Chief Technology Officer, Advanced Visualization Solutions (AVS)

GE HealthCare•Chicago, IL

1d•$288,000 - $432,000

About The Position

The role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for GE HealthCare’s 5B$ Advanced Visualization Solution (AVS) business is a critical role for our continued growth. In this role, you will lead directly and indirectly a dynamic and global organization of about 1,400 Engineers in 10+ sites across the globe who support multi-generational product portfolios in various business units for Ultrasound, Surgical Solutions & Interventional. This is a position that requires a strategic mindset, strong technical expertise, and exceptional operational leadership to drive technological vision, platform strategy and operational excellence horizontally across multiple locations and product teams. The ultimate goal is successful execution towards our purpose of creating a world where healthcare has no limits. The role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for GE HealthCare’s 5B$ Advanced Visualization Solution (AVS) business is a critical role for our continued growth. In this role, you will lead directly and indirectly a dynamic and global organization of about 1,400 Engineers in 10+ sites across the globe who support multi-generational product portfolios in various business units for Ultrasound, Surgical Solutions & Interventional. This is a position that requires a strategic mindset, strong technical expertise, and exceptional operational leadership to drive technological vision, platform strategy and operational excellence horizontally across multiple locations and product teams. The ultimate goal is successful execution towards our purpose of creating a world where healthcare has no limits.

Requirements

Proven track record of senior leadership a leading technology function in a large corporation with multiple business units or a technology-driven company
Significant budget ownership and responsibility for capital allocation for short- and long-term investments
Strong business acumen and ability to align technology strategies with organizational goals, customer needs, and market trends.
Demonstrated success in leading and managing large, geographically distributed engineering teams, fostering collaboration, and driving high-performance cultures.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization and across the globe.
Proven experience in technology roadmap development, strategic planning, and execution.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering innovative and impactful solutions within time and budget constraints.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance, data privacy, and cybersecurity best practices.
Solid understanding of LEAN, ideally strong LEAN practitioner

Nice To Haves

Preferably multi-year tenure in the healthcare industry, or another regulated industry that is transforming value-creation from hardware to digital solutions.

Responsibilities

Technological Strategy Development: Assess current state, develop and implement AVS’s overall innovation & technology strategy in alignment with our sub-segment priorities and market trends. Lead Innovation Operations across the organization. Provide vision and leadership in exploring new technologies, platforming and drive innovation and customer experience, in close partnership with the Chief Digital Officer of AVS and with the GMs of the clinical subsegments.
Team Leadership: Lead, inspire and develop a diverse team of 1,500 engineers across multiple locations and product teams. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning & development based on our business system ‘Heartbeat’, and excellence in solutions development, capability building and customer experience. Ensure organizational design is in place that maximizes innovation potential, speed, and efficiency.
Product Development: Oversee the entire product development lifecycle including Quality & Regulatory requirements, from ideation to commercialization and continued maintenance engineering and cost productivity post-launch. Drive product innovation, AI deployment at scale, and external partnerships.
Technology Roadmap & Innovation: Define, align and communicate the technology roadmap to internal stakeholders while partnering with the relevant GEHC-wide teams to drive continued efficiency through AI in the R&D processes. Build a network of external partners, thought leaders and research institutions to foster strategic alliances and ecosystem engagement. Lead relevant M&A activities and integrations.
Technical Excellence: Maintain a deep understanding of emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive landscapes. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, LEAN expertise and thought leadership to the engineering teams, promoting best practices, efficient processes, and robust software and hardware architectures.
Budget and Capital allocation: Manage the technology budget, allocate resources effectively, and ensure optimal utilization of talent, budget and infrastructure.