Director of Strategic Initiatives and Innovation
Are you passionate about driving strategic initiatives and fostering innovation?
Do you thrive on solving complex business problems and leading cultural transformations?
About Team:
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
About Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Strategic Initiatives and Innovation to join our team. This individual contributor role is designed for a seasoned professional who excels in offering consultancy services to solve large, complex business problems. This role will support high-impact operational initiatives, including digital transformation and the adoption of emerging technologies like Generative AI (GenAI), to deliver measurable benefits and unlock new value across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders to define and execute strategies that align with business objectives, foster innovation, and improve operational efficiency.
2. Driving actionable insights through strategic thinking and analytical skills.
3. Leveraging GenAI to identify and execute innovative use cases.
4. Leading the cultural transformation of the Operations team by promoting the adoption of GenAI technologies and fostering continuous learning and agility.
5. Championing agility within the team, encouraging rapid experimentation and adaptive planning.
6. Researching new ideas and market developments to stay ahead of industry trends.
7. Building strong networks internally and externally to support strategic priorities.
8. Solving complex problems and advancing strategic priorities in a dynamic environment.
Qualifications:
1. Degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Management, or a related field.
2. Proven experience in a strategic role with a focus on consultancy and solving complex business problems.
3. Strong understanding of digital transformation and emerging technologies, including GenAI.
4. Exceptional ability to collaborate with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.
5. Demonstrated ability to drive actionable insights that lead to measurable business outcomes.
6. Excellent research skills and a strategic mindset.
7. Strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of championing innovation and transformation.
Why Join Us?
Join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. If you are ready to advance your career and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working for you
We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
1. Annual Profit Share Bonus
2. Comprehensive Pension Plan
3. Home, office or commuting allowance
4. Generous vacation entitlement and option for sabbatical leave
5. Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Family Care leave
6. Flexible working hours
7. Personal Choice budget
8. Internal communities and networks
9. Various employee discounts
10. Recruitment introduction reward
11. Work from anywhere
12. Employee Assistance Program (global)
13. Annual Event
About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
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