Associate Director - Regulatory Innovation

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• Lead Regulatory Innovation Council activities, including intake, evaluation, prioritization, and governance of innovation initiatives.
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• Drive business transformation through Lean process improvement, change management, and technology adoption activities.
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• Develop and manage innovation and technology roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives.
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• Partner with business stakeholders, technology teams, and strategic partners to define solution requirements and delivery plans.
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• Oversee complex innovation and technology programs, including scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, success metrics, and stakeholder communications.
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• Identify opportunities for automation, analytics, AI, and digital solutions that improve operational efficiency and service delivery.
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• Support technology design, development, pilot programs, and implementation of next-generation regulatory solutions.
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• Monitor industry, regulatory, and technology trends and translate insights into actionable business opportunities.
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• Build stakeholder engagement, secure sponsorship, and drive organizational readiness for change.
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• Mentor team members and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
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Requirements\n

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
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• 10+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, business transformation, technology enablement, product management, program management, or related fields.
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• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving process improvement, technology implementation, or organizational change.
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• Strong understanding of Lean methodologies, change management principles, and project/program governance.
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• Familiarity with AI, automation, analytics, and digital technologies within a professional services or life sciences environment.
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• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, facilitation, and leadership skills.
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• Demonstrated ability to influence across functions and drive adoption of new processes and technologies.
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Core Competencies\n

Demonstrates expertise in leading regulatory innovation initiatives, driving business transformation through Lean methodologies, and managing complex technology programs. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, change management, and leveraging AI and automation to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords\n

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• Regulatory Affairs
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• Business Transformation
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• Lean Methodologies
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• Change Management
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• Stakeholder Management
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ATS Optimization KeywordsHard Skills\n

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• Process Improvement
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• Technology Implementation
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• Program Management
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• Project Governance
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• Innovation Roadmaps
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• Automation
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• Analytics
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• AI Solutions
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• Digital Technologies
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• Solution Requirements
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Soft Skills\n

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• Excellent Communication
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• Leadership Skills
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• Facilitation Skills
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• Mentoring
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• Influencing Across Functions
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Certifications & Qualifications\n

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• Bachelor's Degree
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Industry Keywords\n

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• Professional Services
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• Life Sciences
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• Regulatory Trends
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• Operational Efficiency
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• Organizational Change
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