S5. E.18. 關鍵決勝點—團隊的支持 IT IS CRUCIAL TO HAVE THE SUPPORT OF THE TEAM

Janet Maldonado 是 BI X數位創新實驗室新上任的工程設計部門主管；身為墨西哥人，她曾在矽谷的科技公司擔任前端工程師多年。她在百靈佳殷格翰的新角色是負責帶領數位產品的研發團隊，以改善人類和動物的健康。

Janet，為什麼妳在2018年時決定加入BI X數位創新實驗室？

我在墨西哥和矽谷從事電腦工程相關領域的工作時，對醫療保健產業產生很大的興趣。我覺得，開發有助於改善人類和動物健康的產品，是非常有意義的事情。

我很清楚地知道，百靈佳殷格翰是走在這個產業前端的企業之一，當 BI X數位創新實驗室對我發出招募邀請時，我並沒有花太多時間考慮。

妳不只換了工作，甚至舉家搬到德國 — 這是一個很大的改變。

我想盡可能地多看看這個世界，也因此非常期待能在德國殷格翰接受這個挑戰。

妳在 BI X數位創新實驗室的起步非常成功，幾個月前還晉升成為工程部主管；妳的工作有發生哪些變化嗎？

工作內容可以說是發生根本性的變化。過去，我負責開發數位產品，現在，帶領團隊前進是我最大的責任，我必須創造出讓每個人都能成長的環境。

妳的升遷是投票出來的結果；被同事們提名為主管，感覺如何？

這是一個讓人學習謙虛的歷程。這個職位開缺時，我本來還有點擔心；與其說擔心自己的專業程度不足，應該說，是憂心自己的管理經驗不足。同事們的提名賦予我很大的信心，大家都相信我能勝任。獲得團隊的支持，就是關鍵決勝點。

BI X數位創新實驗室有哪些特別之處？

團隊是特色之一，我們的同仁非常國際化，來自世界各地不同的國家；我們能自由發揮，也對研發中的產品負責，承擔所有責任。百靈佳殷格翰是一間擁有悠久歷史的家族企業，我們也是百靈佳殷格翰的一份子。這樣的特質組合，在我們的工作產業中是獨一無二的存在，非常特別。

“IT IS CRUCIAL TO HAVE THE SUPPORT OF THE TEAM”

Janet Maldonado is the new Head of Engineering at BI X. The Mexican used to work as a front-end engineer for tech companies in Silicon Valley for several years. In her new role, she leads teams that are developing digital products to improve human and animal health.

Janet, why did you choose to join BI X in 2018?

During my work in computing and engineering in Mexico and Silicon Valley, I had developed a deep interest in the healthcare industry. I find it fascinating to develop products which can help improve human and animal health.

I knew that Boehringer Ingelheim was one of the leading pharmaceutical companies. Therefore, I did not hesitate for long when BI X offered me the job.

You not only changed jobs to join BI X, but also moved to Germany – a huge personal change.

I want to see as much of the world as possible, therefore I was really looking forward to taking on this new challenge in Ingelheim.

Your start at BI X was very successful. A few months ago, you became Head of Engineering. How has your work changed?

My work has changed fundamentally. In the past, I was responsible for developing our digital products. Now, I am primarily responsible for leading the teams and creating an environment in which everyone can grow.

Your promotion was the result of a certain selection process, where your colleagues nominated you to be their new superior. How does that feel?

It is a humbling experience. Initially, I had some concerns when the position was open. Not so much in terms of professional qualifications, but rather in terms of management responsibility. The nomination by my colleagues has given me a lot of confidence, as everyone trusted me with the new position. It is crucial to have the sup- port of the team.

What makes BI X so special for you?

On the one hand, it is our team. We have a very international staff with colleagues from all parts of the world. We embrace the freedom we have here and take ownership and responsibility for the products we are working on. At the same time, we are part of Boehringer Ingelheim with its long history as a family-owned business. This combination is unique in our industry and makes this place so special.