We are seeking an Interim Commercial Director to lead our industry and enterprise support programmes for 6 months starting in May on an interim or consultant basis for a minimum of 3 days a week. Applications close 2 April 2018. This role will include leading EMAHSN’s industry and enterprise support programmes, implementation of new AHSN programmes in support of the Accelerated Access Review recommendations, support for EMAHSN Innovation Exchange and provision of commercial / contracts support across the organisation. If the assignment is full-time then it will also include support for a number of EMAHSN’s demonstrator programmes. The successful candidate will be supported by and line manage the EMAHSN Industry and Enterprise team, current two direct reports plus contracted resources.
The opportunity will be of particular interest to:

• Senior commercial business development or marketing managers from healthcare, MedTech or pharmaceutical organisation wishing to apply their commercial experience and expertise whilst gaining first-hand experience of the operation of the NHS and social care sector
• Senior commercial managers within public or private innovation organisations or agencies (e.g. Innovate UK, Innovation Hubs, Business Incubators, etc)
• senior commercial managers within NHS provider or commissioning organisations
• senior commercial managers or similar within other AHSNs or NHSE/NHSI

This position also will provide the successful candidate with an exceptional opportunity to:

• Work with the most senior officers in health and social care across the East Midlands region and with leaders from the healthcare and life sciences industries.
• Gain exposure to and assist in shaping opportunities for commercially developed innovations to support the transformation of NHS and social care services
• Gain direct exposure to NHS England and Office of Life Sciences flagship innovation adoption initiatives, including the AAR, ITP, NIA, Testbeds, SBRI Healthcare programmes and the new NHS STP and ACO/ACS service structures
• Return to your own organisation or move to your next position with a wealth of learning, direct experience of working with the NHS, industry. Also an understanding of the challenges of achieving timely spread and adoption of innovation and some of the solutions.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Chris Hart This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Mike Hannay This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  via email or call 0115 7484244. To apply click here.