Regional Research Director Europe
Pubblicato il 27-10-2026 - Ge Healthcare in Parma
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, xysqume 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