Sr. Director., Enterprise Digital & Technology - Technology Innovation Lab Lead

Sr. Director., Enterprise Digital & Technology - Technology Innovation Lab Lead page is loaded## Sr. Director., Enterprise Digital & Technology - Technology Innovation Lab Lead locations:
Mahwah, New Jersey:
Michigan, Virtual Address:
New York, Virtual Address:
Florida, Virtual Address:
Texas, Virtual Address time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R553101

Work Flexibility:
Remote or Hybrid or Onsite###
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* Position summary:

*** ### Leads Stryker’s Innovation Lab, responsible for scouting, experimenting with, and prototyping frontier technologies that can transform how the company operates and delivers value.* ### Serves as the bridge between emerging technology and business needs, turning disruptive ideas into validated proofs of concept and actionable roadmaps.* ### Partners with internal CoEs, business stakeholders, and external partners to accelerate innovation, reduce risk, and build competitive advantage.###

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* Essential duties & responsibilities:

*** ### Technology Scouting:
Identify and assess frontier technologies (AI, AR/VR, IoT, digital twins, etc.) with potential application to Stryker’s business.* ### Experimentation & Prototyping:
Rapidly design and deliver prototypes and pilots to validate feasibility, business value, and scalability.* ### Partnerships & Ecosystem Engagement:
Build relationships with startups, vendors, academia, and research institutions to co-develop innovations.* ### Business Co-Creation:
Partner with business leaders and product teams to align innovation efforts with strategic priorities and pain points.* ### Transition to Scale:
Define clear criteria and pathways for successful pilots to transition into enterprise platforms or business solutions.* ### Innovation Culture:
Foster a culture of experimentation, curiosity, and creativity across ETS and the broader enterprise.* ### Thought Leadership:
Represent Stryker at industry events and forums to share innovation stories and bring back insights.* ### Governance:
Manage an innovation pipeline and track ROI, learnings, and scalability outcomes.### ###
** Education & special trainings:*** ### Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Information Systems, a related technical field, or equivalent applicable experience is required* ### Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent applicable experience, is preferred### ###
** Qualifications & experience:*** ### 12+ years of professional experience in technology, innovation, or product development in large global fortune 100 companies* ### At least 7+ years in leadership roles building or managing innovation programs, labs, or incubation functions.* ### Strong background in rapid prototyping, experimentation, and emerging technology evaluation.* ### Demonstrated ability to partner with business and IT to translate disruptive ideas into tangible outcomes.
* ### Proven success in managing vendor/startup ecosystems and external partnerships.* ### Experience in regulated industries (healthcare, med-tech, pharma, life sciences) strongly preferred.* ### Familiarity with agile delivery, lean startup, and design thinking methodologies.### ###
** Physical & mental requirements:*** ### Strong creativity, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.* ### Ability to simplify complex technology trends and communicate to executive and non-technical stakeholders.* ### Comfortable with ambiguity and risk-taking in pursuit of innovation.* ### Occasional travel required for partner engagement, industry events, and global alignment.* ### Must demonstrate resilience, curiosity, and an entrepreneurial mindset.### ###  -  salary plus bonus eligible + generally eligible for short-term and long-term financial incentives + benefits.  

Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Travel Percentage : 30%
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity,…