Director, Engineering

About Our Client

This organization operates in the clinical research technology sector, focusing on accelerating clinical trials and improving the approval rate of new therapies. It provides a cloud-based platform that streamlines research site workflows and facilitates collaboration among sites, sponsors, and other key stakeholders. The platform is used by major global biopharmaceutical companies, supports over 6,000 research sites, and is available in more than 100 countries.

About the Opportunity

The Director, Engineering leads the engineering team responsible for delivering a scalable platform that processes complex clinical trial data. This role focuses on executing the engineering roadmap, ensuring high-quality software delivery, optimizing Agile processes, and maintaining team health and collaboration. The position plays a key role in technical leadership, cross-functional communication, and talent development, directly impacting the organization's ability to support clinical research advancements.

Responsibilities

• Own the tactical execution of the engineering roadmap and ensure on-time delivery of software.
• Collaborate with Product and Design to translate requirements into clear milestones.
• Provide architectural guidance to unblock engineering teams and maintain platform stability.
• Drive development of predictive models and analytics tools with data and software engineers.
• Manage sprint capacity, resource allocation, and budget tracking.
• Optimize Agile ceremonies and workflows to improve delivery cadence.
• Manage Engineering Managers and Tech Leads, including career mentorship and hiring.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture and resolve interpersonal friction.
• Serve as primary technical liaison for project stakeholders, translating technical issues into operational terms.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree from college or university.
• At least 7 years of software engineering experience with 3+ years managing engineering teams.
• Proven experience leading Engineering Managers and Technical Leads.
• Experience delivering complex, data-intensive software products on time.
• Strong technical expertise in scalable architecture, cloud infrastructure, and data pipelines.
• Operational knowledge of Agile/Scrum, sprint planning, and CI/CD workflows.
• Ability to lead technical design reviews and manage technical debt.
• Exceptional communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience cultivating a collaborative team culture during growth phases.
• Preferred experience in HealthTech, Biotech, Clinical Trials, or Life Sciences.

Pay Range and Compensation Package

• The expected pay range for this role is $180,000 - $230,000 USD per year for full-time team members.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Note:

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Key skills/competency

• Engineering Leadership
• Agile Methodologies
• Software Development Lifecycle
• Scalable Architecture
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Data Pipelines
• Talent Development
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Clinical Research Technology
• Technical Roadmaps