Collaboration Alliance Manager

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Identifies, coordinates, and drives strategic research collaboration within a research collaboration alliance. The role will have onsite responsibilities in Rochester, MN.
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 of 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
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The base pay range for this position is:
$113,160 - $155,595
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.
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