Strategic & Tactical Planning

• You co-lead the creation of the Development Center strategy and ensure its execution throughout DC Slovakia.
• You build a strong brand for DC Slovakia and, in line with the SHS BA/BL strategies, support its growth with clear measures of success.
• You define and execute sub-strategies, policies, and guidelines for your assigned unit.
•  You plan and allocate budgets, resources, and programs in alignment with higher-level strategic goals.
• You lead strategically relevant projects, including selecting and implementing new technologies and platforms.

Leadership & People Development

• You lead a team of sub-heads and senior experts in line with the Siemens Healthineers Leadership Model (GRIP), fostering innovation, growth, ownership, and collaboration.
• You mentor and develop the leadership team, supporting their professional performance and career progression.
• You ensure the Development Center is staffed with high-performing teams equipped with the right skills and mindset.

Stakeholder Engagement

• You build and maintain strong relationships with our internal business partners to understand and fulfill their needs.
• You represent the Development Center in global and regional forums, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.

Organizational Excellence

• You address challenges and make informed decisions to resolve issues effectively. You promote employee engagement by driving initiatives that improve the organizational culture and work environment.
• You ensure compliance with global medical device regulations, standards, and quality systems.

Ecosystem & Collaborations

You establish and manage partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, and industry leaders.

To find out more about the specific business, have a look at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/products-services

Your qualifications and experience:

• You hold an advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, or Software Engineering, Informatics or a closely related discipline.
• You bring at least 12 years of progressive leadership experience in R&D, preferably with a focus on software and systems in the medical device or healthcare sector.
• You have demonstrated success in driving high-impact technology initiatives and building strong partnerships within the innovation ecosystem.
• You possess a proven history of leading product innovation, overseeing development cycles, and achieving successful regulatory approvals.
• You have expert understanding of international medical device regulations, clinical trial processes, and product development pathways.
• You demonstrate outstanding leadership, communication, and project management capabilities.
• You have experience in building, motivating, and guiding high-performing technical teams.
• You maintain a strong customer orientation with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Variable and Christmas bonus 
• Hybrid type of work – combination of telework and work from office 
• Flexible Working Hours 
• Bridge days – free extra paid leave 6 days per year  
• 3 sick days per year (no doctor’s permit needed) 
• In case of sickness 100% salary reimbursement 20 days/ year, this includes max. 10 days/ year for of family care 
• Additional pension plan 
• 300 EUR for regeneration of work force via cafeteria system 
• Wellbeing program – Psychological, Legal and Financial Counseling 
• Family care program (subsidy for newborns, maternity leave, kindergardens, summer camps) 
• Retention program (work anniversary, life anniversary, employee loans) 
• Training and development program (business and product trainings, e-learning, language courses, soft skills trainings…) 
• Adjustable standing desk as a standard 
• Participation on world famous IT conferences like Microsoft IGNITE for best employees 
• Wide project portfolio in healthcare domain and job rotation within company (Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare IT services, …) 

How we work:

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Check our Careers Site at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/sk

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.