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The Operations lead supports the fast-paced and dynamic Collaborations and Clinical Science team within our global ultrasound business.
This individual will be critical in streamlining operational workflows, improving project execution and ensuing cross-functional alignment across clinical science, research collaborations, evidence generation, and aligning with Physician relations, Marketing, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance and Product Management teams.
The Operations Lead will have the overarching responsibility of managing all operational aspects of collaborations, developing and delivering the capabilities that may take the form of competencies, processes, tools and data models that support all aspects of clinical collaborations and clinical science.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in clinical operations, strives in complex matrix environment and has a proven ability to drive process improvement without losing sight of strategic goals in a heavily regulated environment.
This is a hybrid position in our Issaquah, Washington office.
In this role you will be responsible for the following:
Project and Portfolio Operations
Oversee and track execution across 70-100+ clinical and collaboration projects globally.
Maintain dashboards, resource plans and milestone tracking across franchises (interventional and diagnostic).
Facilitate project intake and prioritization processes to ensure strategic alignment.
In partnership with regulatory team, oversee risk and compliance management in collaborative and clinical projects, ensuring adherence to applicable laws (e.g. FDA, MDR, GDPR, Sunshine Act, Anti-Kickback Statute), provide audits and reporting.
Cross-functional Coordination
Orchestrate priorities and resources with internal and external teams enabling operational support of contract management, compliance, audits, payments, equipment management.
Serve as the operational Liaison across Collaborations, Clinical Science, Advanced Development, Regulatory, R&D, Marketing and Legal teams.
Coordinate stakeholder input for collaboration agreements, clinical protocols, evidence planning and post-market studies.
Support alignment between strategic clinical priorities and downstream execution.
Process and infrastructure development
identify and implement scalable processes for documentation, reporting, budget tracking and contract flow.
Standardize SOPs and tools to support collaboration agreements, study documentation and evidence generation.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, transparency and accountability.
Team and Communication support
support the head of collaborations and Clinical science with planning cycles, KPI tracking and team communications.
facilitate team meetings, timelines and deliverables across internal and external stakeholders.
Support resource allocation and operational planning for multidisciplinary teams (Clin Science, product management, project leads.
Spearhead process digitization, automation, and report improvements to scale operations efficiently as team matures.
Orchestrates priorities and resources (within and external to the team) across multiple capabilities, making changes within the organizational scope and/or escalating to capability management where required.
This position may suit you best if you are familiar with what is below and would like to develop your career with Healthineers:
work effectively and foster relationships within cross functional teams including colleagues from sales, marketing, education, and R&D.
comfortable discussing complex topics with individuals across a broad range of backgrounds and expertise.
demonstrate though knowledge of functioning in heavily regulated environment and adherence to separation principles.
liaise with new product development team and others, including regulatory, clinical marketing, and external collaborators to develop and commercialize solutions.
Effectively engage directly with thought leaders and promote Siemens Healthineers’ initiatives.
Your Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in clinical operations, R&D project management, or innovation program leadership in heathtech, MedTech or diagnostics.
Deep understanding of healthcare compliance, experience with transparency reporting, FMV assessments, and contracting workflows.
Familiarity with clinical evidence generation, regulatory submissions, or product development cycles in imaging or diagnostics.
Prior leadership in managing cross-functional teams or portfolios, pre- and post-market studies or partnerships.
Proven track record of strategic planning, risk management and delivering results in complex global environments.
Experience with budget oversight, contract execution workflow and evidence generation lifecycle.
Demonstrating ability to manage complex programs in matrix environments with competing priorities.
Excellent communication, collaboration and organizational skills
People management skills.
Experience in working with clinical and academic research environments.
Knowledge of medical terminology, as well as knowledge of clinical research and scientific principles. Experience with tools like MS Project, Power BI or similar platforms is a plus.
Who we are: We are a team of more than 73,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.
How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here.
The annual base pay for this position is:
Min $150,000 - Max $225,000Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.
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