Inovāciju centra vadītājs

About the role

The Innovation Center Manager will lead and coordinate the activities of the Innovation Center within a leading state university hospital. The role focuses on developing a health‑care innovation ecosystem, testing new products and processes, and fostering international collaborations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Innovation Center’s operations, promoting the adoption of new solutions in the hospital.
• Oversee testing of new medical products and processes within the hospital environment.
• Build and strengthen international networks with funders, foreign research institutes, and technology developers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (medical device regulations, clinical trials, ethics committee approvals).
• Integrate research results into hospital processes and develop commercialization pathways.
• Promote an innovation culture by engaging clinicians, researchers, and administration in testing digital health solutions such as AI tools and telemedicine.

Required profile

• Doctoral degree in medicine, biomedical science or a related natural science field (mandatory).
• Minimum 5 years experience in health‑care or clinical research, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience collaborating with clinicians, researchers and administrators in interdisciplinary settings.
• Experience developing international collaboration networks and managing EU research grants (e.g., Horizon Europe, ERAF).
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking, excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent English; additional languages (e.g., Russian, German) are a plus.

Required skills

• Knowledge of medical device regulation, clinical trial processes, and ethics committee procedures.
• Familiarity with AI‑based health solutions and telemedicine platforms.

What we offer

• Strategic leadership position in a state‑run university hospital.
• Fixed‑term contract for 1 year (0.5 FTE) with a gross salary of €1,250 per month (full‑time equivalent €2,500).
• Opportunities for professional growth, international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team and free psycho‑emotional support for staff.