Formulates and implements long-term vision/direction/strategy steering the group to add maximum value to the business in the future.
Manages the department’s capabilities by maintaining a long-term view of the competencies, knowledge, resources and tools required to introduce new technology. Provides functional ownership of Systems Engineering standards, methods and architecture, and builds and maintains the department’s technical depth and expertise.
Ensures effective people management, including recruitment, staffing, performance reviews, education, training and leadership development, while fostering an engaged, innovative and inspiring environment through coaching, entrepreneurship and employee growth.
Is co-responsible for achieving operational plans, guides Project Managers/Leaders and ensures the optimal allocation of personnel to the projects and effective project management.
Builds strong cross-functional and external relationships with department heads, programs, the business and scientific partners to shape strategies and project proposals, monitor technological developments, and identify trends and opportunities.
Knows the customers well and uses that knowledge in the role.
What you would need to be successful for the role
Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
15+ years of relevant experience in a regulated environment; medical or biotechnology experience preferred.
Prior experience leading systems engineering organizations of comparable scale (100+FTE).
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional partners beyond R&D, including Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Marketing, Operations and Service.
Strong demonstrated ability to coach and motivate a team and build strong cultures in line with Philips Behaviors.
Expert knowledge of product development for consumer propositions, preferably medical consumer propositions
Proven experience in defining an innovation strategy with deep insights to engineering, architecture and research.
Proven ability to manage innovation projects in a global, multi-site matrix environment, leading multidisciplinary teams across technologies and countries.
Demonstrated experience leading complex products or programs from concept through launch—including market need and value proposition, requirements definition, design and development, manufacturing readiness, service readiness and product release
You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
Compensation & benefits
Doing meaningful work should come with fair, transparent rewards. The base salary range for this role is PA $204,750 – $327,600. We determine pay within the range using objective factors, like the skills the role requires, your relevant experience and the responsibility you'll have in this role, alongside internal equity and local market considerations.
This role is eligible for bonus with your rewards linked to KPIs. We’ll share the full approach with you during the interview process, so you can make a clear, informed decision.
About Philips
Are you ready to do the work of your life to help the lives of others? Learn more about our business, discover our rich and exciting history and learn more about our purpose.
If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care.
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This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.
