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Head of Research and Development

Siemens Healthineers
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/21/2025 CLOSED ON 12/20/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Research and Development position at Siemens Healthineers?

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Do you want to help create the future of healthcare? Our name, Siemens Healthineers, was selected to honor our people who dedicate their energy and passion to this cause. It reflects their pioneering spirit combined with our long history of engineering in the ever-evolving healthcare industry.

We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sound interesting?

Then come and join our global team as Head of R&D for Molecular Imaging


Your tasks and responsibilities:

  • You lead the PLM R&D department within a global agile Molecular Imaging product development process in the (pre-) development and design of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) multimodality systems in combination with Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance (MR). The responsibility includes the entire design cycle from concepts to production transfer, innovation, and product life cycle support all the way through end of support.
  • You ensure that all product development activities comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards)
  • You cultivate and build a high-performing R&D team, attracting and retaining top talent in PET, SPECT, and multi-modality imaging technology in applications, software, and hardware
  • You foster a culture of collaboration with international cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and procurement to ensure seamless product integration and market success
  • You encourage knowledge sharing and technical exchange within the R&D teams across the global organization
  • You collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and academic institutions to drive innovation and maintain Siemens Healthineers' leadership in the MI market
  • You lead MI’s clinical collaboration team providing deep insides into clinical nuclear medicine research, workflows, and decision making, and enabling clinical product validation
  • You actively engage into customer meetings providing domain expertise and supporting marketing and sales

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 a PhD or Master’s degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • You are ideally specialized in PET or SPECT technology, PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and PET/M applications, research, nuclear medicine, and radiology or other related technologies in the field of diagnostic imaging.
  • You have a minimum of 10 years of experience in R&D and Innovation management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role specializing in multi-modality molecular imaging
  • You possess a proven track record of managing the complete product lifecycle in a regulated industry, preferably in medical devices
  • You are familiar with product development methodologies and regulatory compliance


Your attributes and skills:

  • You have proven leadership abilities with strong team management skills
  • You are results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • You have excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders
  • You are a team player with experience collaborating in international, cross-functional environments
  • You are a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and technology

Who we are: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

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.

To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here.

The base pay range for this position is:

Min $280,000 - Max $420,000

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, click here.

Reasonable Accommodations: Siemens Healthineers is committed to equal employment opportunity. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form here. If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our HR People Connect People Contact Center for support at peopleconnectvendorsnam.func@siemens-healthineers.com. Please note HR People Connect People Contact Center will not have visibility of your application or interview status.

California Privacy Notice: California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.

Export Control: “A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.” “It is Siemens Healthineers’ policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations.”

Data Privacy: We care about your data privacy and take compliance with GDPR as well as other data protection legislation seriously. For this reason, we ask you not to send us your CV or resume by email. We ask instead that you create a profile in our talent community where you can upload your CV. Setting up a profile lets us know you are interested in career opportunities with us and makes it easy for us to send you an alert when relevant positions become open. Register here to get started.

Beware of Job Scams: Please beware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as Siemens Healthineers recruiters/employees. These scammers may attempt to collect your confidential personal or financial information. If you are concerned that an offer of employment with Siemens Healthineers might be a scam or that the recruiter is not legitimate, please verify by searching for the posting on the Siemens Healthineers career site.

To all recruitment agencies: Siemens Healthineers does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, employees, or any other company location. Siemens Healthineers is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Salary : $280,000 - $420,000

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