Executive Director of Research and Innovation

1 month ago


Adelaide, South Australia Future Leadership Full time
Job Title: Executive Director Research Innovation and Digital Health

Future Leadership is seeking a highly strategic senior leader to join our team as Executive Director Research Innovation and Digital Health.

About the Role:

The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership in the advancement of research innovation and digital health initiatives, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation in healthcare delivery.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Executive Director will oversee interdisciplinary teams, leading healthcare innovation, identifying opportunities for digital solutions, and integrating emerging technologies.

The successful candidate will have experience leading teams within large complex organisations, with a proven ability to challenge current ways of working to drive innovation.

About the Organisation:

The Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN) is South Australia's leading provider of specialty care and health services for women, babies, children, and young people and their families.

At the core of everything we do is our unwavering commitment to our purpose: To strengthen the health and wellbeing of future generations.

WCHN puts consumers and community at the centre of everything they do.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership in the advancement of research innovation and digital health initiatives
  • Oversee interdisciplinary teams, leading healthcare innovation and digital health technologies
  • Develop and execute the digital health strategy, driving technology adoption to streamline clinical workflows and improve patient outcomes
  • Establish strategic relationships, representing WCHN in industry forums and advocating for supportive policies and funding for research and innovation

Requirements:

  • Highly strategic senior leader with experience leading teams within large complex organisations
  • Proven ability to challenge current ways of working to drive innovation
  • Demonstrated experience conceptualising complex issues and developing/negotiating solutions
  • Ability to leverage data analytics to inform strategic decision making to improve patient outcomes and enhance operational efficiencies

How to Apply:

To apply, please click 'Quick apply', using reference WCHrdh1024, addressing your cover letter and resume to Sandra Kerr or Alice Silver, of Future Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.


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