Director, Technology Innovation COE

MWI Animal Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

AmerisourceBergen is seeking a Director of the Technology Innovation Center of Excellence (CoE) to govern and advance the evaluation, pilot, and deployment of supply chain technologies. You will own a stage gate framework and collaborate with executives, vendors, and internal stakeholders to deliver measurable value.

The role requires 10+ years in supply chain or technology, with 3–5 years in leadership, and a strong track record in governance, vendor management, and executive storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years in supply chain operations, strategy, or technology with 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience designing or managing a stage gate, innovation pipeline, or governance process.

Responsibilities

• Stage Gate Process Ownership: design, implement, and improve a multi-stage gate framework with clear criteria.
• Technology Evaluation & Scouting: identify emerging technologies and conduct market analysis.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Governance: partner with ops, IT, Finance, Legal, and Compliance; build advisory board.
• Portfolio & Performance Management: manage budget, establish KPIs, report outcomes to leadership.
• Team Leadership & CoE Culture: lead cross-functional stakeholders and foster experimentation.

Skills

Stage Gate design & governance

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor evaluation

Innovation strategy

Agile/Lean Startup

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP

WMS

TMS

AI platforms

Job description

## Director, Technology Innovation COEPostuler: Remote, USA: Temps Plein: Publié aujourd'hui: R2617075Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!# Ce que vous ferez**JOB SUMMARY:**The Director of Technology Innovation Center of Excellence (CoE) is a strategic leadership role responsible for governing and advancing the evaluation, selection, and deployment of emerging technologies across the supply chain organization. This individual will own and continuously refine a structured stage gate process for vetting technology innovations — ensuring that investments are rigorous, aligned to business priorities, and positioned to deliver measurable supply chain value. This leader will serve as the bridge between technology vendors, internal stakeholders, and executive decision-makers, championing a disciplined yet agile approach to innovation. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:** **Stage Gate Process Ownership*** Design, implement, and continuously improve a multi-stage gate framework for evaluating, piloting, and scaling supply chain technology innovations* Define clear criteria, scoring rubrics, and decision checkpoints for each gate (e.g., ideation, feasibility, pilot, scale, sunset)* Lead cross-functional gate review committees, facilitating structured go/no-go decisions with executive stakeholders* Maintain a transparent innovation pipeline dashboard, tracking all active and archived technology candidates**Technology Evaluation & Scouting*** Proactively identify emerging technologies relevant to supply chain operations (e.g., AI/ML, robotics, IoT, digital twins, blockchain, autonomous systems)* Develop and maintain relationships with technology vendors, startup ecosystems, and industry research bodies (e.g., Gartner, Forrester, industry consortiums)* Conduct structured technology assessments including market analysis, vendor due diligence, and total cost of ownership modeling* Represent Cencora at industry forums, innovation councils, conferences, and strategic vendor engagements; maintain awareness of supply chain innovation trends and benchmark practices across industries.**Stakeholder Engagement & Governance*** Partner with Supply Chain operations, IT, Finance, Legal, and Compliance to ensure holistic vetting of technology candidates* Build and manage a Technology Innovation Advisory Board comprising internal subject matter experts and external advisors* Develop executive-ready business cases and investment proposals for technologies advancing through the pipeline* Drive alignment between innovation initiatives and the broader supply chain strategic roadmap**Portfolio & Performance Management*** Manage the innovation portfolio budget, ensuring appropriate resource allocation across stages of the gate process* Establish KPIs and success metrics for piloted and deployed technologies, measure realized benefits including cost savings, productivity improvements and service enhancements and reporting outcomes to senior leadership* Conduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and refine the vetting framework over time**Team Leadership & CoE Culture*** Lead and mobilize a cross-functional network of internal stakeholders and subject matter experts, driving innovative outcomes through influence rather than direct authority* Build trust and credibility across Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Operations, and other functions by demonstrating deep expertise, active listening, and collaborative problem-solving* Create alignment around a shared innovation vision by engaging stakeholders early and often throughout the stage gate process* Design and facilitate working sessions, workshops, and forums that draw out subject matter expertise and foster co-ownership of technology evaluation decisions* Cultivate a culture of curiosity and structured experimentation across the stakeholder community, encouraging teams to surface and champion emerging technology ideas**QUALIFICATIONS:** **Required*** Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or a related field* 10+ years of experience in supply chain operations, strategy, or technology — with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role* Demonstrated experience designing or managing a stage gate, innovation pipeline, or technology governance process* Strong understanding of supply chain operations across distribution, logistics, procurement, or inventory management* Proven ability to build executive-level presentations and facilitate senior leadership decision-making forums* Experience managing cross-functional programs from concept through implementation **Preferred*** Master's degree (MBA, MS Supply Chain, or related)* Experience in pharmaceutical distribution, healthcare supply chain, or highly regulated industries* Familiarity with frameworks such as Stage-Gate, Lean Startup, or Design Thinking* PMP, Agile, or related certifications* Experience working with or evaluating enterprise technology vendors (ERP, WMS, TMS, AI platforms)**Ce qu’AmerisourceBergen offre** Nous offrons une rémunération globale concurrentielle. Notre engagement envers nos associés comprend l’offre de programmes d’avantages sociaux complets, diversifiés et conçus pour répondre aux divers besoins de l’ensemble de nos associés. Grâce à notre présence mondiale et nos diverses unités commerciales, nous avons une approche équilibrée des avantages que nous offrons. De nombreux avantages sociaux sont payés par l’entreprise, tandis que d’autres sont offerts par les cotisations des associés. Les offres d’avantages sociaux spécifiques peuvent varier selon l’emplacement, le poste ou l’unité d’affaires.Temps Plein# ****Salary Range\\*****$119,100 - 186,560