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:
Collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders to define and execute strategies that align with business objectives, foster innovation, and improve operational efficiency.
Driving actionable insights through strategic thinking and analytical skills.
Leveraging GenAI to identify and execute innovative use cases.
Leading the cultural transformation of the Operations team by promoting the adoption of GenAI technologies and fostering continuous learning and agility.
Champion agility within the team, encouraging rapid experimentation and adaptive planning.
Research new ideas and market developments to stay ahead of industry trends.
Building strong networks internally and externally to support strategic priorities.
Solve complex problems and advance strategic priorities in a dynamic environment.
Requirements:
Key Focus Areas:
Strategic Project Delivery and Benefit Maximization:
Collaborate with leadership to refine Operations strategy.
Identify opportunities to unlock value and ensure measurable benefits.
Provide insights and recommendations to deliver excellence in Operations.
Build and maintain strong relationships to accelerate project delivery.
Serve as a thought leader, providing insights to navigate uncertainty.
Strategic Analysis and Problem Solving:
Conduct comprehensive business analyses to identify challenges and opportunities.
Break down complex problems using data-driven insights.
Integrate best practices and innovative solutions to improve processes.
Align project goals with business priorities through cross-functional collaboration.
Develop innovative solutions, business cases, and implementation roadmaps.
Consultancy and Stakeholder Collaboration:
Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends.
Provide insights for strategic planning and business development.
Engage with senior leadership to understand strategic goals and business needs.
Provide expert advice to guide decision-making processes.
Facilitate workshops and present findings with actionable insights.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Generative AI Cultural Transformation:
Lead the cultural transformation of the Operations team with a focus on agility and integrating GenAI.
Drive a mindset shift towards embracing AI and data-driven decision-making.
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and agility.
Champion the ethical use of AI, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability.
Develop and implement training programs to improve AI literacy and capability.
Act as a change agent to manage resistance and promote the adoption of GenAI technologies.
Monitor and measure the impact of GenAI initiatives on team performance and operational efficiency.
Generative AI Use Case Identification and Implementation:
Identify and evaluate potential use cases for GenAI.
Develop and implement strategies for GenAI solutions.
Accelerate key projects including digital transformation and GenAI initiatives.
Customer Centricity and Experience:
Champion a customer-centric approach by understanding customer needs and pain points.
Develop strategies to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Leverage new technologies to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
Qualifications:
Degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Management, or a related field.
Proven experience in a strategic role with a focus on consultancy and solving complex business problems.
Strong understanding of digital transformation and emerging technologies, including GenAI.
Exceptional ability to collaborate with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to drive actionable insights that lead to measurable business outcomes.
Excellent research skills and a strategic mindset.
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 flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
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:
Annual Profit Share Bonus
Comprehensive Pension Plan
Home, office or commuting allowance
Generous vacation entitlement and option for sabbatical leave
Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Family Care leave
Flexible working hours
Personal Choice budget
Internal communities and networks
Various employee discounts
Recruitment introduction reward
Work from anywhere
Employee Assistance Program (global)
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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