Head of Platform Engineering
Core
Lead the multidisciplinary engineering department responsible for the core automation platform enabling reliable, scalable cell therapy manufacturing.
Role type
Senior IC engineering leader (Head of Platform Engineering)
Builds
Integrated automation, robotics, electromechanical systems, and software for cell therapy manufacturing
Domain
Life sciences / Biotechnology / Manufacturing / Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Multidisciplinary engineering leadership, complex system integration, technical strategy, cross-functional stakeholder management, talent development, risk management, commercial judgement, engineering standards definition
Preferred skills
Regulated/safety-critical environment experience, life sciences or GMP background
Technologies
Software, embedded systems, electronics, hardware, controls, robotics, systems integration
Responsibilities
Define platform engineering strategy and roadmap; lead and develop leaders across software, hardware, electronics, firmware, robotics, and integration; drive delivery by managing priorities, plans, and blockers; establish engineering standards for architecture, verification, and lifecycle support; balance immediate product needs with long-term platform coherence and technical debt; partner with Product, Operations, and Customer Delivery to align priorities and resources; represent platform engineering externally to customers and partners; build future capability through talent planning and succession.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
