Europe Regional Research Director - Strategic Partnerships

GE HealthCare; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible work

Career development

Job summary

GE HealthCare seeks a Regional Research Director Europe to lead a team of Regional Research Managers across multiple countries, driving research, innovation, and academic collaborations in Europe. You will engage executives, build strategic partnerships with academia, healthcare providers, and government bodies, and shape a high-impact collaboration portfolio.

You will also oversee funding strategies, governance, and translate research outcomes into market impact, while fostering a

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or advanced degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Medical Imaging, or related field.
• Significant experience leading research, scientific affairs, innovation, academic partnerships, or collaboration programs within healthcare, med-tech, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and developing high-performing talent.
• Proven success developing and managing strategic partnerships with academic institutions, hospitals, research organizations, and government agencies.
• Strong experience in research grant acquisition, funding programs, and multi-stakeholder project leadership.
• Experience influencing executive stakeholders and leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of research governance, compliance, regulatory, contracting, and intellectual property considerations.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the regional research and collaboration strategy aligned with business and innovation priorities.
• Identify, prioritize, and personally lead strategic partnerships with leading academic institutions, healthcare systems, research organizations, and government agencies.
• Develop long-term collaboration frameworks that create scientific, clinical, and commercial value.
• Serve as the senior representative for research and collaboration activities with external partners and key stakeholders.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging scientific opportunities, innovation trends, and strategic investments.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Regional Research Managers across multiple geographies.
• Establish performance objectives, development plans, and operational priorities for the team.
• Build organizational capabilities in collaboration management, grant funding, research operations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation, customer impact, scientific excellence, and execution.
• Ensure effective resource allocation and prioritization across the collaboration portfolio.
• Oversee the regional portfolio of research collaborations, grants, consortiums, and innovation programs.
• Personally lead high-priority strategic accounts, executive relationships, and flagship academic partnerships.
• Ensure collaboration objectives, deliverables, milestones, and outcomes are achieved.
• Chair governance reviews and executive steering committees for major collaboration programs.
• Measure and communicate the scientific, clinical, operational, and business impact of collaboration activities.
• Define the regional strategy for external funding opportunities, including government, academic and industry.
• In alignment with the organization's Grant Office, identify, evaluate, and prioritize funding opportunities that support strategic research and innovation objectives.
• Guide and support the development of competitive grant applications, funding proposals, and consortium submissions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with funding agencies, research councils, academic institutions, and innovation networks.
• Oversee funding pipelines, submissions, award management, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Drive sustainable growth in externally funded research programs and maximize the organization's success in securing external research investments.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior executives, healthcare leaders, academic researchers, government agencies, and industry partners.
• Act as the primary escalation point for strategic partnership opportunities and challenges.
• Represent the organization at scientific conferences, innovation forums, industry events, and research consortium meetings.
• Facilitate executive-level discussions that advance strategic collaborations and long-term partnerships.
• Partner closely with Research, Clinical, Regulatory, Legal, Product Development, Commercial, and Government Affairs teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, legal, privacy, ethical, and intellectual property requirements.
• Drive alignment between research initiatives and broader organizational objectives.
• Support translation of research outcomes into innovation, product development, customer solutions, and market impact.
• Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and performance metrics for collaboration programs.
• Monitor project execution, risks, budgets, timelines, and resource utilization.
• Ensure accurate documentation of collaboration agreements, funding activities, and research outcomes.
• Provide regular executive updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Grant funding experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Education

PhD or equivalent in Life Sciences/Healthcare/related field

Job description

GE HealthCare seeks a Regional Research Director Europe to lead a team of Regional Research Managers across multiple countries, driving research, innovation, and academic collaborations in Europe. You will engage executives, build strategic partnerships with academia, healthcare providers, and government bodies, and shape a high-impact collaboration portfolio.

You will also oversee funding strategies, governance, and translate research outcomes into market impact, while fostering a