Clinical Research Scientist - Theranostics

at  GE Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Are you looking to make meaningful impact with your research/technical experience? As a Clinical Research Scientist in Theranostics, you will distinguish yourself through research and collaboration within this important area of clinical care. In close partnership with clinical and academic partners - as well as GE HealthCare colleagues - you will be responsible for developing and implementing research programs to support the growing and promising field of Theranostics. Specific projects may include exploring, developing, and validating advanced digital, imaging analytics and radiopharmacy solutions with the goal of developing personalized therapy protocols to provide precision healthcare across the globe.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• PhD or equivalent degree in Medical Physics / Physics, Radiochemistry, Health Sciences, Biomedical/Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in medical imaging or closely related field, especially with expertise in Molecular Imaging.
• Experience with academic and/or clinical research collaborations.
• Experience in a clinical environment working with clinicians/radiologists/specialists (e.g., surgery, oncology, or cardiology department).
• Proven ability in relationship management and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated record of innovation and development, publications and/or conference presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated clear thinking and problem-solving abilities, a creative mindset, and the ability to quickly grasp new ideas.
• Self-starter, able to work independently and collaboratively, results oriented, able to multi-task.
• Flexible, intellectually curious, and able to work with cross-functional, global teams.
• Ability to work dynamically including from a home office, hospital or clinical site, and with ability to travel.
• Adherence to practices related to Quality, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement

ROLE SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Are you looking to make meaningful impact with your research/technical experience? As a Clinical Research Scientist in Theranostics, you will distinguish yourself through research and collaboration within this important area of clinical care. In close partnership with clinical and academic partners - as well as GE HealthCare colleagues - you will be responsible for developing and implementing research programs to support the growing and promising field of Theranostics. Specific projects may include exploring, developing, and validating advanced digital, imaging analytics and radiopharmacy solutions with the goal of developing personalized therapy protocols to provide precision healthcare across the globe.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with physicians, scientists and key opinion leaders in the clinical and academic setting to gain/maintain deep understanding of the field of Theranostics and innovation needs. Disseminate this feedback to product/engineering teams and internal stakeholders.
• Closely connect with GE HealthCare global modality and care pathway product teams, explore unmet clinical and technical needs with external collaborators, identify new research needs and generate clinical evidence.
• Propose and prioritize collaborative research and scientific activities in-support of strategic initiatives in support of the application of GE HealthCare’s current and future technologies in the field of Theranostics.
• Support collaborative academic and clinical partners (radiologists, oncologists, physicists, radiochemists, technologists, and specialists) in highly collaborative clinical research with emphasis on assigned key academic and clinical sites in Theranostics.
• Assist in maturing evidence portfolio (writing journal publications/summary articles, technical documents, clinical marketing/training collaterals) and identifying unique opportunities for partnership (contributing to letters of support, research proposals, supporting identified grant submissions).
• Support adoption of new technology or clinical applications through advocacy and evidence.
• Participate in customer presentations regarding use of products for institution research purposes.
• Maintain and grow collaborator networks, increase connections between sites, and facilitate multi-site collaborations. Enable sites to strengthen their own independent research activities through providing inputs to study design, methodology, focal area, and awareness of publication landscape.
• Drive insights into GE HealthCare’s R&D roadmap planning, and partner with other functions (marketing, engineering, regulatory) for optimal utilization of clinical research results.
• Support customer satisfaction through communication, observation, and escalation of site inquiries/concerns.
• Grow technology leadership mindshare through joint co-authored and lead authored scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Support configuration of research tools (e.g., software, prototypes, off-line analysis) as it relates to collaborative activity.
• Study new technology concepts and leverage expertise to move initiatives forward.
• Support GE HealthCare cross functional teams in providing educational services and training in response to customer inquiries, serving as a technical product expert and prioritizing user feedback.
• Continuously grow clinical and technical expertise, which may include participation in local or global conferences, mentoring, providing lectures, connecting with other scientists, attending training, participating in internal development meetings, and staying abreast of new literature.