R&D Team Lead Health Research Belgium

What you will do

In this position you manage a part of the Health Research Team in Belgium, existing researchers and biomedical engineers. The team together with researchers and engineers of other AI&Algorithms teams, contributes to the development of innovative sensor solutions, data technologies and digital twins that lead to a healthier life. Besides, we patent the different inventions, publish our results in renowned journals and conferences. 

As a team leader you are responsible for people management as well as scientific contribution within your team. Therefore, you will also have a scientific role.  

Some of the tasks & responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate and coach a group of about 10 health researchers and biomedical engineers.
• Take care of the individual development of team members in growing their technical competences aligned to the team needs and to ensure continuity of projects.
• Together with the team, the management of the health research teams, and other stakeholders co-develop, shape and help implement a short and long-term strategic direction for the health research team in Belgium.
• Retain an overview of the technical skills within the team and anticipate on future sector program and R&D roadmap needs and translate these into the management and development of resources & competences in the team.
• Oversee the activities, monitor progress and provide support and technical guidance.
• Create a true team atmosphere where information is actively shared.
• Interact with internal customers: identify priorities, defend and implement, being responsible for the appearance of the team.
• Engage in consultation, collaboration and vision development with the management of the Health Research teams. 
• Initiate and facilitate interactions with other health research teams within imec to exchange best practices and create synergies.
• Contribute to research activities within the team.

What we do for you

We offer a challenging opportunity to grow your leadership skills and combine this with your scientific role. While taking on the role, you will be supported with several trainings to further develop your people management skills. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. 

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits. 

Who you are

• You have a solid background in health research, eg. biomedical engineering or similar.
• 5-8 years of relevant working experience after Master degree are required.
• You like to develop a strategic direction for teams.
• You can deal with uncertainty and ambiguity, also in decision making.
• You have a can-do attitude.
• Ability to coach, guide, manage and inspire a team with a mixed experience level.
• You want to further develop your people management skills.
• You have strong interpersonal skills which allow you to be successful in an international high-tech environment. 
• Flexible in terms of work location. You will primarily work in Ghent and/or Leuven. Occasionally travel to Antwerp, Eindhoven and Wageningen offices may be possible. 
• You like to engage with both internal and external stakeholders and you do this with a certain flair and positive attitude. 
• You have a passion for innovations, and you enjoy to have a task in the projects as well. 
• You communicate effectively in English. You can translate your vision into tangible results. 

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