Chief Innovation Officer (Cio)

Overview

The IIM Head will coordinate and lead the strategic and operational oversight of cross-functional innovation initiatives, pipeline opportunities assessment, and performance management in GSM. This role is pivotal in driving the execution of ESTEVE’s organic pipeline, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, and fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration. The IIM Head will also enable transversal project execution across GSM while harmonizing administrative processes in GSM and affiliated functions.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Innovation & Pipeline Oversight
• Lead and coordinate the cross-functional coordination and governance of all organic pipeline projects (including new indications, new strategic geographies, reformulations, among others) from the assessment phase through operational rollout
• Ensure transversal visibility and reporting on project status, risks, and milestones
• Act as a key interface between GSM functions such as GCD (Global Clinical Development), GMA (Global Medical Affairs), GRA (Global Regulatory Affairs), DS&PV (Drug safety & Pharmacovigilance), IP&B (Intellectual properties & Brands) and GSM QA (Quality Assurance), and Commercial (Marketing, Access, Project Management) and BD (Business Development) if applicable, to ensure seamless integration and execution of innovation in pipeline programs
• Support the Innovation Advisory Board (IAB) chaired by the CS&MO
• Support the Program Operations Managers (POMs) in GCD, in aligning project execution with strategic priorities
• Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
• Build and lead a high-performing team within the IIM unit, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Act as a strategic advisor to the CS&MO and GSM Leadership Team (GSMLT) on innovation and efficiency matters
• Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including affiliates, advisory boards, key consultants, among others
• Drive the execution of transversal GSM initiatives (e.G., M&A integrations from GSM, new affiliate creation, platform harmonization)
• Act as key contact person at GSM ensuring efficient communication and alignment among GSM team
• GSM Admin and Operations Efficiency
• Oversee GSM-wide performance tracking and reporting, ensuring alignment with KPIs and strategic goals
• Identify and resolve systemic inefficiencies and promote simplification across GSM operations
• Serve as a single point of contact for vendor coordination in collaboration with GSM QA and other stakeholders
• Organization Chart & Job Relationships
• Line Manager : Chief Scientific & Medical Officer (CS&MO)
• Direct Reporting : Integrated Innovation Manager & Admin Team
• Job Relationships : GSM functions such as GCD (Global Clinical Development), GMA (Global Medical Affairs), GRA (Global Regulatory Affairs), DS&PV (Drug safety & Pharmacovigilance), IP&B (Intellectual properties & Brands) and GSM QA (Quality Assurance)
• Commercial (Marketing, Access, Project Management)
• BD (Business Development) if applicable, to ensure seamless integration and execution of innovation in pipeline programs
• Affiliates
• Innovation Advisory Board (IAB)
• Other support functions (Finance, P&O...)

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