### **Description** We are looking for a **Business Innovation Manager** with a strong understanding of **patient financial products and services**, ideally gained within the **FinTech sector**, to help shape and deliver new payment solutions across the EMEA region. This role is pivotal in driving innovative approaches that enhance affordability and accessibility for patients, while aligning with our strategic objectives. As part of the Business Innovation team, you will lead initiatives that identify and validate new solutions, build compelling business cases, and communicate value propositions effectively. You will collaborate closely with local markets and corporate functions—including finance, legal, marketing, and operations—to ensure successful execution and adoption of these innovations. The preferred location for this role is **UK or Spain**. ### **Role expectations** * Execute commercialization plans related to business innovation initiatives, in close collaboration with cross\-functional team members across EMEA. Ensure programs are designed, established, and optimized to deliver value for our customers. * Execute agreements with selected third party vendors * Develop, coordinate, and implement programs/plans designed to increase existing business and capture new opportunities. * Build business cases and develops comprehensive business plans, evaluating new business opportunities for investment by the organization. * Generate Voice of Customer to validate initiative’s assumptions * Execute programs/projects from initiation through delivery and interfacing with internal customers or other department members. * Develop commercialization materials to enable successful implementation and turnover of the process or system to internal and external customers * Works with cross\-functional teams in creating and executing tactical plans that support our business strategies. * Travel and be in customer facing environments est. 30% of your time ### **What we're looking for** * **Good understanding of patient financing products and services** * Strong business acumen, judgment, and maturity; strategic thinking * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong project management, organizational and analytical skills * Ability to manage budget and resources * Demonstrated strong process orientation; organization and project management skills to handle multiple projects and manage timelines. * A goal\-oriented individual who operates on a high sense\-of\-urgency * Ability to adapt quickly to changing customer/business needs. * A self\-confident, proactive, decisive leader * Thorough knowledge of the market and a passion for the products and services that Align Technology provides. * Ability to manage multiple and competing tasks / projects * Strong presentation skills * Experience in building/creating business cases; assessing organizational impact and presenting value to the organization *EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent discipline, MBA preferred * 6\-10 years in commercial roles, incl. project management * Experience in business development a plus ### **About Align Technology** **Your growth and well\-being:** At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well\-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:* Health and well\-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind. * Employee\-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products. * Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans. * Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging. Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process. **Discover Align:** We are a global community of game\-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day. Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives. We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration. At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open\-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time. As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation. Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well\-being? **Explore Align's culture here!** Want to discover more about **exocad** and **Cubicure**? Click on their names for additional information. **Applicant Privacy Policy:** Review our **Applicant Privacy Policy** for additional information. **Equal Opportunity Statement:** Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.