Senior Director - Molecular Imaging Engineering

GE Healthcare Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 9,500,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Healthcare Private Limited in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Director to lead the Molecular Imaging engineering organization. You will drive end-to-end product operations, budgets, dashboards, and cross-functional programs across software, systems, and IB operations.

The role requires 12+ years in engineering management in a regulated setting, with a strong track record in leadership and decision-making to balance priorities and deliver business results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Software Engineering preferred) or Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or Business.
• Minimum of 12+ years of engineering management experience, preferably in software development.
• Strong knowledge of engineering processes and product development in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PET/CT IB organization with end-to-end accountability for operations impacting products.
• Drive budgets, operating plans, dashboards, and strategic initiatives across functions and geographies.
• Ensure production continuity, service excellence, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Align stakeholders across Engineering, Service, Manufacturing, Product Management, Quality, and Regulatory.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Software development

Systems engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

Regulated industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree or advanced degree

Job description

Senior Director - Molecular Imaging Job Description Summary Management of the Bangalore Molecular Imaging (MI) multidisciplinary engineering organization. The team will assume end-to-end ownership of the PET/CT IB, working in close partnership with key stakeholders across Haifa Engineering, Product Management, Regional teams, Service, Supply Chain, and customers to ensure operational excellence, product quality, and business continuity. This role leads initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the Engineering function and drives strong cross-functional alignment through the development and management of key metrics, dashboards, operational processes, and strategic initiatives. The position owns and influences budgets, operating plans, and execution priorities while ensuring alignment with business objectives and organizational goals. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role works across multiple functions and geographies to deliver results within established operating policies. It requires strong business acumen, leadership, and sound judgment to balance competing priorities, drive operational performance, and achieve business outcomes. GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference - and every difference builds a healthier world.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The PET/CT IB Leader in India will be responsible for leading the PET/CT IB organization, with end-to-end accountability for operations that directly impact products, including Omni, DMI, DIQ, and Legacy PET systems. The role is critical to ensuring production continuity, service excellence, product quality, customer satisfaction, patient safety, and sustained business performance. This position requires broad multidisciplinary engineering leadership across software development, systems engineering, and IB operations. The leader will oversee and integrate activities across these domains, enabling sound technical decision-making, effective cross-functional collaboration, and successful execution of both product and customer-focused initiatives. Operating within defined budgets and resource constraints, the leader will balance competing priorities and make data-driven decisions to maximize business outcomes. Responsibilities include prioritizing activities based on business needs, customer impact, product commitments, quality objectives, and strategic goals while ensuring efficient execution and optimal resource utilization. The role is accountable for driving rapid issue resolution, operational excellence, quality and safety compliance, and risk mitigation. Success requires strong alignment across Engineering, Service, Manufacturing, Product Management, Quality, and Regulatory functions to protect both customer operations and business results. The leader will manage an organization of approximately 40 employees, including direct reports and first-line managers (including SPB3 leaders). In addition, the role requires leading multiple cross-functional teams composed of diverse technical disciplines and expertise. The ability to align stakeholders, drive collaboration, influence without direct authority, and execute through others is essential.

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Software Engineering preferred) or Master' s degree or additional advanced degree in Engineering, Technology, or Business. Minimum of 12+ years of engineering management experience, preferably within software development organizations.

Required Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of engineering processes, including software development lifecycle, systems engineering practices, and product development methodologies. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and driving cross-functional execution. Hands-on software engineering background with strong technical depth. Experience managing IB operations, product quality, customer support, or service engineering activities. Proven ability to lead large organizations and complex programs in a regulated industry environment.

Inclusion and Diversity

GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No Experience Level Senior Level