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How we innovate

Backed by an annual research and development investment of €1.5 billion and about 24,000 technical intellectual property rights, including more than 15,000 granted patents, we constantly bring breakthrough innovations to market – for the benefit of patients, medical professionals, and society. Here's how we do that.
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Peter Schardt

Innovation is in our DNA. In my opinion it is a process driven by interdisciplinary collaboration and dialogue. However, it only acquires value and significance when it is made useful to people.

Peter Schardt, CTO Siemens Healthineers

Did you know?

We invest approx. 10%
of our annual revenue in research and development every year. We operate R&D facilities in the Americas, Asia, and Europe.
We hold about 24,000

technical intellectual property rights, of which more than 15,000 are granted patents. Technology is a strong driver of change in healthcare.

    Driving the digital transformation of healthcare

    Digital technologies will play an increasingly important role in addressing three of the great challenges in healthcare: improving access and quality of care while minimizing costs. 

    Advances in smart devices and software solutions will transform future medicine and healthcare systems by connecting elements that are separate today.

    As a leading global medical technology company, we are shaping the digital transformation of healthcare.

    We’re researching and developing its core technologies:
    • Artificial intelligence
    • Automation and robotics
    • Sensing

    We’re currently focusing on innovative solutions for:

    Cardiology

    Cardiology

    Innovating for impact

    Innovation only acquires value and significance when it’s made useful for people. More than 70 percent of clinical decisions worldwide are made with our technology1. Our company has the framework to create a product from an invention that can then be mass-produced and eventually be made available to help people around the world.

    Our technology

    With our comprehensive portfolio – from in-vitro diagnostics and best-in-class imaging to therapy and follow-up care – we address the complete care continuum for many of the world’s most threatening diseases.

    Peter Schardt

    No matter how digitally enhanced the practice of medicine will be, in the end patients won’t look for platforms, but for outcomes which really matter to them. Value is created by early and correct diagnosis. Value is created by treating as effectively and as individually as possible. That is why we focus on precision medicine.

    Peter Schardt, CTO Siemens Healthineers

    CTO Peter Schardt on Connected Intelligence

    People are key

    We focus on precision medicine, and the key to our innovations is our people. Without passion, the best ideas won’t fly. Innovation needs bright minds who are willing to put all their creativity and courage into their projects.

    Hear from our R&D team what motivates them to drive innovation around AI

    Ren-Yi Lo: Fueling AI innovation through Data Management
    How does a data scientist engineer new AI models in healthcare? It all starts with the data according to Big Data Office Lead, Ren-Yi Lo. From acquisition of data samples to ensuring all legal and compliance steps are fulfilled, learn how big data when turned into smart data can fuel AI models that improve patient outcomes.

    Our global research and development operations employ 9,000 engineers, physicians, medical IT specialists, medical technicians, physicists, programmers, and software developers. Their inspiration and teamwork are crucial for the future of healthcare.

    Want to innovate with us?

    Then join our team! In our job portal you can find all our current job openings.

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    Collaboration is key

    Our R&D wouldn’t be possible without our partners and approximately 4,400 clinical collaborations worldwide. 

    Peter Schardt

    Global infrastructures like the Innovation Think Tank are crucial to drive innovation in a complex and diverse healthcare domain across various regions. It is the right place where ideas, technology, and clinical expertise can meet, be exchanged, and eventually merge. The collaboration with top medical institutions around the world allows us to develop a clear picture for clinical indications and their need for innovative solutions.

    Peter Schardt, CTO Siemens Healthineers

    1. AdvaMedDX, “A Policy Primer on Diagnostics”, June 2011, p. 3.