Regional Research Director Europe (f/m/d)

GE Healthcare; L'Aquila; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing programs

Salary range information on request

Job summary

GE HealthCare cerca un leader di livello senior per guidare un team europeo di Regional Research Managers, definendo strategie di ricerca e collaborazione con accademia, sistemi sanitari e governi. Verrà stabilita una governance di programmi, con KPI e monitoraggio di budget e rischi, per massimizzare valore scientifico e commerciale.

Il ruolo è internazionale, basato in uno dei paesi europei con presenza GE HealthCare, e prevede una forte interazione con stakeholders e leadership aziendale a

Qualifications

• PhD, MD o titolo avanzato in Life Sciences, Biomedicina o settore affine.
• Comprovata esperienza nel guidare programmi di ricerca e partnership accademiche in sanità.
• Esperienza nel gestire team e sviluppare talenti ad alto potenziale.
• Capacità di costruire partnership con università, ospedali e agenzie governative.
• Competenza in fondi grant e gestione di progetti multi-stakeholder.

Responsibilities

• Definire ed eseguire la strategia regionale di ricerca e collaborazione.
• Identificare e guidare partnership con academia, sistemi sanitari e governi.
• Sviluppare strutture di collaborazione a lungo termine creando valore scientifico, clinico e commerciale.
• Rappresentare attività di ricerca e collaborazione con partner esterni.
• Guidare relazioni con leadership esecutiva e partner strategici.

Skills

Leadership

Partnerships strategiche

Gestione stakeholder

Grant funding

Strategic planning

Education

PhD/MD o titolo avanzato in Life Sciences

Job description

Overview

In this role, you lead a Europe-wide team of Regional Research Managers to steer the research, innovation, and academic collaboration strategy. You will build and manage high-impact partnerships with academia, healthcare providers, and government bodies to advance scientific innovation and business growth. You will engage executives and key stakeholders to accelerate research output and long-term value creation. The position can be based in any European country with a GE HealthCare entity, offering a broad, impact-driven leadership opportunity.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• competitive rewards
• professional development opportunities
• flexible working arrangements
• employee wellbeing programs
• local market salary alignment
• information on salary ranges where required

Responsabilità

• 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

Requisiti fondamentali

• 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