Regional Research Director Europe (F/M/D)

GE HealthCare (United States); Salerno; Remote; EUR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Employee wellbeing programs

Local market salary alignment

Salary ranges when required

Job summary

GE HealthCare cerca una figura dirigenziale per guidare un team europeo di Regional Research Managers, orientata a strategie di ricerca e innovazione.

La posizione prevede collaborazioni con accademia, sistemi sanitari e governi, con responsabilità sull’intero portafoglio di programmi di ricerca e funding. Ruolo remoto in Europa, con visibilità a livello C-level e forte impatto scientifico e commerciale.

Qualifications

• Ricerca e sviluppo di strategie di collaborazione regionale.
• Gestione di progetti multisettoriali nel healthcare/biotecnologie.
• Capacità di guidare partnership con accademia, sistemi sanitari e governi.
• Abilità nel procurement, contratti e proprietà intellettuale.
• Comunicazione con C-level e stakeholder esterni.
• Sviluppo e gestione di programmi di finanziamento grant.

Responsibilities

• Definire ed eseguire la strategia di ricerca regionale in linea con priorità.
• Identificare e guidare partenariati con accademia, sanità e governi.
• Sviluppare quadri di collaborazione a lungo termine per valore scientifico e commerciale.
• Rappresentare attività di ricerca con partner esterni a conferenze e forum.
• Guidare la leadership su opportunità, tendenze e investimenti.
• Guidare un team di Regional Research Managers e definire obiettivi.

Skills

Leadership internazionale

Strategia di ricerca

Gestione partnership accademia/hosp

Engagement stakeholder

Governance e IP

Grant funding management

Gestione team

Education

PhD/MD o titolo avanzato

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