VP INNOVATION ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS

VP INNOVATION ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS

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Summary

The Vice President, Innovation Enterprise Operations serves as a transformative enterprise leader and builder, driving innovation and operational excellence across the organization. Reporting to the EVP & Chief Business Officer (CBO), this role is a key member of the CBO cabinet and a thought partner to the broader organization. The VP translates board‑approved innovation strategies into actionable operational plans, deliverables, and KPIs across service lines and corporate functions, while overseeing and consolidating operations across departmental and functional teams for alignment with the Innovation & Entrepreneurship department. The VP is the primary liaison with departments focused on clinical care, research, education, and corporate operations, and partners closely with Moffitt Technology Corporation to institutionalize capabilities and talent in Business Development, Portfolio Development, and for‑profit activities.

Enterprise Strategy & Operating Model

• Translate strategic goals into operational plans and prioritized deliverables that drive value and performance across service lines and corporate functions.
• Lead quarterly business review processes, performance measurement, and reporting to executive leadership.
• Establish annual financial goals in partnership with the CBO; ensure delivery of targets and accurate benefits.

Innovation Management & Organizational Enablement

• Oversee the Innovation Operations team.
• Oversee all financial activities for the department, including budgeting, asset and deal modeling, and periodic financial reporting.
• Direct conferences, marketing, and PR for innovation initiatives.
• Serve as the enterprise contact for technology integration (ERP, CRM, analytics) and functional collaboration.

Business Operations & Oversight

• Ensure operational excellence by managing resource allocation, optimizing internal procedures, and streamlining workflows.
• Monitor key business metrics, troubleshoot operational issues, and resolve escalated matters for service lines and shared services.

Corporate Services & Integration

• Facilitate integration of corporate services (Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Communications) to drive seamless support for innovation activities and cross‑department collaboration.
• Partner with the Moffitt VPs and cabinet members on subject‑matter expertise, particularly with the CFO and the heads of Marketing, Public and Government Affairs and MTC.

Change Management & Culture

• Lead organizational transformation initiatives and process improvement projects, fostering innovation, agility, and a culture of accountability.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee engagement across the Innovation & Entrepreneurship group.

External Partnerships & Ecosystem

• Develop alliances with academic institutions, industry partners, startups, and government to amplify translational impact, co‑investment, and commercialization.
• Represent Moffitt externally, forging strategic partnerships aligned with institutional priorities.
• Direct a team of professionals across Finance, Marketing, PR, and Contract Management; mentor and develop staff for high performance.
• Collaborate closely with VP peers (Business Development, Portfolio Management, Bioengineering, Cell Therapy, Digital Ventures) on key strategic initiatives.

Minimum Experience Required

• 12+ years in the field of Business, Health Administration, Management Consulting or related field.
• Experience in an operations management role (or as a management consultant) in an Academic Medical Center or complex health system, preferred, and/or proven record of progressive leadership strategy, transformation, and/or innovation in a health‑related industry.
• Demonstrated results scaling clinical, research activities, digital, or portfolio innovations with measurable ROI.

Preferred Experience

• Executive experience in healthcare and industry (biopharma, med tech, diagnostics, investment, consulting).
• Senior operations experience in a large matrix‑type organization.
• Advanced expertise in portfolio management, process improvement, change leadership, and finance.
• Working knowledge of clinical/research operations and healthcare data/AI governance.
• Leadership in innovation, transformation, or digital operations.
• Proven partnerships with finance, compliance, and research leadership; track record scaling operations and commercializing research.
• Experience in a dynamic, growth‑focused environment; strong external partnership building and commercialization skills.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

General Business, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Child care support
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

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