As Group Leader Innovation Consulting at Philips, you spearhead a team of 20 internal consultants delivering on-demand consulting to Business Units and Enterprise Functions. You are accountable for building a high-performing team, shaping demand, and delivering measurable innovation impact in an AI-enabled context.
This role requires comfort with frequent context switching between enterprise-level strategy and hands‑on program execution. It therefore requires a thought leader who also has a hands‑on leadership style. You spend approximately 40 percent of your time leading complex programs yourself. The remainder of your time is focused on visioning, people leadership, stakeholder management, and running a reliable consulting operation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Transformation
Set and maintain a focused portfolio of Innovation Consulting capability offerings aligned with BU priorities and AI‑enabled innovation.
Orchestrate the team’s AI transformation in delivery and internal ways of working.
Act as connector between Innovation Engineering (IEN), Innovation & Design (I&D), and Business Units.
Thought Leadership
Position the department as a recognized expert group within Philips in Innovation Management by driving knowledge‑sharing activities, such as roundtables and the publication of internal best practices.
Acting as a Subject Matter Expert and ambassador for Innovation Excellence within Philips' global R&D, Marketing, and related communities.
Strategic management of team capabilities like Innovation Portfolio Management, Value Maximization, Business Case creation, and Value Proposition Creation.
People & Talent
Empower, mentor, and inspire a diverse team ranging from Business Analysts to seasoned Senior Consultants, fostering a culture of psychological safety, continuous learning, and professional excellence.
Build a sustainable talent and succession pipeline.
Drive knowledge sharing and internal thought leadership.
Business Development & Delivery
Shape and convert BU demand into consulting engagements.
Personally lead complex, high‑impact programs for 40 percent of your time.
Maintain executive‑level relationships and customer satisfaction.
Operations & Excellence
Manage team and own utilization, cost management, and AOP forecasting.
Manage a flexible resourcing layer that includes maximum of 20% contingent workforce.
Drive capability planning and continuous improvement in line with QMS.
What Success Looks Like After 12 to 18 Months
A proven track record of documented high‑impact success stories that showcase the team's value.
Utilization at or above target with sustainable team engagement.
Clear, repeatable consulting propositions with AI embedded in delivery.
Strong pull from Business Units for strategic initiatives.
Visible pipeline of senior talent and future leaders in the team.
Your Profile
Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation Management, or related field. MBA is a plus.
Minimal 15 years of experience in innovation, consulting, or transformation roles in large matrix organizations, preferably in HealthTech and/or Healthcare.
Proven people leadership in a team of professional specialists, including performance management, capability development, and succession planning, in a delivery‑driven environment.
Demonstrated executive presence, with the ability to engage, influence, and challenge senior stakeholders (VP‑level and above) from day one.
Strong consulting background, internal or external.
Proven ability to leverage AI to accelerate consulting workflows and enhance the quality of customer deliverables.
Strong executive stakeholder management and consultative selling skills.
Solid understanding and track record in customer centric innovation in a regulated industry.
Domain expertise in one or more innovation domain across marketing, product management, research, design, development and engineering.
Continuous Improvement experience and mindset.
How we work together
This is an office‑based role, this means working in‑person at least 3 days per week.
About Philips
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If 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. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.
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