Siemens Healthineers consistently provides exciting career opportunities for its talented women colleagues to excel in the world of medtech and pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare, for everyone, everywhere. Two such women helping transform healthcare are Maria Sanz and Ruchi Chauhan.

Ruchi is a research engineer specializing in artificial intelligence, focusing on advancing machine learning applications in laboratory diagnostics. Meanwhile, Maria, who studied engineering, helps drive innovation as the head of diagnostic imaging and advanced therapies for Siemens Healthineers in Spain.

What drives both Ruchi and Maria? Curiosity and a deep passion for helping others. 

Read about what motivates these talented women, what they have learned through their careers, why they're proud to work in their industry, and what advice they have to share with further women thinking about a career in STEM.

Pursuing careers in STEM

Ruchi and Maria share what sparked their interested in pursuing STEM careers, particularly in the medtech field.

"The complexity of the human body really fascinated me, and the potential of technology to solve real world problems is also very exciting. So STEM felt like an obvious choice," explains Ruchi.

"When I chose to study engineering, my real goal was to use that knowledge to help improve healthcare," says Maria.

Sharing advice for the next generation

When asked about their advice for further women considering STEM careers, Ruchi says: "Take up your space, make noise, hold up your success. STEM is exciting. STEM is rewarding. STEM is for you."

And Maria's advice: "Do what you love and make sure you're in the right environment with people who support you, both personally and professionally. STEM is full of opportunities."

Embracing lifelong growth and empowering talent

Siemens Healthineers believes that breakthroughs are the result of a concerted team effort, with every Healthineer playing a vital role. The company fosters a culture that is inclusive, curious, committed to ongoing learning, and promotes open dialogue and feedback.

Siemens Healthineers is a community that thrives on learning and growing together, and values the different perspectives each colleague brings to the table, and its people are always eager to learn from each other.

The company's dedication to nurturing development and sparking innovation is deeply rooted in its culture of continuous learning. Siemens Healthineers offers a variety of programs tailored to empower its employees, whether they are just starting their careers, seeking to advance in their current roles, or aspiring to leadership positions.

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