Director, Software Engineering
Core
Lead the delivery and evolution of internally developed software supporting critical clinical research operations, combining hands-on technical leadership with engineering strategy and team development.
Role type
Director, Software Engineering (IC + Management)
Builds
Enterprise software applications, APIs, and data services for clinical research operations
Domain
Life sciences / Clinical research / Healthcare
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Software architecture, SDLC governance, CI/CD, cloud architecture, infrastructure-as-code, team leadership, technical strategy, compliance validation, AI-assisted development tools
Preferred skills
GxP/21 CFR Part 11 validation, clinical research domain knowledge, Azure/Entra ID, scaling engineering teams
Technologies
Azure, Entra ID, modern CI/CD platforms
Responsibilities
Lead design, development, deployment, and support of secure, scalable software solutions; Establish and improve SDLC standards covering code quality, testing, and release governance; Mentor and develop software engineers; Partner with business and technology leaders to prioritize initiatives and manage delivery; Ensure software practices support regulatory compliance (GxP, SOC 2) and audit readiness
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical involvement