GE HealthCare Senior Research Manager Ultrasound 

Kenya, Nairobi County, Nairobi 

956146411

Roles and Responsibilities

• Understands the business strategy, product portfolio, and roadmap and innovation plans
• Collaborate with Segment Research Managers, Business leadership, Chief Engineers, Product Managers, Marketing, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Legal/Compliance, Central Research Organization, clinical institutions to ensure comprehensive research strategies and plans are developed.
• Respond to and assess incoming research proposals.
• Guide decision making for prioritization and resource allocation across the full research portfolio in China
• Seek out academic partners well-suited for GE partnership. Understand their strengths, collaboration interests, and how their work could support the research strategy.
• Follow scientific developments through participation in MABs, scientific conferences, scientific/medical training sessions, and strategic partner meetings and communicate to business.
• Define product strategic research needs from business planning sessions, utilizing feedback from product development team.
• Partner with segment research managers to ensure China needs are incorporated into specific evidence strategies and plans including evaluation plans.
• Partner with Research Program Integrator (RPI) to support execution on research studies.
• Assess and support the utilization of research results.
• Measure impact and value to business of the individual studies and the full research portfolio.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in life science, engineering, clinical field, or equivalent
• 10+ years or equivalent of technical, clinical, or research experience in a clinical setting, industry, or government agency
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with GXP practices, research or device manufacturer regulations, research processes, or NPI cycles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desired Characteristics

• Familiarity with GE Healthcare tools and processes (e.g. SC, SSP, AST, MWS)
• 2+ years experience in managing clinical research or strategic decision making
• 5+ years of experience in Ultrasound
• Clinical domain expertise in Cardiology, OBGYN or General Surgery

Inclusion and Diversity

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.