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GE Healthcare Nonclinical Scientist - 9,5 month contract in Oslo, Norway
Job Description Summary
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.
Job Description
Activities contributing to the design and development of products and their interaction with the human body. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.
Overview
This role is for a Nonclinical Scientist and will support the development of diagnostic imaging agents that will make a real impact on the lives of patients.
For this position, reporting to the Head of Non-Clinical Development, you will bring your scientific experience, biology expertise and ability to work in a cross functional team. You will lead the non-clinical aspects of developing imaging diagnostic agents for the diagnosis, differentiation and therapy monitoring of diseases. You will have good knowledge of toxicology, safety or pharmacology/biology in one of the key areas of cardiology, neurology or oncology and this role is particularly suited if you have previous relevant experience in non-clinical drug development or regulatory submissions.
The position is non-laboratory based and will appeal to you if you enjoy working on multiple projects across areas beyond your experience, where your ability to rapidly assimilate information and build relationships with established internal teams and external collaborators is viewed as essential. You will be a critical part of a team working on a broad portfolio of molecular, contrast or ultrasound imaging products in all stages of development, regulatory submissions and the life cycle management of approved products.
Roles and Responsibilities
Use your experience of in vitro and in vivo biology with your ability to gain knowledge to build understanding into disease areas, biological mechanisms and diagnostic targets. Design strategies and studies addressing pharmacology/efficacy, safety or other relevant non-clinical aspects to support drug development.
Plan and manage effectively non-clinical study programmes, defining milestones and timelines, understanding the risks and opportunities and use your relationship and communication skills to align with other functions (especially chemistry, radiochemistry, clinical and regulatory affairs) to ensure they are fit-for-purpose.
Deliver studies within the R&D’s externalisation model by working closely with external research organisations, supporting academic and CRO collaborations and developing an external network
Write and review high quality documents such as those required for regulatory submissions, safety risk assessments and publications. Be a subject matter expert for your projects to support other functions and address enquires from external parties such as Health Authorities
Work within a multidisciplinary team to perform due diligence assessments of in-licencing opportunities, confidentially evaluating the non-clinical data and likely success of the product
Represent the Company at external meetings and co-authoring scientific papers for publication in refereed journals
Qualifications/Requirements
A PhD or MSc (with previous industry experience) in Biology, Pharmacology or Life Sciences
Experience and understanding in the field of cardiology, neurology or oncology, with a focus on the areas relevant to therapeutic or diagnostic drug development
An understanding of imaging (PET, SPECT, CT, MR or ultrasound) is desired, but not essential
Previous experience with regulatory submissions, GLP safety/toxicology studies, safety risk assessments is preferred, but not critical
A high degree of initiative and the ability to work systematically and independently is expected
Proven ability to write high quality documentation in English
Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
It is a fixed-term opportunity with a contract for 9,5 months.
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.
Behaviors
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.
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
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