Vice President of Innovation

Our client, a global industrial manufacturer serving advanced technology markets, is investing in next-generation innovation and market development to strengthen its competitive position and accelerate growth. This strategic initiative focuses on modernizing product offerings, driving commercialization of emerging technologies, and shaping long-term market direction. The Vice President, Innovation & Market Development plays a pivotal role in defining this vision, aligning cross-functional resources, and leading transformative strategies that position the organization for sustained success.

The Vice President, Innovation & Market Development operates within a highly technical, precision-driven manufacturing environment where innovation and commercialization intersect. Work involves close collaboration with executive leadership, engineering, sales, and marketing teams to evaluate market trends, assess technology life cycles, and guide strategic investments. The pace is dynamic, balancing real-time decision-making with long-range planning, and requires both diplomatic influence and disruptive thinking to drive meaningful change.

Success for the Vice President, Innovation & Market Development includes:

• Establishing a clear innovation roadmap that aligns with market opportunities and organizational capabilities
• Driving commercialization strategies that expand product offerings and strengthen market share
• Leading cross-functional initiatives to modernize technology platforms and optimize lifecycle management
• Identifying and executing strategic partnerships, acquisitions, or alliances that accelerate growth
• Building and developing a high-performing team to support innovation and market development objectives
• Delivering measurable impact on revenue growth, profitability, and competitive positioning
• Extensive leadership experience in manufacturing or technology-driven organizations with a focus on innovation and market strategy
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, global environments
• Strong commercial acumen, including product marketing and P&L responsibility
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and market expansion
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Comfort with balancing strategic vision and hands-on execution in highly technical settings

Index Search specializes exclusively in executive and professional search for manufacturing and supply chain organizations. Our approach focuses on alignment, clarity, and operational impact to ensure the right talent drives meaningful business outcomes.

If the Vice President, Innovation & Market Development aligns with your background and career goals, please submit your application through this page. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly by the Index Search team as the process moves forward.