Innovation Manager, R&D

Clario

Job Overview

Location

Canada Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As an Innovation Manager, R&D at Clario, you will help define the future of clinical trial endpoint technology by identifying and shaping AI‑enabled opportunities that drive new revenue and operational efficiencies in regulated healthcare environments.
• Day to day, you will engage with customers, industry partners, and internal stakeholders to uncover unmet needs, explore AI and data innovations (such as machine learning, generative AI, and computer vision), lead discovery workshops, define experiment/MVP charters, and collaborate with AI/ML, data science, product, and engineering teams to translate concepts into validated initiatives.
• Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a global leader in clinical trial endpoint technology, combining deep domain expertise with cutting-edge software and AI solutions to improve trial outcomes through secure, scalable, and customer‑centric innovation.
• In this role, you will develop strategic thinking and execution skills in AI‑driven product innovation, gain experience shaping early‑stage concepts into measurable business outcomes, and build influence across technical and commercial teams while contributing to Clario’s leadership in healthcare technology advancement.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field; advanced degree or MBA preferred
• 7+ years of experience in software, data, or product environments including discovery and early-stage concept work
• Strong AI and data literacy with ability to discuss ML, generative AI, computer vision, and workflow automation with technical experts
• Proven track record of identifying and shaping new product or capability opportunities, ideally AI‑ or data‑driven, through early validation
• Experience engaging directly with customers, partners, and stakeholders to uncover pain points and translate them into clear problem statements
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with AI/ML, data science, product, and engineering teams without direct authority
• Comfort working in Agile environments, partnering with Product Owners and using experiments/MVPs to test hypotheses
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to size opportunities, evaluate trade-offs, and connect innovation to measurable business outcomes
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills for leading workshops and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Mindset oriented toward experimentation, learning, and productive failure with resilience to iterate based on feedback
• Experience in regulated healthcare, life sciences, or clinical trials is a strong plus; domain curiosity and willingness to learn are essential

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, healthcare innovation, and product strategy within a global leader in clinical trial technology
• Collaborate with AI/ML and data science teams to shape cutting-edge, regulated healthcare solutions
• Influence product direction and innovation roadmap without direct authority, working closely with senior stakeholders
• Work in a remote-friendly environment with flexibility to contribute from Canada
• Access to Thermo Fisher Scientific’s resources, scale, and commitment to innovation and employee development
• Engage in meaningful work that improves clinical trial outcomes through secure, scalable, and customer‑centric technology
• Culture that champions experimentation, learning from both success and failure, and sharing insights across teams
• Clear path to see early-stage concepts validated, scaled, and translated into real product impact

Skills & Technologies

Remote

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About Clario

Clario is a global healthcare technology and services company that provides endpoint data solutions for clinical trials. It delivers imaging, cardiac safety, respiratory, eCOA, and precision motion technologies, supported by scientific and regulatory expertise, to help biopharmaceutical sponsors generate high-quality evidence and accelerate drug development.

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