Imaging Technology Lead

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Global Head of Imaging & Digital, you will join our Imaging & Digital Group, within the R&D department of GE HealthCare’s Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) business segment, which develops and markets a broad portfolio of imaging diagnostic agents across different medical imaging modalities (including PET/SPECT, MRI, Ultrasound, & CT/X-ray) and therapeutic areas (including Oncology, Neuroscience, & Cardiology).

The core responsibility of PDx R&D is the efficient execution of clinical trials, at the heart of which are Imaging Technology Leads (typically PhD/MD/PGDip/MSc level) with subject matter expertise in imaging science and technology. In this role, you will be responsible for the rigorous implementation and interpretation of imaging methods in clinical trials of ultrasound contrast agents, and potentially MRI contrast agents and/or nuclear medicine radiotracers. You will provide scientific SME leadership as the imaging technology representative on clinical teams.

You will work closely with colleagues within the Imaging & Digital Group (including imaging operations, and in the development of novel analytical tools) and the broader R&D and PDx organisation. You will have expertise in ultrasound alongside other imaging modalities.

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Job Description

Responsibilities

• Provide subject-matter expertise in imaging within PDx R&D globally

• Advise on imaging components of clinical protocols from the standpoints of technology, quality, and practicality

• Translate protocol imaging endpoints to an imaging strategy and formalize this in study documents including imaging manual, quality manual, site training materials and image review charter

• Advise imaging staff at participating clinical sites

• Author and review imaging sections of trial-facing and regulatory documents

• Collaborate with R&D Digital colleagues in the development of novel algorithms and software tools

• Maintain an external scientific profile, including conference presentations, publications, and consortium participation, as appropriate

• Influence portfolio / operational strategies, technical and scientific roadmaps, risks and recommendations with internal and external teams and advise senior leadership

• Collaborate cross-functionally within PDx clinical study teams, with medical affairs and product leaders

• Travel to international and domestic clinical study sites to assist with or perform initiation and training

• Maintain and develop competence in imaging modalities aligned with the R&D portfolio

• Manage clinical study image data for internal and external customers according to Good Clinical Practice, HIPPA and other applicable regulations

• Build cross-business strategies and collaboration between Pharmaceutical Diagnostics and other GEHC business segments

Qualifications

• MSc in Clinical Ultrasound (UK – or international equivalent) and/or PhD or MD in a relevant science discipline such as Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Radiology, etc.

• Strong background in clinical ultrasound or similar field

• Experience with clinical trials involving imaging endpoints, including scanner qualification and protocol set up across different scanner vendors, centralized image core lab activities

• Awareness of imaging applied to clinical practice

• Proven track record of working across multiple functions with diverse teams

• Knowledge in the scientific and clinical research of diagnostic imaging agents

• A high degree of initiative, ability to work systematically and independently

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and teamwork

• Excellent oral and written command of English

Desirable skills

• Experience with other imaging modalities and contrast media

• Relevant professional qualifications and certifications (e.g., Board Certification, Member or Fellow in an appropriate professional body etc.).

• Experience working in industry/healthcare

• Experience with programming languages (e.g. MATLAB, C++, Python, IDL, etc.)

• Knowledge of commercial medical workstation platforms and their capabilities

• Attention to detail

• Ability to multitask

• Ability to persevere and work effectively during high-pressure situations

Inclusion and Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. 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.

Behaviors

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Total Rewards

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.

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