Academic Ultrasound Innovation Partnerships Lead

GE HealthCare (United States); United States; Remote; USD 189,000 - 283,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare seeks an Academic Innovation & Research Manager to build and lead a strategic network of academic ultrasound partners. The role connects top investigators with GE HealthCare product and engineering teams to explore, develop, and evaluate new ultrasound technologies and clinical applications.

You will shape and manage the innovation portfolio, identify opportunities for differentiation, and translate research outcomes into actionable business impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering, biomedical sciences, clinical sciences, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in ultrasound research and development.
• Experience working with academic or clinical research partners.
• Experience connecting research and emerging technology with product development.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the academic innovation network by identifying and developing relationships with leading academic investigators and laboratories aligned with GE HealthCare strategic priorities.
• Develop a focused portfolio of long-term academic collaborations rather than responding to individual proposals.
• Partner with academic collaborators and GE HealthCare engineering/product teams to explore emerging technologies and unmet clinical needs.
• Translate academic insights into actionable innovation opportunities and inform GE HealthCare development teams.

Skills

Relationship building

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Ultrasound R&D

Education

PhD in engineering, biomedical sciences, clinical sciences, or related field

Job description

GE HealthCare seeks an Academic Innovation & Research Manager to build and lead a strategic network of academic ultrasound partners. The role connects top investigators with GE HealthCare product and engineering teams to explore, develop, and evaluate new ultrasound technologies and clinical applications.

You will shape and manage the innovation portfolio, identify opportunities for differentiation, and translate research outcomes into actionable business impact.