VP, Innovation

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 23,300 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

As the Vice President of Innovation, you will lead Experian Health's innovation strategy. You will identify and scale, new products, capabilities, and business models that increase sustainable growth and competitive differentiation.

You will operate at the intersection of healthcare, data, analytics, AI, and new technologies. You will partner with Product, Technology, Commercial, and Strategy leaders to turn ideas into market ready solutions.

The VP of Innovation will balance leadership with hands-on execution, and foster a culture of experimentation while delivering measurable results.

Innovation Strategy & Portfolio Leadership

• Define the enterprise innovation strategy, with Experian Health's growth priorities and long-term vision
• Build and manage a balanced innovation portfolio (incremental, adjacent, and transformational plans)
• Identify latest healthcare trends, technologies, and regulatory shifts to inform innovation roadmaps

New Product & Capability Development

• Lead discovery, incubation, and validation of new product concepts, platforms, and partnerships
• Partner with Product and Engineering to transition successful pilots into scalable, commercial solutions
• Champion human-centered design, rapid prototyping, and experimentation

Data, Analytics & AI Enablement

• Use Experian's core strengths in data, identity, analytics, and AI to unlock new healthcare use cases
• Explore responsible AI and advanced analytics applications across patient access, revenue cycle, identity, and fraud
• Ensure innovations meet healthcare compliance, privacy, and security standards (HIPAA, data governance)

Collaboration

• Collaborate with Product, Technology, Strategy, Sales, Legal, and Compliance teams to accelerate innovation outcomes
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with startups, academic institutions, technology vendors, and healthcare ecosystems
• Represent Experian Health in innovation forums, industry events, and executive briefings

Culture, Governance & Metrics

• Foster a culture of innovation, learning, and calculated risk-taking across the organization
• Establish innovation governance, funding models, and success metrics
• Track Return on investment, adoption, and effect of innovation and communicate progress to executive leadership

• 12+ years' experience in innovation, product strategy, digital transformation, or technology leadership
• 7+ years' experience launching and scaling new products or business models in complex, regulated industries
• Experience with healthcare technology, data, and analytics ecosystems
• Experience leading teams and influencing senior executives
• Experience in healthcare services, health IT, FinTech adjacent healthcare, or data/analytics companies
• Exposure to AI/ML, revenue cycle, or patient access solutions
• MBA or advanced degree in business, technology, or healthcare

Benefits/Perks:

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays
• Explore all our exciting benefits here: https://yourexperianbenefits.com/cand-index.html

At Experian, our people and culture set us apart. We're deeply committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong and can excel. From inclusion and authenticity to work/life balance, development, wellness, collaboration, and recognition, we focus on what truly matters. Our people-first approach has earned us global recognition: World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ 2025 in 26 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024, among others.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.