Senior Research Manager, Ultrasound AI

Job Description SummaryThe Sr. Research Manager (RM) is responsible for development and execution of the research strategy and overall management of the research portfolio for the Ultrasound AI Center of Excellence, which includes Caption Healthcare and Intelligent Ultrasound teams under our Advanced Visualization Solutions segment.
The GEHC AVS segment, a fast-growing business in GE HealthCare, is the global leader in ultrasound medical devices and solutions. The portfolio spans the continuum of care to enable customers with ultrasound screening, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases. Our customers are seeking to improve efficiency in radiology and beyond and increase user confidence to provide better clinical outcomes continues to grow. Consequently, the need for AI, digital solutions, and automation, connecting devices and software in one seamless ecosystem continues to proliferate.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

The Research Manager (RM) leads a cross functional team to develop the research strategy, based on the overall business strategy for Ultrasound Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. The RM is responsible for ensuring the research portfolio supports the business focus and the individual study results are being utilized and delivering impact. The RM will engage and support clinical and technical sites research in their studies and contribute in technical development to support research needs.

• Based on your strong understanding of the business strategy, product portfolio, and roadmap and innovation plans and your clinical and technical expertise you will collaborate with Business General Manager, Chief Engineer and engineering teams, Director of Product Management, Marketing Director, Clinical Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Legal/Compliance, Central Research Organization, academic institutions, and GE Global Research to develop comprehensive research strategies and plans.

• You lead the decision making for prioritization and resource allocation across the full research portfolio, including identifying research opportunities that will deliver impact and support business strategy

• You will seek out academic partners well-suited for a GEHC partnership. You will understand their strengths, collaboration interests, and how their work could support the research strategy

• You will define product strategic research needs from business planning sessions, utilizing feedback from product development team

• You respond to and assess incoming research proposals

• You will develop NPI specific evidence strategies and plans including evaluation plans

• You will partner with the Research Program Integrator (RPI) to support execution on research studies

• You support the utilization of research results and assess their impact

• You will continuously measure impact and value to business of the individual studies and the full research portfolio

Required Qualifications

• You bring a Bachelor’s Degree in life science, engineering, clinical field, or equivalent

• 8+ years of experience in medical research and product development

• You bring experience in working with AI development in ultrasound imaging

• You bring strong experience in engaging with academic and clinical research partners.

• You bring proven research experience in a clinical setting, industry, or government agency

• You have demonstrated understanding and experience with GXP practices, research or device manufacturer regulations, research processes, or NPI cycles

• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced Degree in n life science, engineering, clinical field

• Familiarity with GE HealthCare tools and processes

• Experience in managing clinical research or strategic decision making

• Clinical domain expertise in ultrasound

• Technical domain expertise in Ultrasound

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $192,000.00-$288,000.00 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.

Additional Information

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.