Join our Innovation Engineering’s dynamic Innovation Consulting team to drive impactful innovation, improve innovation performance and realize measurable business results across our global portfolio. We’re looking for a talented external professional to join our team as an external consultant with a passion for innovation and cutting-edge health technology to help realize our clients' ambitious goals. You will be part of a broader Innovation Management team of 80+ experts in Sustainability, Innovation, Supply Chain, and Operations. You work closely with businesses and functions, to reach for world class innovation practices into every aspect of the business. You will gain experience across Philips’ businesses, build a large network, and participate in diverse projects to grow and utilize your talents.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
• Participate in innovation projects together with subject matter experts in areas including innovation strategy, portfolio management, evaluating new business options, value proposition and business case creation and shaping value and cost innovations for existing product lines.
• Drive innovation analysis activities by conducting in-depth assessments of trends, competitive landscapes, current performance and emerging technologies within the MedTech field.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing innovation effectiveness.
• Generate actionable insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision making.
• Collaborate with project leaders to develop project plans and budgets that align with organizational goals and client needs.
• Report on project deliverables to stakeholders and the internal team.
• Establish and maintain an operational network to support projects/areas you're involved in.
• Support consulting organization with internal processes and team activities.
You're the right fit if you:
• Have a Master’s degree in innovation management, biomedical sciences, engineering, business, or a related discipline, with strong academic performance and relevant extracurricular activities
• Bring 3–5 years of experience delivering complex projects in innovation, strategy, product development, or related fields (consulting experience is a plus).
• Have foundational knowledge and a passion for the broader innovation domain (e.g., Design Thinking, Innovation Strategy, Product Marketing, Innovation culture and capability)
• You have experience in working directly with clients.
• Bring a collaborative, fast-learning mindset, and are eager to apply new approaches and tools to solve complex problems.
• Are an excellent communicator and presenter, fluent in English.
• Have advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, and are confident working with data and analytics
In addition, you are
• A self-starter who connects easily and builds trust.
• A team player who motivates others and takes initiative.
• Available to work on a contingent worker contract, directly or through a third party
• Are based in Cambridge, MA and willing to work a hybrid model.
Minimum required Education:
Bachelor's / master's degree in electrical engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, Program Management or equivalent.
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience with Bachelor's in areas such as Portfolio Management, Innovation Management, Project and Program Management or equivalent OR no prior experience required with master's degree.
Preferred Skills:
- Mid-level candidates who may have worked for Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, or EY.
- Someone who can work on projects to complete analysis and improvements as a consultant
How We Work Together
We believe that we are better together than apart. 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.
For this project, you’ll be contracted via a Randstad company as a temporary worker/contractor and placed at our Client.
As a contractor, you'll enjoy cutting-edge challenges and unexpected experiences that make you a more in-demand professional.
The pay range for this position is $60-65 hourly. In addition, other compensation, such as healthcare may be offered.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Randstad is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate against Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact kari.carapella@randstadsourceright.com
