Innovation Director
- Leadership in Innovation (10+ Years): Proven leadership in innovation environments, such as innovation districts, incubators/accelerators, or R&D/innovation departments within large organizations.
- Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects, including coordinating multiple teams and interfacing with diverse stakeholders.
- Innovation Ecosystem Networking: Strong capability-building skills and a broad network within the innovation ecosystem.
- Real Estate Management Exposure: Knowledge and experience in managing or developing spaces for innovation, including understanding commercial arrangements, tenant needs, and master planning in the context of innovation hubs.
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Strategic Vision: Ability to conceptualize and implement long-term innovation strategies.
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Collaboration and Coordination: Strong skills in coordinating efforts across teams to ensure program activation and success.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Proficiency in developing engagement strategies and establishing key partnerships.
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Team Development: Capacity to build a high-performing innovation team through organic growth or strategic hiring.
