Innovation Center Leader
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Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Master's, MBA
Shanghai, China
HybridRemote work is an option; travel required 25% of the time.
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About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field is required; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
- 8–12+ years of experience in innovation, research and development, or technology leadership roles, with demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering customer-centric solutions in complex, global environments.
- Familiarity with China-specific regulations, including AI governance, data privacy and export controls, and intellectual property.
- Deep understanding of the local China market, customer landscape, and innovation ecosystem, with specific knowledge of the Analytical Instrumentation space.
- Proven ability to lead and align multidisciplinary teams across innovation, research and development, and technology functions.
- A strong track record of driving continuous innovation while maintaining high standards of execution.
- Strong familiarity with workflow solutions, software development, automation, and artificial intelligence technologies in the Analytical Instrumentation space.
- Ability to translate technical capabilities into customer value and scalable business solutions.
- Experience operating within a try-and-learn environment with rapid iteration, testing, and deployment cycles.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, risk, and fast-paced environments.
- Skill in bridging local commercial needs with global research and development, products, and CTO functions.
Responsibilities
- Design, test, and implement a unified China Innovation operating model integrating workflows, software, automation, and frontier technology scouting.
- Own and coordinate the overall China innovation strategy, ensuring alignment with global priorities.
- Represent China innovation initiatives as the single voice to global teams.
- Lead and scale a multidisciplinary team of approximately 16 members, including software engineers, automation and artificial intelligence specialists, technology scouts, and customer engagement roles.
- Foster a high-performance, agile culture focused on rapid experimentation and delivery.
- Build capabilities across artificial intelligence, automation, and software to support innovation goals.
- Drive a high-speed learning loop through deep customer engagement to rapidly identify needs and co-develop solutions.
- Enable fast prototyping, iteration, and deployment of localized workflow and digital solutions.
- Partner with commercial and business divisions to accelerate adoption and commercialization.
- Engage with China's external innovation ecosystem, including startups, academia, and technology partners.
- Identify and develop strategic partnerships for co-development and technology adoption.
- Collaborate with internal CTO and Frontier teams to scout and evaluate emerging technologies.
- Ensure close alignment with global functional teams, including research and development and Software and Automation teams.
- Avoid duplication of solutions and ensure consistent messaging to multinational customers.
- Create feedback loops between China market insights and global product development.
- Build a pipeline of technologies, talent, and business models developed in China.
- Identify opportunities to productize and scale innovations globally.
- Partner with global teams to integrate China-driven innovations into broader product roadmaps.
- Lead monthly reporting, track key performance indicators, and drive global alignment meetings.
- Ensure systematic capture and integration of local learnings into corporate strategy.
- Establish governance processes to monitor performance and innovation outcomes.
Desired Qualifications
- An MBA or advanced degree.
About the company
Agilent Technologies provides eProcurement services that help businesses buy supplies more efficiently. It offers a suite of electronic procurement tools that let clients load their pricing into existing purchasing platforms, access a hosted catalog, and complete transactions digitally without paper. The service connects pricing data to clients’ procurement systems, delivers an online catalog, and supports automated, paperless purchasing workflows. This makes purchasing faster and reduces manual steps. Compared with competitors, Agilent emphasizes automation, quick connectivity between pricing, catalogs, and purchasing platforms, and a reliable, scalable experience backed by its broad product range. The company aims to improve client productivity and lower procurement costs, helping customers buy what they need more easily while keeping prices clear and consistent.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q3 FY2026 revenue hit $1.88 billion, up 8.1%, and guidance rose to $7.51 billion.
- China grew 9% and pharma grew 12%, signaling stronger end markets.
- September 2026 launches, including S540MD and Gen5 AI, expand higher-value digital pathology.
What critics are saying
- Tariff refunds added 110 basis points to Q3 margin, masking underlying profitability.
- FY26 restructuring costs and workforce reductions continue through first-quarter 2027.
- A failed pathology pivot leaves Agilent overexposed to slower instrument cycles and commoditization.
What makes Agilent Technologies unique
- Agilent combines instruments, software, and consumables across pathology, imaging, and analytics.
- The June 2026 Biocare Medical acquisition deepens its pathology menu and clinical reach.
- June 2026 OpenAI and BCG collaboration pushes AI into products, operations, and workflows.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Options