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Director - Innovation

Spain, Madrid · Job Posted February 20, 2026
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This role is in support of Cencora's global logistics and storage services marketed through our World Courier business. We're looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Director of Innovation to lead groundbreaking initiatives, drive transformative change, and shape the future of our organization through creative strategies and visionary leadership.

Job Responsibility

  • Own the innovation strategy, governance and funnel
  • Collaborate with the VP of Business Transformation & Growth and Strategy Manager to define and implement an innovation strategy
  • Drive the implementation of the innovation process and governance
  • Generate a new innovation pipeline
  • Chair the Innovation Councils and manage quarterly portfolio reviews in partnership with VMO and IT
  • Build & run an external Innovation Council
  • Build & run an internal Innovation Council
  • Collaborate with VMO and IT in preparing quarterly project portfolio reviews
  • Foster a culture of innovation within the organization
  • Partner with Strategy team for foresight and market trends
  • Work closely with WC Strategy team to maintain an active external radar
  • Effectively include WC Strategy team to drive key market analyses
  • Partner with VMO to track execution and benefit realization
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Secure complete handoff of initiatives from innovation funnel to VMO project portfolio
  • Coordinate with Cencora enterprise innovation
  • Partner with VP of Business Transformation & Growth to maintain a direct line with communication with Cencora enterprise innovation team

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Innovation Management, or a related field
  • A Master’s degree or MBA is preferred
  • Extensive proven experience in innovation management, R&D, business transformation, or a related role within the pharmaceutical or pharma logistics industries
  • Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing customer-facing innovative projects and initiatives that drive business growth and operational efficiency
  • Experience in managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve project objectives
  • Strong passion for and curiosity about new and innovative solutions
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical or pharma logistics business principles, processes and technology
  • Strong problem solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
  • Highly detail-oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects at a time
  • Ability to chair meetings, prepare and present high quality materials to senior (senior director and above) audiences
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team in high-pressure situations, with ambiguity and a variety of moving parts

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