Technology Director - Ultrasound & Bioinstrumentation

GE HealthCare; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 152,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

GE HealthCare seeks a Technology Director for the Ultrasound and Bioinstrumentation team to lead an interdisciplinary group in innovating diagnostic ultrasound and bioinstrumentation technologies. You will drive roadmap development, partner with clinicians and GE business segments, and oversee translational efforts to deliver patient-centered innovations.

The role requires a Ph.D. with 10+ years in medical devices, proven leadership, and a strong publication/patent record.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Physics, Medical Physics, Electrical/ Biomedical/ Mechanical/ Computer Engineering or related fields with at least 10 years in medical devices.
• Strong research output with publications and/or patents.
• Proven track record translating research into high-impact technology in regulated/clinical settings.
• Experience leading and developing technical teams and collaborating with academia/clinics.
• Demonstrated success securing external funding (e.g., NIH/DARPA/ARPA-H).
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; willingness to work at Niskayuna, NY.

Responsibilities

• Lead an interdisciplinary team to prototype ultrasound and bioinstrumentation solutions addressing clinical needs.
• Own and evolve the ultrasound and bioinstrumentation technology roadmap.
• Partner with clinical collaborators and GEHC teams to translate research into market-ready solutions.
• Establish external partnerships and secure government funding to accelerate development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Grant funding

Clinical collaboration

US work authorization

Education

Ph.D. in Physics / Medical Physics / Electrical / Biomedical / Mechanical / Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Technology & Innovation Center (HTIC) is GE HealthCare's global innovation engine, operating through two major hubs (Niskayuna, NY, USA & Bangalore, India) with a highly specialized, multidisciplinary team spanning imaging physics and systems, microelectronics, AI, biosciences, electromagnetics, robotics, materials science, and advanced system engineering. HTIC's purpose is to drive disruptive innovation that delivers step-change performance improvements in current platforms while pioneering next-generation and cross-segment technologies that lead to new business opportunities. HTIC also proposes and wins external grant awards, typically from the US government (NIH, BARDA, ARPA-H, etc.). The organization’s redefined operating model, culture, and governance are enabling greater agility, stronger clinical and business segment partnerships, and the acceleration of disruptive solutions that position GE HealthCare to drive the future of healthcare.

Job Description

As the Technology Director of the Ultrasound and Bioinstrumentation team, you will lead an interdisciplinary team to innovate and push the technical envelope in multiple aspects of diagnostic/ therapeutic ultrasound and bioinstrumentation to enable impactful outcomes in the clinic.

Impacts the team's ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.

Roles and Responsibilities

Operational & Organizational Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of scientists and engineers to conceptualize and prototype novel ultrasound and bioinstrumentation solutions that address critical clinical needs. This includes next-generation hardware platforms with enhanced capabilities and the high-impact applications built upon them.
• Foster a culture of innovation, scientific rigor and transparent execution aligned with HTIC’s operating model and GEHC leadership behaviors.
• Assess and continuously refresh the technical skill requirements of future initiatives and establish targeted development strategies to meet them.
• Drive operational excellence, including resource planning, program governance, portfolio metrics and technical reviews.
• Ensure adherence to quality, regulatory, and EHS standards.

Strategic Research Leadership

• Own and drive the evolution of the ultrasound and bioinstrumentation technology roadmap, aligning innovation initiatives with unmet clinical needs and business strategy objectives.
• Initiate and advance transformative technology opportunities in ultrasound and bioinstrumentation platform development, encompassing novel therapeutic, monitoring, and imaging solutions.

Business Alignment

• Partner closely with clinical collaborators and GEHC business segment teams to accelerate the transition of research outcomes into market-ready solutions to increase impact on patients.
• Operate across multifunctional organizational interfaces to incorporate research outputs into product roadmaps and influence portfolio strategy.
• Identify and execute translational strategies for emerging technologies by leveraging segment alignment, new business development, licensing models, and external partnerships.

External Partnerships & Ecosystem Impact

• Secure external government funding to accelerate the development of impactful technologies that address pressing clinical needs.
• Establish a durable external network spanning academic, clinical, and industry partners to broaden technology reach into adjacent domains and applications.
• Establish a strong presence in the global innovation ecosystem through thought leadership, conference participation, publications, intellectual property and technology advocacy.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Physics, Medical Physics, Electrical/ Biomedical/ Mechanical/ Computer Engineering or other related fields, with at least 10 years of research experience in medical devices.
• A stellar record of consistent research output and innovation as evidenced by peer-reviewed conference proceedings, journal publications and/ or patents.
• Proven track record of translating research into high impact technologies and solutions, ideally within regulated or clinically integrated environments.
• Experience leading and developing technical teams and partnering with academic and clinical collaborators to deliver novel technology solutions.
• Demonstrated success securing external funding (e.g., NIH, DARPA, ARPA H) and managing multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder programs.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. You will need to have valid, on-going authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated record of leadership in ultrasound and/ or bioinstrumentation research.
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to identify disruptive solutions and influence an organization’s technology direction.
• Strong external network spanning academia, clinical institutions and government funding agencies.
• Deep understanding of clinical workflows and environments.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, capable of influencing across functions, geographies, and seniority levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive team culture, talent development, and continuous learning.

For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $152,000.00-$228,000.00 Annual. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). GE HealthCare offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.