KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES |
Key Accountability Areas | Key Activities |
Innovation Strategy and Leadership | - Develop and execute an overarching innovation strategy that aligns with NEOM's Health & Wellbeing Sector goals.
- Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of cutting-edge technologies and innovative processes.
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International Ecosystem Management | - Oversee and expand NEOM’s innovation hubs in San Francisco, Munich, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore, and manage the relationships with international partners and stakeholders in the Startup Cryosphere accelerator.
- Deliver a dynamic ecosystem comprising public and private entities, that fosters collaboration and is governed through a central facilitator, that spurs economic growth by creating new products, services, and business models.
- Lead the development of the Health & Wellbeing Corporate Venture Studio, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the sector.
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Project Execution | - Oversee the execution of insights, co-development, and partner identification functions, including: Market scans, short-listing, insight reports, horizon scans, and technical due diligence, conducted through global Satellite offices and performed as needed.
- Oversee a structured solution development process, including: Challenge development and POC/MVP development through accelerators and hackathons. Venture building conducted through NEOM Partners and internally in future years.
- Accountable for the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of all innovation activities facilitated by the Health Innovation team.
- Leverage business analytics and market insights to inform innovation strategies, ensuring that initiatives are both proactive and reactive to market demands.
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Team Leadership, Training, and Education | - Serve as a thought leader in the health innovation space
- Oversee innovation training, education, and outreach initiatives to improve the knowledge of HW staff.
- Facilitate events locally and internationally to spread awareness and attract partners
- Manage a diverse team responsible for driving innovation projects, from initial brainstorming through to final execution, ensuring effective use of resources and adherence to budgetary constraints.
- Work closely with executives and teams across various divisions to integrate innovation into all aspects of Health & Wellbeing operations, ensuring synergy and alignment with broader business objectives.
- Oversee population of data in the Strategic Management/Project Management tool and related trainings to ensure accurate reporting for the Partnerships Department
- Manage contracts, projects, and projects that support the design and implementation of Sector objectives
- Lead multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams in programme/project development, implementation, monitoring and assessment; directs review of relevant documents and reports; identifies priorities, problems, and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and initiates follow-up actions
- Preparing and present periodic reports with respect to the Sector/Department’s activities and achievements to Executive Team and Senior Leadership
- Ensure project cost, schedule, and performance targets are met
- Developing scope of work documents to support new contract establishment or renewal of existing contracts
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Policies and Procedures | - Ensure compliance with NEOM policies
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People Management | - Lead development of the Innovation Division and grow the team to deliver in a rapidly expanding business
- Oversee and support the professional growth of team members
- Promote a high-performance working environment embracing NEOM’s values
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