Commercial Innovation Director

5 days ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Discovery Limited Full time
Key Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for a highly skilled Business Solutions Consultant with experience in strategic planning, business optimization, and innovation.

Main Responsibilities
  1. Strategic Leadership and Execution:
    • Develop and execute the overall business strategy for VHI Africa, aligning it with Discovery's global goals.
    • Act as a strategic advisor to the Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer (CSCO) and executive team, ensuring key strategic initiatives are tracked and executed successfully.
    • Assist the CSCO with managing the strategic planning process, including quarterly and annual strategy sessions, executive reviews, and board presentations.
    • Monitor and report on key business metrics, ensuring strategic initiatives deliver measurable outcomes.
  2. Strategic Planning and Governance:
    • Develop and maintain oversight of strategic frameworks, KPIs, and tracking of governance processes to ensure VHI Africa's strategic priorities are met with operational discipline.
    • Ensure effective communication of business strategies and objectives across the organization, helping teams align and execute on the strategic vision.
    • Oversee the preparation of strategic reports and presentations for executive forums, boards, and external stakeholders.
  3. Business Optimization and Innovation:
    • Identify opportunities for business process optimization, ensuring continuous improvement in operational efficiencies, profitability, and service quality.
    • Spearhead initiatives that leverage technology, innovation, and digital transformation to position VHI Africa as a market leader in healthcare.
    • Work alongside cross-functional teams to implement strategic projects addressing gaps in healthcare delivery, customer needs, and operational inefficiencies within the African context.
  4. Research & Development, Analysis, and Market Intelligence:
    • Conduct research and competitive analysis to inform the strategic direction of VHI Africa.
    • Continuously monitor market trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes, ensuring VHI Africa remains agile and responsive to external factors.
    • Develop frameworks for effective product positioning, differentiation, and thought leadership in the African healthcare space.
  5. Stakeholder Management and Collaboration:
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior executives, business partners, regulatory bodies, and industry influencers.
    • Collaborate with various internal teams to align on strategic goals and extract value from cross-functional expertise.
  6. Business Development and Growth:
    • Contribute to business development activities, identifying new opportunities for growth within existing markets and exploring potential entry points for new markets.
    • Leverage insights from research, competitor analysis, and stakeholder feedback to guide product distribution strategies and go-to-market strategies.

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