Vice President, Strategic Innovation Partner

Vice President, Strategic Innovation Partner

Thomson Reuters Eagan, MN

The Vice President, Strategic Innovation Partner is a newly created, enterprise-level role within Marketing, designed to elevate Thomson Reuters' position as a leader in legal innovation and AI. This role serves as a senior external-facing advisor and internal catalyst—connecting market trends, customer priorities, and product innovation to drive top-of-funnel demand, strengthen executive relationships, and accelerate growth. Operating across segments, this leader will amplify TR's voice in the market while serving as a high-impact resource that can be deployed into strategic customer situations when executive engagement is critical.

About The Role Key Responsibilities Industry Leadership, Executive Engagement & Market Visibility Serve as a high-profile external face of Thomson Reuters at premier industry, customer, and partner events (conferences, executive forums, roundtables, and private client engagements) Act as a thought leader on legal innovation, AI, and the future of the profession—delivering keynotes, moderating executive discussions, and shaping industry dialogue Create and lead exclusive executive engagements (C-suite roundtables, innovation councils, client advisory boards) that deepen relationships and position TR as a strategic partner Partner with Marketing to design and execute flagship events and targeted executive programs that drive pipeline creation, brand positioning, and account penetration Develop compelling executive-level narratives and content that translate market trends and TR capabilities into clear business value Build visibility with industry influencers, analysts, and partners to amplify TR's market credibility Leverage event participation as a growth lever—expanding executive access, generating qualified opportunities, and accelerating strategic deals

Strategic Customer Engagement & Growth Enablement Serve as an enterprise-level resource who can be selectively deployed into priority accounts to elevate strategic conversations and unlock growth opportunities Partner with Account Executives and Segment Innovation Partners to strengthen C-suite relationships (Managing Partners, CIOs, CKOs, CFOs, and equivalents) Provide targeted advisory support on AI strategy, operating model evolution, and transformation roadmaps for high-value or complex opportunities Engage early in the sales cycle (pre-POC) to help shape customer vision and align TR capabilities to strategic priorities Act as an executive sponsor for select renewals and expansion efforts where senior-level engagement can accelerate outcomes Support—but do not replace—Segment Innovation Partners as primary relationship owners, focusing on amplification at key inflection points Help unblock complex situations or escalations, including those requiring product roadmap alignment

Innovation Advisory & Market Insight Advise clients on AI-enabled transformation, workflow redesign, and adoption strategies Translate customer and market insights into actionable input for Product, Marketing, and GTM teams Identify emerging trends and opportunities to inform TR's innovation and positioning strategy

About You Qualifications & Experience Executive-level experience in legal, professional services, or legal technology Deep expertise in AI, innovation, and operating model transformation Strong executive presence and credibility with C-suite stakeholders Experience influencing complex, enterprise-level deals and strategic customer outcomes Recognized thought leadership (public speaking, industry engagement, published POVs) Ability to operate cross-functionally and shape strategy in a matrixed environment

Leadership Profile Externally oriented, strategic, and highly credible advisor Commercially minded with strong business acumen Influential communicator and storyteller Comfortable shaping and operating in a newly created role Collaborative, low-ego leader with high impact

What's in it For You? Hybrid Work Model: We've adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow's challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together. Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.