Description
Vice President of Innovation
Position Description
Position Summary
The Vice President of Innovation is responsible for driving innovation and leading transformative initiatives across the organization. This role focuses on developing and implementing forward-thinking strategies, identifying emerging trends, and leveraging new technologies to foster growth and advancement. The Vice President of Innovation plays a critical role in cultivating a culture of creativity and continuous improvement, while shaping the organization's long-term strategic direction.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement innovation strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the organization.
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends to drive business growth and efficiency.
- Lead cross-functional teams to design and execute innovative projects and initiatives.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate innovation into business planning and decision-making processes.
- Establish and manage partnerships with external stakeholders, including startups, research institutions, and industry experts.
- Monitor and analyze industry trends, competitor activities, and market opportunities to inform innovation strategy.
- Develop metrics and KPIs to assess the impact and success of innovation initiatives.
- Oversee research and development efforts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Promote and facilitate ideation sessions and workshops to generate new product and service ideas.
- Manage the innovation budget, allocating resources effectively to prioritize high-impact projects.
- Communicate innovation strategy and progress to internal and external stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop talent within the organization to build a strong innovation capability.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards throughout the innovation process.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have:
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role focused on innovation, product development, or strategic change.
- Strong track record of driving innovation and executing transformative strategies in a dynamic business environment.
- Advanced degree in Business Administration, Innovation Management, or a related field. MBA or equivalent is preferred.
- Excellent understanding of emerging technologies, market trends, and competitive landscape.
- Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration across diverse teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex projects.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in managing budgets, resources, and strategic investments to support innovation initiatives.
- Ability to lead and mentor a diverse team of professionals to achieve organizational goals.
- Strong decision-making capabilities, with a focus on data-driven and customer-centric solutions.
- Proven ability to navigate and influence within a matrixed organization.
- Experience in change management and facilitating organizational transformation.
- Strong network within the innovation and startup ecosystem is a plus.
Native American Preference: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with federal law (Title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA-4432 should be submitted with the application. For more information about Native American Preference in employment please click here.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Tribal Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We value the skills, experience, and dedication that veterans bring to the workplace and qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Tribal Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know by emailing hr@tribalhealth.com or by calling (480)581-6961. For more info on EEOC please visit EEOC KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Work Environment
Physical demands: | The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear and perform repetitive motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with clients, vendors and staff. Overnight travel may be required from time to time.
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Mental demands: | There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must be able to handle frequent interruptions and must also multi-task and interact with a wide variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues. |
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Confidentiality: | All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination
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Background Investigation: | This position may be subject to a 101-630 background check in an effort to ensure compliance with public law 101-630 "Indian child protection and family violence prevention act." Candidates for positions that require a 101-630 background check must be able to successfully pass a background and character investigation in compliance with pl 101-630.
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Drug Screening: | All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning employment and will be subject to random drug testing. |
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