Regional Research Director Europe (f/m/d)

GE Healthcare; Treviso; Remote; EUR 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Employee wellbeing programs

Local market salary alignment

Salary ranges information

Job summary

GE HealthCare cerca un leader di livello senior per guidare un team regionale di Regional Research Managers in tutta Europa, guidando strategia di ricerca, innovazione e collaborazioni accademiche con enti sanitari e governi. Ruolo basato in UE, con ampia responsabilità strategica e interfunzionale.

La posizione richiede formazione avanzata in scienze della vita e comprovata capacità di costruire partnership di alto livello, gestire portafogli di progetti e budget, e influenzare decisioni

Qualifications

• PhD, MD o titolo avanzato in Scienze della Vita o ingegneria biomedica.
• Esperienza significativa nel guidare programmi di ricerca e partnership accademiche.
• Comprovata capacità di gestione di team e sviluppo di talento ad alte prestazioni.
• Capacità di acquisire grant e guidare progetti multi-stakeholder.
• Influenza su stakeholder esecutivi e iniziative inter-funzionali.
• Conoscenza di governance, regolatorio, contrattualistica e IP.

Responsibilities

• Definire ed eseguire la strategia regionale di ricerca e collaborazione.
• Identificare e guidare partnership strategiche con accademia, ospedali e governi.
• Sviluppare framework di collaborazione creando valore scientifico, clinico e commerciale.
• Rappresentare attività di ricerca e collaborazione con partner esterni.
• Guidare leadership su opportunità, tendenze e investimenti.
• Gestire un team di Regional Research Managers su diverse geografie.
• Stabilire obiettivi, piani di sviluppo e priorità per il team.
• Costruire capability in gestione di collaborazioni, grant e stakeholder engagement.
• Fomentare una cultura ad alte prestazioni orientata all'innovazione ed esecuzione.
• Gestire portafoglio regionale di collaborazioni, grant e programmi di innovazione.
• Guidare relazioni esecutive con account chiave e partnership di punta.
• Garantire milestone, risultati e governance tramite review periodiche.
• Definire strategia di funding regionale e allinearla con Grant Office.
• Individuare opportunità di finanziamento e supportare grant applications.
• Mantenere rapporti con enti finanziatori e reti d’innovazione.
• Gestire pipeline di finanziamento, conformità e reporting.
• Coinvolgere dirigenti e partner esterni per far avanzare le collaborazioni.
• Rappresentare GE HealthCare in conferenze e forum.
• Collaborare con team trasversali (Clinico, Regulatory, Legal, Prodotto, Commercial, Government Affairs).
• Definire governance, KPI e monitorare budget e rischi.
• Fornire aggiornamenti esecutivi e raccomandazioni strategiche.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic partnerships

Governance & funding

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Grant funding

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