[Hiring] Chief Technology Officer @GE HealthCare

Role Description

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Surgical Innovations (SI) will be a globally experienced leader accountable for leading technology & innovation across the global $1+billion revenue SI business, which consists of 3 global R&D sites (US, China and Denmark). This leader brings a strong balance of strategic direction and engineering excellence and will collaborate closely across the SI business to deliver innovative products, next generation growth platforms, and solutions to differentiate GEHC SI in the market. Additionally, the ambition to create clinically meaningful, technically credible and commercially scalable solutions potentially not available in markets today will be critical to the role.

The CTO will shape clinical problems, customer value proposition, technology concept, external ecosystem and pathway to productization before detailed NPI execution begins. The role will be a visible and inspiring technology leader who brings both Engineering organizations and their leaders behind a common vision, while leading through a focused team and matrix influence.

Responsibilities

• Drives results and delivers by focusing on operating rigor on the critical few cascading and aligned KPIs.
• Cultivates innovation with a long-term view of the future of the industry, a keen understanding of how value will be created in the future, and a clear vision of how to generate sustainable competitive advantage.
• Aligns & partners with AIS CTO & other segment CTOs on enterprise technology strategy aligned with priorities and market trends.
• Be proficient in the application of Lean Product Development concepts to Engineering organizations.
• Drives budget control, engineering organizational design, technology differentiation, functional excellence and teamwork.
• Own the SI early-stage innovation and potential market-creation agenda.
• Identify unmet clinical needs and emerging workflows through direct engagement with surgeons, clinical experts, hospitals, academic centers and other relevant stakeholders.
• Translate clinical insight into a compelling solution thesis.
• Build and maintain an evidence-based opportunity funnel.
• Make clear choices about which opportunities to pursue, partner, mature or stop.
• Bring deep technical understanding of intraoperative medical imaging.
• Create a shared technology narrative with Engineering leaders.
• Lead cross-functional ideation, envisioning and technical concept sessions.
• Mobilize the existing Engineering organizations through influence, clarity and inspiration.
• Formulates the strategy for continuous improvement of systems, products and processes.
• Lead a small team focused on clinical strategy and/or Business Development and Product Management Innovation.
• Establish a strong voice of the clinician and customer in the innovation process.
• Create an environment for technical experts, clinicians and commercial colleagues to challenge assumptions.
• Coach and develop the focused team, while creating clear interfaces with the two Engineering organizations.
• Build a world-class engineering team by engaging in recruitment, retention, talent acquisition and development.
• Act as a credible external face for the SI technology vision.
• Identify, evaluate and develop strategic partnerships.
• Lead external envisioning and co-creation discussions.
• Represent SI at selected conferences, industry events, research forums and customer discussions.
• Work with various teams to shape long-term solution roadmaps, business plans and investment cases.
• Define the evidence, technology maturity, clinical value and business conditions required for productization.
• Prepare a clear handoff to the appropriate leadership once an opportunity has reached productization readiness.
• Create belief in a shared Surgery and SVG future and bring people along across organizational boundaries.
• Build trust between the two Engineering organizations.
• Model curiosity, constructive challenge, customer focus and disciplined experimentation.
• Drives a culture that ensures outstanding compliance and adherence to product safety, quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical, electrical, mechanical or computer engineering, physics, computer science, medical technology or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 15+ years progressive experience in R&D leadership and project management.
• Significant experience in medical technology, surgical technology, imaging, visualization or a closely related healthcare technology field.
• A demonstrated track record of identifying and shaping early-stage market or solution opportunities.
• Experience translating clinical or customer needs into differentiated solution concepts.
• Experience building relationships with clinical leaders, academic institutions, technology companies, start-ups or other external partners.
• Proven ability to lead through influence in a complex global matrix.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, facilitation, coaching, negotiation and executive presence.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Benefits

• Great work environment.
• Professional development.
• Challenging careers.
• Competitive compensation.

Company Description

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.