The Group Leader manages the RD and implementation process of products and services. Coordinates sector, departmental or cross-functional teams, focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products. Monitors development from initiation through delivery including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending. Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring development is on schedule and within budget constraints. Supervises, hires and fires, selects, develops, coaches and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the development function. Assesses emerging technologies and may determine how to map them into product development roadmaps. Keeps abreast of technical developments through literature, technical contacts, and industry competition. Ensures compliance with product lifecycle and development procedures and processes as well as all applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
Drive E2E Product Solutions realizations, new product introductions and life cycle sustenance for premium product portfolio
Lead Multi-Disciplinary RD team of System Engineering, Mechatronics and Project Management
Member of the RD Management Team and determines, in consultation with the Management Team, the department s objectives, policies, processes and budgets on short and long term
Implement proven technical concept, Design Transfer to supplier Production
Manage customer experience and Production support
Drive Patient Safety and Quality improvements
Drive RD Efficiency and productivity through platformization, Agile, Automation and AI.
Manages capabilities of the department; to develop and maintain a long-term view on the required competences and knowledge to introduce new technology.
Ensures that there are adequate resources and tools at the proper time, is responsible for the technology and architecture in the department and is responsible for maintaining and improving the department s knowledge and expertise.
Ensures appropriate personnel management practices regarding recruitment and selection, adequate staffing, remuneration, performance appraisals, education and training, and management development policy.
Ensures an engaged, innovative, and inspiring working environment in the department by motivating, challenging, and coaching the department s employees towards growth, manages and optimizes the innovative climate, stimulating entrepreneurship and driving engagement.
Cooperates with relevant parties outside of the department. Works across the borders of the own department - e.g. formulate strategies or project proposals across department borders, cooperating with other department heads, programs and the business. Establishes a network with relevant players; scientific relations outside of the department and with the business - on all topics and actively using this network to obtain input on technological developments, identifying trends and opportunities.
Youre the right fit if:
Bachelors or Master s degree or equivalent in Engineering and/or business discipline or alike experience
Minimum 15+ experience in relevant field, and at least 6 years of experience in people management.
Knowledgeable and experienced in End-to-End Product Development including New Product Development, Life Cycle Management, Quality Management and Productivity
Excellent time management and scheduling
Demonstrated experience developing and creating strong functional teams with robust talent pipeline.
Coach and motivate a team
Manage stakeholders across functions and geographies
Gain deep insight in engineering/ architecture/research