Clinical Research Scientist - Theranostics

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.

Job Description

About GE HealthCare

GE HealthCare (GEHC) provides transformational medical technologies and services to meet the demands for increased access, enhanced quality, and more affordable healthcare around the world. From imaging, patient monitoring and support technologies – to medical diagnostics, healthcare IT and performance improvement solutions, GE HealthCare helps medical professionals deliver optimum patient care. GE HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer, offering an exceptional work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation.

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.

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

Desired Characteristics

Experience in clinical application of theranostic techniques for diagnosis and treatment of disease..Experience in image analysis and post-processing.Experience in training and/or testing artificial intelligence models in medical imaging. Programming experience (e.g., C/C++, MATLAB, Python)Familiarity with GE HealthCare Imaging Systems and research on those systems, including CT, PET/MR, PET/CT, and SPECT imaging systems.Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), familiarity with and demonstrated practice of privacy, patient privacy, data controls.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership –always with unyielding integrity.

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.

GEHC offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GEHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $107,920.00-$161,880.00 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.

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes