Collaboration Alliance Manager
Siemens Healthineers
Summary
Identifies, coordinates, and drives strategic research collaboration within a research collaboration alliance. The role will have onsite responsibilities in Rochester, MN.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Lead scientific relationship development to reach high and wide within the strategic partner organization and gain participation in strategic research & development sessions to identify and drive scientific goals of the strategic partner site
- Act as an advisor to customer executive management and business partners on research and innovation related topics
- Collaborate closely with cross functional teams that include scientific collaborations from other business areas/lines, centralized operations, local equipment service & sales, advisory service consultants, procurement, quality, and vendor partners
- Represent Siemens Healthineers Research & Innovation at strategic partner sites
- Identify research and innovation topics of importance to the partner site
- Represent Siemens Healthineers on steering committees with strategic partners
- Manage Research & Innovation projects and processes across the Siemens Healthineers Diagnostic Imaging modalities
- Align with collaboration leads across business lines
- Engage subject matter experts from Siemens Healthineers as needed
- Work with legal, research, compliance, clinical affairs and logistics personnel (internally and across the strategic partner network) to develop research agreements that define the required equipment, funding and deliverables for each research project
Required skills to have for the success of this role
- Exceptional communication skills – in all formats: writing, presentation, verbal
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to drive a dynamic, fast moving environment
- Extensive experience in diagnostic imaging, ideally in MR, PET, and CT imaging techniques and clinical applications
- Experience in working with internal and external partners
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, and take initiative
- Ability to multi-task and follow through
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Skilled in MS office software applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- Ability to travel up to 30%
- Prior experience working on Siemens’ MR systems in pulse sequence design and image reconstruction or deep expertise in Siemens Healthineers MR applications
- At least 4 years of relevant clinical and research MRI experience working on the Siemens MRI platform
Preferred skills
- Experience with continuous improvement, Lean, Agile, or operational excellence methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to apply structured problem-solving and process improvement techniques to inter-organizational collaboration challenges
- Experience facilitating cross-functional initiatives, and translating strategy into execution
- Familiarity with business improvement frameworks such as Lean, Hoshin Kanri (strategy deployment), Value Stream Mapping, Agile Visual Management, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies
- Subject matter expertise in MR imaging technologies
Requirements
- Exceptional communication skills – in all formats: writing, presentation, verbal
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to drive a dynamic, fast moving environment
- Extensive experience in diagnostic imaging, ideally in MR, PET, and CT imaging techniques and clinical applications
- Experience in working with internal and external partners
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, and take initiative
- Ability to multi-task and follow through
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Skilled in MS office software applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- Ability to travel up to 30%
- Prior experience working on Siemens’ MR systems in pulse sequence design and image reconstruction or deep expertise in Siemens Healthineers MR applications
- At least 4 years of relevant clinical and research MRI experience working on the Siemens MRI platform
- Experience with continuous improvement, Lean, Agile, or operational excellence methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to apply structured problem-solving and process improvement techniques to inter-organizational collaboration challenges
- Experience facilitating cross-functional initiatives, and translating strategy into execution
- Familiarity with business improvement frameworks such as Lean, Hoshin Kanri (strategy deployment), Value Stream Mapping, Agile Visual Management, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies
- Subject matter expertise in MR imaging technologies
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parking
- Public Transportation
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick and Safe Time
Company overview
Siemens Healthineers is a German multinational medical technology company specializing in diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics, and molecular medicine. Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from Siemens AG, the company has established itself as a global leader in healthcare technology with a comprehensive portfolio that addresses the complete care continuum for many of the world's most threatening diseases. With approximately 69,500 employees worldwide and operations in over 70 countries, Siemens Healthineers generates annual revenues exceeding €21 billion. The company's product offerings span across four main business segments: Imaging (including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and X-ray systems), Diagnostics (laboratory and point-of-care testing), Varian (cancer care and radiation therapy), and Advanced Therapies. Siemens Healthineers is particularly renowned for pioneering breakthroughs in medical imaging, having developed the world's first commercial PET/CT scanner and continuing to innovate in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital health solutions, and precision therapy. The company's commitment to research and development, with annual investments of approximately €1.5 billion, drives its mission to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare for everyone, everywhere, sustainably.