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The role formulates and implements a long-term vision and strategy to align with customer needs and enhance cross-organizational innovation. The role oversees departmental capabilities, ensuring competency development for new technology adoption and efficient resource allocation. The role fosters an engaged and innovative work environment, guides project execution, and collaborates across departments to gather input on technological advancements. 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For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.\nAbout Philips\nAre 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.\nIf 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. 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