Director of Innovation

Job Description:

1. Strategic Innovation & Product Roadmap

Futureproofing: Identify emerging market trends, disruptive technologies, and competitor shifts to steer the long-term innovation strategy.

Portfolio Management: Oversee the lifecycle of new product development from ideation and proof-of-concept to commercial launch.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with R&D, Engineering, and Marketing to ensure technical feasibility meets market demand.

2. Business Development & Licensing

In-Licensing: Identify and acquire external technologies, patents, or products that fill gaps in the current portfolio.

Out-Licensing: Monetize internal IP by identifying external partners and negotiating lucrative licensing agreements.

Strategic Alliances: Build and maintain a network of venture capital partners, universities, startups, and industry peers.

3. Commercial Strategy & Execution

Market Analysis: Lead rigorous "build vs. buy vs. partner" analyses for all new opportunities.

P&L Accountability: Manage the innovation budget and ensure that new ventures meet internal ROI and IRR benchmarks.

Deal Negotiation: Act as the lead negotiator for complex term sheets, joint ventures, and M&A opportunities.