[Hiring] Advanced Technology & Innovation Leader @Philips

Role Description

The Advanced Technology & Innovation Leader drives the discovery and commercialization of emerging technologies, combining deep technical expertise with hands-on leadership to create the next generation of medical imaging solutions. By leading a small innovation team and collaborating closely with R&D, Product Management, Clinical, and Business leaders, this role transforms cutting-edge ideas into market-ready products that deliver clinical and business impact.

• Lead the development and execution of the Advanced Technology & Innovation roadmap, aligning innovation initiatives with business and clinical priorities.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor on innovation strategy and future technology investments.
• Identify, evaluate, and advance emerging technologies to create competitive differentiation, focusing on:
  • AI
  • Advanced algorithms
  • Imaging
  • Biomedical optics
  • Computational modeling
  • Data-driven solutions
• Drive innovation from concept and feasibility through product development and commercialization.
• Provide technical leadership for strategic technology platforms and product initiatives.
• Contribute directly to complex technical challenges, including:
  • Prototyping
  • Algorithm development
  • System design
  • Transition of technologies into regulated medical devices
• Build, lead, and mentor a multidisciplinary Advanced Technology team while fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and rapid experimentation.
• Recruit and develop top engineering and scientific talent and leverage global capabilities and external partnerships.
• Partner with Intellectual Property teams to identify, protect, and promote key innovations through invention disclosures and patent development.
• Contribute to technology landscape assessments that inform innovation and investment strategies.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience developing innovative medical device and/or medical imaging technologies.
• Demonstrated success translating research and innovation into commercial products.
• Experienced people leader with a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Deep expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • AI/Machine Learning
  • Medical Imaging
  • Biomedical Optics
  • Advanced Algorithms
  • Computational Modeling
• Bonus qualifications include a strong record of technical leadership, innovation, and intellectual property development.
• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Optical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field, or a Master’s degree with significant relevant industry experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to effectively partner across technical, clinical, and business organizations to drive innovation and business impact.

Requirements

• Must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program.
• Generous PTO.
• 401k (up to 7% match).
• HSA (with company contribution).
• Stock purchase plan.
• Education reimbursement.
• Other compensation options such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission, or long-term incentives.