When you work in regulatory affairs at a company that’s laser-focused on getting safe and effective solutions to patients and customers, each day brings a fresh new challenge.

At Philips, where patient safety is the number one priority, our regulatory experts get to use their knowledge of medical device regulations and their relationship-building skills to create and maintain access to our life-saving innovations. A vital part of that role is connecting and collaborating with a broad range of internal and external experts to ensure that millions of patients can rely on us.

But what helps our regulatory experts to get these solutions quickly and safely to customers? Here’s what they told us:

Find somewhere that shares your drive for excellence

“At Philips, patient safety is everybody’s responsibility,” says Leo Louis, Director of Regulatory Affairs in India. “So, whenever we have any questions or concerns, we all work together across the company to make sure a solution meets the regulations.”

Teamwork is hugely important for Liselotte Kornmann, Regulatory Affairs Strategy Manager based in The Netherlands: “I really enjoy thinking along with internal and external experts, working closely with our R&D and marketing teams and external authorities, to ensure each solution is safe for hospitals, for patients, and for customers.”

Jorge Bosch Alvarez, Senior Manager of Regulatory Science and Policy in Spain, adds: “It’s great to be part of an organization that continuously strives to be an innovation powerhouse,” he explains. “Philips really knows where to position themselves in the regulatory landscape. If you come here, you get to be in the right place at the right time.”

Keep your purpose top of mind

Behind your strong sense of responsibility and willingness to push for excellence is the knowledge that you’re helping to improve the lives of billions of people. “There are always choices,” says Michael Konings, Head of Regulatory Affairs in Image-Guided Therapy Solutions in The Netherlands. “Our responsibility is to not focus on profits – it’s about making sure that we help people across the world.”

Ask yourself: am I able to learn and grow?

Finally, choose a company where your commitment to delivering safe and effective solutions can also turn into professional and personal growth, says Meriem Biondi, a Regulatory Affairs Specialist based in France.

“I was attracted to Philips because of how innovative their medical devices are – and the presence of artificial intelligence was a big plus for me,” she says. “Regulations are always evolving and that’s what I like about my job here: I learn new things every day.”