Chief Innovation Officer

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ecocareers Full time
Job Title: Chief Innovation Officer

Ecocareers is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Innovation Officer to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving innovation and technology advancements across the organization.

Job Summary

The Chief Innovation Officer will lead the development and implementation of our innovation strategy, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement through the application of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. You will work closely with our senior leadership team to ensure that our innovation efforts are aligned with our business objectives and that we are leveraging the latest technologies to drive success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement our innovation strategy, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement through the application of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
  • Lead the development and execution of innovation projects, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Collaborate with our senior leadership team to ensure that our innovation efforts are aligned with our business objectives.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends, identifying opportunities for Ecocareers to leverage them to drive success.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, partners, and industry experts.
Requirements
  • PhD degree in a STEM field with 10 years of technical post-related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM field with 10 years of post-related experience, including technical experience as a Chief Engineer or Chief Scientist.
  • At least 3 years of relevant technical experience in a research and development environment as a Chief Engineer, Chief Scientist, or Chief Technology Officer.
  • Relevant experience in incubation, acceleration, or startup-focused innovation programs.
  • Experience in dual-use, deep-tech, or defense ecosystems and a demonstrated understanding of the challenges and opportunities related to innovation in these ecosystems.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role, overseeing financial, administrative, project, and human resource aspects of a department or unit.
  • Excellent networking, communication, and negotiation skills, including teambuilding and culture-setting.
  • Demonstrate strong thought leadership, drive for teamwork, diversity, and customer focus.
  • Flexibility to travel and to work outside of normal office hours, when requested.
  • Possess the minimum levels of NATO's official languages (English/French).
What We Offer
  • Genuinely meaningful work as part of the newest unit within the most successful alliance in history.
  • Tax-free salary.
  • Household and children's allowances and privileges for expatriate staff, including expatriation and educational allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave.
  • Excellent private health insurance scheme.
  • NATO pension scheme.
  • Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays.
  • Flexible working conditions and a smoke-free office in London.


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