Lead the design, execution, and scaling of enterprise innovation programs that advance care quality, operational efficiency, and patient experience
Establish multi‑year innovation roadmap, intake and prioritization criteria, governance cadence, and KPIs; prepare executive updates and board‑ready materials
Build and manage a balanced pipeline of ventures, pilots, and process innovations; track stage gates, risk, budget, and outcomes
Source and manage partnerships (startups, universities, accelerators, venture studios); negotiate pilot scopes and commercialization options
Lead cross‑functional teams to run pilots, validate ROI, develop implementation plans, and transition successful solutions to operations
Coordinate privacy, security, intellectual property, and open‑source considerations with Legal/Compliance; align with clinical governance and safety reviews
Maintain dashboards; publish case studies and quarterly impact reports; drive continuous improvement across the innovation lifecycle

Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MHA, or MS)
Certifications: e.g., Lean/Six Sigma, PMP, Prosci or equivalent change management
5+ years leading innovation, product, transformation, or related programs in healthcare or complex regulated environments
Experience with open innovation models and start-up contracting; exposure to IP, revenue sharing, and equity frameworks in health systems
Familiarity with health IT/AI tools (EHR ecosystems, analytics platforms) to assess feasibility and readiness
Demonstrated success running multi‑stakeholder pilots and scaling solutions with quantifiable outcomes (cost, quality, access, experience)
Strong portfolio management and program budgeting skills; familiarity with stage‑gate or agile frameworks
Excellent communication skills with executive presence; ability to influence clinical and operational leaders

Innovation Program Director

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