Regional Research Director – Europe

• Define and execute the regional research and collaboration strategy aligned with business and innovation priorities
• Lead strategic partnerships with academic institutions, healthcare systems, research organizations, and government agencies
• Develop long-term collaboration frameworks creating scientific, clinical, and commercial value
• Represent research and collaboration activities with external partners and key stakeholders
• Advise senior leadership on scientific opportunities, innovation trends, and strategic investments
• Lead, coach, and develop Regional Research Managers across multiple geographies
• Establish team performance objectives, development plans, and operational priorities
• Oversee research collaborations, grants, consortiums, and innovation programs
• Lead strategic accounts, executive relationships, and flagship academic partnerships
• Chair governance reviews and executive steering committees
• Define funding strategy and guide grant applications, funding proposals, and consortium submissions
• Manage funding pipelines, submissions, awards, compliance, and reporting
• Build relationships with executives, healthcare leaders, researchers, government agencies, and industry partners
• Partner with Research, Clinical, Regulatory, Legal, Product Development, Commercial, and Government Affairs teams
• Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and performance metrics
• Monitor execution, risks, budgets, timelines, and resource utilization
• Provide executive updates and strategic recommendations

• PhD, MD, or advanced degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Medical Imaging, or related scientific field
• Significant experience leading research, scientific affairs, innovation, academic partnerships, or collaboration programs within healthcare, med-tech, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or related industries
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and developing high-performing talent
• Proven success developing and managing strategic partnerships with academic institutions, hospitals, research organizations, and government agencies
• Strong experience in research grant acquisition, funding programs, and multi-stakeholder project leadership
• Experience influencing executive stakeholders and leading complex cross-functional initiatives
• Strong understanding of research governance, compliance, regulatory, contracting, and intellectual property considerations
• Strategic and visionary leadership with a passion for healthcare innovation and translational science
• Ability to operate across scientific, clinical, commercial, and governmental environments
• Ability to influence without authority and lead through collaboration
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities
• Results-oriented project governance and operational execution skills
• Global mindset with experience working across cultures and geographic regions

• Competitive rewards
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Programs that support employee wellbeing
• Competitive compensation aligned with local markets across Europe
• Relocation Assistance Provided: No