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Regional Research Director Europe (f/m/d)
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Lead / principal · Not stated
Level inferred from job title
Job description
The Regional Research Director Europe leads a team of Regional Research Managers across multiple countries and drives the organization's research, innovation, and academic collaboration strategy. The role combines strategic leadership, external partnership development, research funding acquisition, and operational execution to advance scientific innovation and business growth.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
- Work mode
- Remote
What you'll do
- 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.
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize funding opportunities that support strategic research and innovation objectives in alignment with the organization's Grant Office.
- 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.
What we're looking for
- PhD, MD, or advanced degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Medical Imaging, or related scientific 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.
Nice to have
- Strategic and visionary leader with a passion for healthcare innovation and translational science.
- Ability to operate effectively across scientific, clinical, commercial, and governmental environments.
- Proven ability to influence without authority and lead through collaboration.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities.
- Results-oriented leader with strong project governance and operational execution skills.
- Global mindset with experience working across cultures and geographic regions.
Your team
Regional Research
A team of Regional Research Managers across multiple countries.
Benefits
- Competitive rewards
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Programs that support employee wellbeing
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About GE HealthCare
Creating a world where healthcare has no limits
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator with over 100 years of healthcare industry experience and around 50,000 employees globally. It enables clinicians to make faster, more informed decisions through intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services, supported by its Edison intelligence platform.
Key facts
- around 50,000 employees globally
- Medical technology and digital solutions
- Over 100 years of healthcare industry experience
- Supported by the Edison intelligence platform
- Equal Opportunity Employer
What they value
- Care
- Collaboration
- Support
- Inclusion