Lead Research Project Manager

GE HealthCare • Waukesha, WI

13h

About The Position

The Research Project Manager plays a critical role in generating the scientific evidence that supports GE HealthCare’s MIM software. In this role, you will coordinate research priorities with product teams, manage study operations, and ensure every project meets the standards needed to influence product development and clinical practice. You will collaborate with internal leaders and external research partners to deliver high quality, meaningful research that ultimately helps clinicians make more informed decisions for patients worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• 2+ years of project management in a clinical or industry research setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated success managing detailed documentation and multi‑party coordination
• Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Experience working on cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to build effective and lasting professional relationships

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MIM software tools or familiarity with clinical applications
• Project management or clinical research certification (PMP, CCRP, CCRA, CCRN)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Experience with global or virtual teams
• Background in medical imaging environments
• Familiarity with GE HealthCare tools and processes (e.g., SC, SSP, AST)

Responsibilities

• Work with product leaders across MIM franchises to identify research needs, estimate resources, and establish study plans aligned to product and clinical priorities.
• Manage GEHC‑sponsored and investigator‑initiated studies from planning through completion, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and quality expectations are met.
• Lead reader studies, evaluations, and other research activities that inform product development and clinical validation.
• Coordinate development and review of study budgets; manage and generate contracts with Legal support; process milestone‑based payments and ensure financial accuracy.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation in compliance with GEHC SOPs and research governance requirements.
• Track study status, risks, and deliverables; prepare reports and lead operational reviews with stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships with research sites, serving as the main operational contact.
• Support sites through clear communication, timely issue resolution, and high-quality study coordination.
• Contribute to improvements in workflows, templates, documentation standards, and operational systems.
• Collaborate closely with regional research managers, engineering, QA/RA, Medical, service teams, finance, and modality partners to ensure successful and efficient delivery of research outcomes.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees