Europe Regional Research Leader — Flexible Partnerships & Innovation

GE Healthcare; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare is seeking a senior leader to head a Europe-wide team of Regional Research Managers, shaping research, innovation, and academic collaboration strategies across the continent. You will build high-impact partnerships with academia, healthcare providers, and government bodies, engaging executives to accelerate research output and long-term value creation while aligning with regional priorities.

The role offers broad impact-driven leadership with the ability to influence

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or advanced degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Medical Imaging, or related field.
• Significant experience leading research, innovation, academic partnerships, or collaboration programs in healthcare, med-tech, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or related industries.
• Proven experience managing teams and developing high-performing talent.
• Proven success in developing strategic partnerships with academia, hospitals, research organizations, and government agencies.
• Strong experience in research grant acquisition and multi-stakeholder project leadership.
• Experience influencing executive stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of governance, regulatory, contracting, and IP considerations.
• Strategic and visionary leadership.
• Cross-cultural collaboration.
• Influence without authority.
• Grant funding and funding program management.
• Research governance, regulatory, and IP considerations.
• Cross-functional program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute regional research and collaboration strategy aligned with priorities.
• Identify and lead strategic partnerships with academia, healthcare systems, and government agencies.
• Develop long-term collaboration frameworks creating scientific, clinical, and commercial value.
• Represent research and collaboration activities with external partners.
• Advise senior leadership on opportunities, trends, and investments.
• Lead and develop a team of Regional Research Managers across geographies.
• Set objectives, development plans, and priorities for the team.
• Build capabilities in collaboration management, grant funding, and stakeholder engagement.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation and execution.
• Oversee regional portfolio of collaborations, grants, and innovation programs.
• Lead executive relationships with high-priority strategic accounts and flagship partnerships.
• Ensure milestones and outcomes are achieved and govern programs via governance reviews.
• Define regional funding strategy and align with the Grant Office.
• Identify and prioritize funding opportunities and support grant applications.
• Maintain relationships with funding agencies and innovation networks.
• Oversee funding pipelines, compliance, and reporting.
• Engage with senior executives and external partners to advance partnerships.
• Represent GE HealthCare at conferences and forums.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Clinical, Regulatory, Legal, Product Development, Commercial, Government Affairs)
• Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and monitor budgets and risks
• Provide executive updates and strategic recommendations

Skills

Strategic leadership

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Grant funding management

Research governance

Team development

Education

PhD or MD in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

GE HealthCare is seeking a senior leader to head a Europe-wide team of Regional Research Managers, shaping research, innovation, and academic collaboration strategies across the continent. You will build high-impact partnerships with academia, healthcare providers, and government bodies, engaging executives to accelerate research output and long-term value creation while aligning with regional priorities.

The role offers broad impact-driven leadership with the ability to influence