European Regional Research Director - Innovation Lead

GE Healthcare; Verona; Remote; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Employee wellbeing programs

Local market salary alignment

Information on salary ranges where req

Job summary

GE HealthCare is seeking a Europe-wide head of Regional Research Managers to steer research, innovation, and academic collaboration strategy across the region. You will build and manage high-impact partnerships with academia, healthcare providers, and government bodies to accelerate scientific innovation and long-term value creation.

You will engage executives, oversee governance, budgets, and grant funding programs, and lead a team across geographies to deliver measurable outcomes and strategic

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 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 with cross-cultural collaboration.

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

Executive stakeholder influence

Grant funding management

Cross-functional program leadership

Governance & compliance awareness

Budget and governance oversight

Partnership development

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

PhD, MD, or advanced degree in Life Sciences / Biomedical Engineering / Healthcare / Medical Imaging

Job description

GE HealthCare is seeking a Europe-wide head of Regional Research Managers to steer research, innovation, and academic collaboration strategy across the region. You will build and manage high-impact partnerships with academia, healthcare providers, and government bodies to accelerate scientific innovation and long-term value creation.

You will engage executives, oversee governance, budgets, and grant funding programs, and lead a team across geographies to deliver measurable outcomes and strategic