Philips Senior R&D Lead - Ambient Experience 

Germany, Hesse 

154209348

Senior R&D Lead - Ambient Experience
Job Description

As the Senior R&D Lead for Ambient Experience (AE) at Philips, you'll be the driving force behind turning innovative ideas into tangible solutions that enhance patient and staff experiences. With a pragmatic approach and a focus on delivering results, you'll lead the charge in bringing projects to fruition while ensuring adherence to processes and proactive problem-solving.

Your role:

• You'll take ownership of building an efficient R&D organization, defining key interfaces across AE, and managing R&D budgets
• In this critical leadership role, you'll spearhead the Innovation to Market (I2M) stream for AE, translating user requirements into technical specifications and overseeing the development and delivery of high-tech solutions.
• Leading a team of approximately 15 full-time equivalents (FTEs), you'll foster a culture of pragmatism, accountability, and proactive problem-solving to ensure project success.
• Collaborating closely with senior project leads, software experts, and business leads, you'll drive the development of innovative solutions across hardware, software, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and consultancy services.
• Your focus will be on delivering results and realizing projects, while also acting as a process owner to ensure adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) processes and compliance with regulatory standards.
• This flexible role offers you the opportunity to work with international teams, while benefiting from a hybrid working model (spend at least 3 days working from the office and up to 2 days from home).
• From a competitive salary to flexible working, a career at Philips comes with all sorts of wonderful benefits. Be sure to speak to your recruiter about benefits in your region.

You're the right fit if:

• You hold a master’s or equivalent Engineering degree or other relevant field (preference for software engineering).
• You have 5+ years of experience in program development and execution, including successful program management and utilization of professional methodologies.
• You have 5+ years of experience in digital technology domains (digital healthcare experience is preferred).
• You have strong knowledge and expertise in software engineering and have an affinity for hardware.
• You have a proven track record of translating user requirements into technical specifications, influencing senior leadership, and driving projects to completion.
• Your expertise includes developing solutions comprising hardware, software, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and consultancy services, along with strong stakeholder management skills and a commitment to delivering results within time and budget constraints.
• You have a proactive approach to problem-solving, and your way of working is characterized by ownership, pragmatism, and a focus on project realization.
• You are a resilient leader with excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills. You are able to successfully navigate challenges and adapt to change.

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