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The organization will serve as the learning engine of a connected neurotechnology ecosystem, ensuring every procedure contributes to continuous improvement in future planning, execution and outcomes.\nAs a builder and leader, the Director will develop a multidisciplinary team spanning data acquisition, data engineering, analytics, machine learning, computer vision, predictive intelligence and outcome analytics while partnering closely with product development, clinical experts, software engineering and external research institutions.\nKey Responsibilities\nData Acquisition Strategy\nEstablish strategies for acquiring procedural, device, workflow and outcome data.\nDevelop data partnerships with healthcare institutions and research organizations.\nExpand access to real-world clinical datasets.\nSupport generation of longitudinal outcome evidence.\nData Engineering & Intelligence Platforms\nLead development of clinical and procedural data pipelines.\nEstablish scalable intelligence platforms and data models.\nDrive data quality, data access and data governance.\nPartner with GIC to leverage enterprise data infrastructure.\nProcedure Intelligence & Clinical Insights\nDevelop procedure analytics and workflow insights.\nCreate benchmarking and performance analytics.\nGenerate actionable clinical intelligence.\nSupport product and ecosystem investment decisions through data-driven insights.\nAI & Predictive Intelligence\nOwn development of:\nSegmentation algorithms\nImage analysis capabilities\nPlanning intelligence services\nPredictive outcome models\nClinical decision support engines\nWorkflow optimisation algorithms\nAI copilots and intelligent assistants\nWhile partnering closely with Clinical Applications and Blueprint to ensure these capabilities solve meaningful clinical problems and are delivered through compelling user experiences.\nOutcome & Fleet Intelligence\nOwn outcome analytics and real-world evidence platforms.\nOwn ecosystem utilisation and fleet intelligence.\nGenerate operational, utilisation and performance insights.\nSupport future service and ecosystem business models.\nTechnical / Managerial Responsibilities\nExecute a robust talent offense, including management of a talent bench, for a department by attracting, developing, retaining, and engaging top talent while driving personal/professional growth of individuals, the team and delivering high quality results with passion, energy and drive.\nLead and mentor others in driving positive outcomes to abstract technical, business, and personnel problems based the application of problem-solving and process improvement methodologies.\nMake independent decisions for program or portfolio level issues.\nLeverage strong listening skills and written / verbal communication to influence and convey complex business, regulatory compliance, and/or technical ideas to customers, employees, peers, external partners, and senior leaders.\nLead a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging at a department level in hiring and staff development.\nDirect others leading high complexity projects and initiatives within or across business units, with responsibility for planning, budgeting, meeting project goals and adequately staffing with talent.\nLead and mentor others in complex cooperative efforts across cross-functional teams and business units, influencing multiple technical areas of expertise and building key relationships, to drive innovation and ensure achievement of business goals.\nEstablish department Objectives, Goals, Strategy and Mission for direct reports to support overall business goals.\nBusiness Responsibilities:\nDrive culture of financial accountability across the team for multiple projects and at a site level. Lead multiple cost center budget creation, projections, and tracking activities over a 1-2 year span.\n Lead the strategy and execution of customer facing activities like clinical solutions, KOL (key opinion leaders) interactions, and customer centered research across business units. May maintain KOL relationships relevant to current and emerging product portfolios.\nChampion emerging business opportunities considering synergies across multiple business units.\nDrive financial modeling efforts on new capabilities or emerging technologies and lead strategy and execution for multiple product segments / business function.\nOwns data acquisition, data engineering, procedure analytics, outcome analytics, fleet intelligence, AI models, clinical insights platforms, and decision support engines.\nMed Device Compliance:\nInfluence internal regulatory requirements and industry standards such as FDA and EU for development of medical devices and for regulatory submissions.\nOversee and advise on design control procedures like design controls within the quality management system.\nReview and approve (or delegate) technical documentation and deliverables across a department.\nQualifications:\nTechnical Skills:\nBroad and comprehensive understanding of, experience in, and ability to mentor in one or more technical / functional disciplines.\n12+ years in AI, machine learning, analytics or digital health\nExperience building data products and analytics platforms\nExperience developing clinical AI solutions\nExperience with large-scale data systems\nExperience using data to support business and clinical decision making\nLeadership Experience:\nTalented performance coach who is skilled at providing actionable feedback to team members, setting clear performance objectives and managing team member performance.\nAdvanced understanding that contributes to the overall business strategy relative to the healthcare market and competitors, conversant in clinical issues of relevance to Stryker.\nExperience executing a talent and performance management strategy.\nDemonstrated ability to communicate complex plans and technical information to team members and executive leaders across divisions.\nProven ability to deliver programs or other business goals on time, on quality and within budget.\nEducation Requirements\nBachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or applicable technical field.\nMaster's or PhD strongly preferred\n12+ years applicable experience, with 6+ years direct people management experience preferred.\nGermany Pay Ranges:\nFreiburg/Stetten 39Std: €8.467 - €14.077 EUR Monthly\nBerlin/Duisburg/Waghäusel/field-based 40Std: €107.700 - €179.500 EUR Annual\nIreland Pay Ranges:\n Ireland: €107,000 - €178,000 EUR Annual\nAt Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. 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