at least 5+ years in innovation and project management, with a degree in a related field. This is a permanent position offering flexible work options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Servicios

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Comprehensive benefits package

Formación

• At least 5+ years of experience in innovation, strategy, and project management roles.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in complex, regulated industries (pharma, healthcare, biotech) is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the Discover and Define phases of innovation projects.
• Conduct thorough market research to understand customer needs.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the department.

Conocimientos

Strategic Thinking

Customer-Centric Methodologies

Project Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business, Innovation, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Descripción del empleo

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment.

Help us lead one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. We are a world leader in plasma-derived medicines with a presence in more than 100 countries, and a growing global team of over 20.000 people. That’s why we need an Innovation Manager – Plasma Procurement like you.

We are looking for a strategic and execution-oriented Innovation Manager to join our Plasma Procurement team. This role is critical in driving strategic initiatives that improve efficiency, accessibility, and donor experience across our plasma donation network. You will be responsible for identifying high-impact opportunities, leading human-centered innovation projects, and collaborating across teams to implement scalable and measurable solutions to lead strategic initiatives that shape the future of our business.

What your responsibilities will be

• Manage the Discover and Define phases of innovation projects.
• Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, workshops, and trend analysis to identify key opportunity areas.
• Facilitate ideation sessions and co-design processes to generate and prioritize innovative concepts.
• Translate research findings into problem statements, opportunity briefs, and solution concepts.
• Oversee the design, prototyping, and testing of new services. Collaborate with the team responsible for pilot execution, ensuring alignment and continuity from ideation to testing.
• Track pilot progress, gather feedback, synthesize learnings, and recommend adjustments or scale-up strategies.
• Track startups, innovation hubs, universities, supercomputer organizations, etc to foster a spirit of collaboration and innovation.
• Report on innovation progress and project performance through clear KPIs and milestones.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the department.
• In addition, this role will manage selected departmental projects in the role of Project Manager, ensuring their effective planning, execution, and delivery in alignment with broader strategic goals.

Market Analysis & Customer Insights

• Conduct thorough market research to understand customer needs, preferences, and pain points.
• Analyze competitive landscapes and identify opportunities for differentiation.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback to inform service development decisions.
• Work with marketing teams and Plasma Customer Service to develop service positioning and messaging.

Who you are

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Innovation, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• At least 5+ years of experience in innovation, strategy and project management roles.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect innovation to long-term business priorities.
• Strong knowledge of customer-centric methodologies (Design Thinking, Service Design, Customer Journey Mapping, etc.) and innovation strategy frameworks.
• Experience in project management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and stakeholder reporting.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable navigating complexity, ambiguity, and working in cross-functional environments.
• Experience working in complex, regulated industries (e.g., pharma, healthcare, biotech) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and financial modeling skills.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to balance creativity with execution, and strategy with operational reality.
• English Proficiency: other languages (Spanish, German, etc.) are a plus.
• Willingness to travel.
• Preferred:
  • Experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.
  • Familiarity with regulated environments and stakeholder alignment.

What we offer

It is a brilliant opportunity for you, Grifols is fully aware that its employees are one of its major assets. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that encourages all our employees to develop their professional careers in an excellent working environment.

Information about Grifols is available at www.grifols.com. If you are interested in joining our company and you have what it takes for such an exciting position, then don’t hesitate to apply!

We look forward to receiving your application!

We believe in diverse talent and want to remove any barriers that may hinder your participation. If you require any adjustments in our selection process, please do not hesitate to inform us when applying. We are here to help.

Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.

Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday 7-10 to 16-19h and Friday 8-15h. (with the same flexible schedule) Benefits package Contract of Employment:Permanent position Flexibility for U Program: 2 days remote working