Job Description Summary

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Job Description

The role of a Medical Imaging Scientist/BIE Manager is to support imaging operational project delivery throughout the development of MR Contrast Media and Molecular Imaging agents throughout the preclinical, clinical, and post-marketing phases within GE HealthCare Pharmaceutical Diagnostics – R&D in accordance with regulatory guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). This is achieved by the receipt, processing, preparation for assessment and archiving of clinical study images from a range of imaging modalities. The successful candidate will join the Global Imaging Technology Group within PDx R&D.

This role is particularly suited to an individual with hands on experience acquiring clinical images in the field of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT who would like broader exposure to R&D activities and/or a wider range of imaging modalities. You are a dynamic individual with experience in medical imaging with familiarity with DICOM data acquisition, analysis techniques and experience in image quality control. You will also be responsible for Planning, Initiating and Conduct of Blinded Image Evaluations (BIE) in partnership with other BIE Managers within the team.

Key responsibilities/essential functions include:

• Ensure image quality and GCP compliance at clinical sites and/or during image handling and analysis.

• Travel to clinical study sites to assist with or perform their initiation and training. In certain cases, the site training may need to be performed remotely (i.e., via telephone, web conference, telepresence or similar) with equivalent efficacy.

• Complete image review and give written/verbal feedback to clinical sites to ensure adequate image quality and protocol compliance during clinical studies.

• Applying practical experience to projects in the delivery of key documentation or data.

• Maintenance, training and support of computerized image systems in cooperation with the image data specialist(s).

• Developing effective working relationships with stakeholders to fulfill the needs of the clinical study. This may include internal staff and personnel at participating clinical centers.

• Applying practical and clinical experience to projects in the delivery of key documentation or data.

• Maintaining competency in the modality associated with the position (e.g., through a Continuous Professional Development programme). Proactively building up their experience through coaching and mentoring from more senior scientists.

• Image data management in support of clinical studies for internal and external customers according to Good Clinical Practices and company procedures and guidelines.

• Plan, Initiate and Conduct onsite or remote BIEs which includes authoring relevant documentation and close out activities.

• Able to establish good and productive relationships with cross functional and cross business groups; involve/motivate others to work towards team objectives.

• Participation in continuous improvement activities by identifying and appropriately escalating process and product quality gaps, providing solutions when possible.

• Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BSc or MSc in Nuclear Medicine, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.

• Proven knowledge of medical imaging by performing, reviewing, and/or analyzing medical images in either a Clinical Research Organization (CRO) or clinical setting

• In depth expertise and hands on experience in scanner qualification (phantom imaging and analysis) and image QC.

• Knowledge in the scientific and clinical research of diagnostic imaging agents.

• A high degree of initiative and the ability to work systematically and independently is expected.

• Experience with Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM).

• Competency in using medical imaging workstations.

• Experience identifying, troubleshooting, documenting, and following technical problems through to completion.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team.

• Self-motivated, willingness to take the initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and take actions to improve.

Desired Characteristics:

• Postgraduate or equivalent qualification in Medical Physics or relevant other discipline as above.

• Prior experience working at an imaging core lab or similar environment.

• Experience and relevant work with dosimetry.

• Experience with writing clinical study manuals (e.g., imaging manual or image quality control manuals).

• Experience creating and editing Standard Operating Procedure’s (SOPs).

• Experience with leading Blinded Image Evaluations and direct contact with clinical study sites.

Inclusion and Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. 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.

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Total Rewards

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No