Digital Innovation Leader

Executive Director of Digital Transformation

• This is an exciting opportunity to lead the digital transformation of a global institution, driving innovation and improvement across various systems and processes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of a comprehensive digital strategy, encompassing data management, technology integration, and digital process optimization. This will involve collaborating with various stakeholders, including academic, clinical, and administrative leaders, to align digital initiatives with institutional goals and foster a unified approach to transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the digital function across the institution, driving the strategy for digital transformation;
• Oversee the implementation and optimization of Electronic Health Records (EHR) and other critical information systems;
• Foster an environment of innovation by incorporating emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtual healthcare;
• Drive data governance, privacy, and security frameworks to safeguard patient, student, and institutional information;
• Collaborate with leaders to align digital strategies with institutional goals and foster a unified approach to transformation;
• Develop and mentor a high-performing IT and digital team;
• Build strong relationships with local and international partners, leveraging best practices to enhance the institution's impact and reputation globally;

Requirements:

• Master's degree from a reputable University in a relevant field;
• Proven experience in a CDIO/CIO role in an international institution, ideally within healthcare and higher education or an equivalent complex industry;
• Deep familiarity with emerging technologies, particularly as they apply to healthcare and education;
• Demonstrated success in managing complex and multidisciplinary systems, with an understanding of operational, regulatory, and stakeholder requirements;
• A visionary leader with strong communication skills and a track record of fostering collaboration across diverse teams;
• Experience in optimizing digital processes to improve efficiency and service delivery;
• Ability to balance the needs of diverse stakeholders, ensuring digital initiatives support both operational and strategic priorities;
• Knowledge of technology-related procurement best practices and ability to negotiate sustainable contracts and partnerships;
• Demonstrated proactive approach to staying informed about emerging ICT trends and technologies.

Preferred Attributes:

• A background in information systems, healthcare informatics, or a related field with at least 5 years of experience in a CDIO/CIO level in a global setting;
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and proactively address them;
• Passion for innovation in digital health and education, with commitment to improving outcomes;
• Ability to balance the needs of diverse stakeholders, ensuring digital initiatives support both operational and strategic priorities;
• Familiarity with the unique needs of academic medical centers, including integration of digital tools in research, clinical training, and patient care;
• Applies a holistic perspective to anticipate the impact of digital strategies on interconnected institutional structures and processes;
• Effectively drives digital transformation, addressing resistance and building consensus through clear communication and stakeholder engagement;
• Ensures digital initiatives adhere to governance standards, data privacy regulations, and ethical considerations;
• Skilled at managing and leveraging multifaceted relationships within a dynamic and rapidly expanding institution;
• Demonstrates strength of character, integrity, and ethics.