Research and Engagement Manager

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Canon Healthcare USA, Inc. (CHCU) is a newly established subsidiary company of Canon, Inc. Our mission is to:

• Create detailed future global business strategies by collaborating with key market leaders to understand the emerging clinical, financial and operational needs of healthcare systems across academic, community and home-based wellness environments.
• Define clear clinical and market requirements for the creation of products and solutions that contribute to the health and wellness of people everywhere, which will drive revenue growth, increase market presence, and enhance brand recognition for Canon Medical.

CHCU is creating an organization that recognizes and appreciates the variety of characteristics that make individuals unique in an atmosphere that promotes work/life balance, celebrates individual and collective achievement, and is centered on the success of the global company. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their experience, education, and capabilities, to the excellence and diversity of our organization and to the healthcare community at large.

CHCU offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation and benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

SUMMARY OF POSITION

CHCU has an immediate opening for a Research & Engagement Manager where the qualified candidate will oversee all CHCU R&D projects with Healthcare Provider research teams, ensuring success from concept to completion. They will work across imaging modalities, communicating, and collaborating with internal teams and healthcare provider investigators and ensuring projects meet the interests and needs of the investigators and Canon. The initial focus of the role will be with the Cleveland Clinic, expanding to projects with other organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• R&D Project Leadership
• Oversee all CHCU R&D projects.
• Evaluate & refine research proposals to ensure alignment with investigator and Canon objectives and agreed research areas.
• Coordinate communications between healthcare provider research teams and Canon modality teams.
• Identification of Future Collaborative Projects
• Identify future research collaborations with healthcare provider investigators that align with business and product roadmaps.
• Identify opportunities for healthcare provider investigator involvement in multi-center projects.
• KPIs and Reporting
• Establish & monitor KPIs for all activities and define reporting requirements.
• Deliver management reports to executive groups across Canon businesses and partner healthcare provider organizations.
• Marketing
• Identify, contribute, and coordinate marketing/promotional activities across collaborative research programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• B.S. (M.S. or Ph.D. preferred) in medical imaging, health sciences or related field, plus 7 years of relevant healthcare industry experience.

Required Capabilities

• In-depth knowledge and experience in medical imaging.
• Ability to interact with medical professionals directly representing Canon.
• Experience in coordinating collaborative R&D projects with Healthcare Providers from concept to completion.
• Demonstrated track record in engaging with KOLs and investigators.
• Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal (Canon subsidiaries) stake holders and drive collaboration with cross functional and cross-cultural teams.
• Define and analyze metrics that inform the success of R&D projects.

Work Location

• This position is based in CHCU’s home office in Mayfield Village (Cleveland), Ohio.

Travel

• The ability to complete domestic and international is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Cleveland, OH 44143: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cleveland, OH 44143