Innovation Manager (ME1192)

Innovation Manager (ME1192) Job Details | Mediclinic We use cookies to offer you the best possible website experience. This includes cookies necessary for the website’s optimal functioning. Additionally, you can decide and change, at any time, whether you accept cookies or choose to opt out of cookies that either improves the website’s performance or are used to display content tailored to your interest. Please note that your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer may be impacted if you do not accept all cookies. Modify Cookie Preferences Reject All Cookies Accept All Cookies Skip to main content Home About Us Who We Are Values and Ideal Candidate Employee Development Benefits Employee Testimonials Opportunities Search Jobs by Keyword Search Jobs by Location Join our Talent Community Application Process and FAQ How to Apply Job Application Tips International Applications Frequently Asked Questions Mediclinic Middle East Corporate Site Manage My Profile Employee Login Home About Us Who We Are Values and Ideal Candidate Employee Development Benefits Employee Testimonials Opportunities Search Jobs by Keyword Search Jobs by Location Join our Talent Community Application Process and FAQ How to Apply Job Application Tips International Applications Frequently Asked Questions Mediclinic Middle East Corporate Site Manage My Profile Employee Login Manage My Profile Employee Login How to Apply Search for Opportunities Testimonials Search for Opportunities or Jobs... Show More Options Loading... Discipline All Country/Region All City All Facility All Jobs by Function All Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Apply now » Apply now Start applying with LinkedIn Apply Now Start Please wait... × Important Notice Mediclinic wants to alert candidates that third parties are from time to time fraudulently advertising vacancies at Mediclinic and / or offering employment contracts with subsequent payment instructions to accounts linked to the fraudulent activity. Please note that Mediclinic will never request payment for an application or offer made. All official vacancies are advertised on the Mediclinic career website and candidates are advised to visit the site to confirm the validity of vacancies. Close Innovation Manager (ME1192) Search Jobs by Keyword | Search Jobs by Location | Back to Middle East Closing date: 15/05/2026 Number of positions: 1 Recruiter name: Siva Krishna Bonda Reference number: 69642 Mediclinic Corporate Office Dubai | Dubai | United Arab Emirates MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB The Innovation Manager leads innovation initiatives, orchestrating hackathons, open innovation programs, and ground-up idea development. The role focuses on transforming early-stage innovations into viable business solutions that drive strategic growth, patient impact, and long-term sustainability within the healthcare ecosystem. By cultivating research alliances, embedding rigorous ethics and governance, and crafting commercial go-to-market playbooks, the role transforms high-potential concepts into scalable, revenue-generating solutions that deliver lasting clinical, financial, and social value. To drive innovation within Mediclinic by fostering a culture of creativity, supporting ground-up initiatives, facilitating commercialization, and advancing research and business sustainability programs that align with the organization’s strategic goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Innovation Program Management : Run hackathons, accelerators, and open-innovation challenges that surface deployable solutions ready for rapid adoption and to foster creative problem-solving. Ground-Up Innovation and Proof-of-Concept Development : Support and fast track ideas through small-scale pilots, gather real-world evidence, and convert successful pilots into live deployments. Research and Business Sustainability : Leverage academic and industry collaborations to validate use cases, drive research, and design initiatives that ensure long-term clinical, financial, and social impact. Platform Development & Deployment : Oversee the design, testing validation, and seamless integration of off-the-shelf or partner-provided platforms into existing clinical and business workflows. Commercialisation & Scaling : Create go-to-market playbooks, secure stakeholder buy-in, and manage large-scale roll-outs to maximise adoption, revenue. REQUIRED EDUCATION ESSENTIAL EDUCATION Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Innovation Management, Health Sciences, or a related field. DESIRED EDUCATION Certifications in Innovation Management, Design Thinking, Lean Startup. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE 5+ years leading innovation programs, open innovation challenges, or business incubation, preferably in healthcare. DESIRED EXPERIENCE Experience in organizing hackathons, commercialization of early-stage innovations, and business sustainability initiative

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Innovation Management, Health Sciences, or a related field. 5+ years leading innovation programs, open innovation challenges, or business incubation, preferably in healthcare. Certifications in Innovation Management, Design Thinking, Lean Startup.

Innovation Program Management: Run hackathons, accelerators, and open-innovation challenges that surface deployable solutions. Ground-Up Innovation and Proof-of-Concept Development: Support and fast track ideas through small-scale pilots, gather real-world evidence, and convert successful pilots into live deployments. Research and Business Sustainability: Leverage academic and industry collaborations to validate use cases, drive research, and design initiatives that ensure long-term clinical, financial, and social impact. Platform Development & Deployment: Oversee the design, testing validation, and seamless integration of off-the-shelf or partner-provided platforms into existing clinical and business workflows. Commercialisation & Scaling: Create go-to-market playbooks, secure stakeholder buy-in, and manage large-scale roll-outs to maximise adoption, revenue.