R&D Director

📋 Description

• • As the Director, R&D Software Engineering at Clario, you will be at the forefront of innovation, leading the charge to integrate cutting-edge AI solutions into our next-generation platform. This pivotal role demands a visionary leader capable of inspiring and managing two agile teams, each operating with the agility and drive of a startup. Your mission will be to dismantle barriers, accelerate the delivery of customer value, and foster a culture of relentless innovation and extreme accountability.
• • You will be instrumental in defining and executing the technical strategy and operational roadmap, ensuring our existing products remain robust while driving the development of new, groundbreaking initiatives. This involves a deep partnership with executive leadership, Product Management, and key stakeholders to ensure engineering priorities are meticulously aligned with the overarching corporate strategy.
• • A core responsibility will be establishing clear development milestones within an Agile framework, guaranteeing that projects are delivered not only on time but also within budget, meeting the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
• • You will provide strategic and operational leadership to multiple engineering teams, overseeing product architecture, software development execution, quality engineering, and release management. This end-to-end oversight is crucial for delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions that directly support Clario’s mission of advancing clinical trials and accelerating life-changing therapies for patients worldwide.
• • Driving seamless collaboration between Software Development and Software Quality Engineering will be paramount. Your focus will be on maximizing automation and embedding quality throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring that every product is reliable and robust.
• • You will be responsible for continuously monitoring team capacity, productivity, quality metrics, and velocity. Proactive identification and mitigation of variances and risks will be key to maintaining project momentum and success.
• • Cross-functional collaboration will extend to Quality Assurance, Service Delivery, and Product Management, ensuring that clear, concise internal and external documentation is maintained, facilitating smooth operations and effective communication.
• • As a key member of the Engineering senior leadership team, you will contribute significantly to corporate strategy and long-term planning, shaping the future of Clario's technological landscape.
• • Identifying technical and operational risks and proactively implementing effective mitigation strategies will be a continuous effort, safeguarding project integrity and business continuity.
• • You will oversee the generation and reporting of engineering metrics within corporate systems, ensuring accurate and timely insights into team performance and project status.
• • Leadership extends to workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, and leadership development, including succession planning, to build and maintain high-performing, engaged teams.
• • Fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture is a top priority. You will champion an environment that encourages innovation, instills a strong sense of accountability, and promotes continuous improvement at all levels.
• • You will actively support organizational development, change management initiatives, and diversity efforts within the engineering function, ensuring Clario remains a forward-thinking and equitable workplace.
• • A significant aspect of this role involves leading the integration of AI solutions into our next-generation platform, working closely with AI, scientific, and engineering teams to design and implement impactful solutions that address critical customer needs and market opportunities.
• • You will partner with the business development team to ensure technical initiatives are strategically aligned with market opportunities and evolving customer requirements, acting as a bridge between technology and commercial success.
• • Your leadership will empower teams to achieve extraordinary results, pushing boundaries and exceeding expectations in the pursuit of delivering exceptional customer value.
• • You will champion a customer-first mentality, ensuring that all development efforts are directly aligned with enhancing the user experience and delivering tangible benefits to our clients and, ultimately, to patients.
• • Overseeing software testing strategies and execution, driving high standards for quality and reliability, will be a critical component of your responsibilities, ensuring the integrity of our platform.
• • Driving DevOps best practices to enable continuous integration, delivery, and deployment of solutions will be essential for maintaining agility and responsiveness in our development processes.
• • You will inspire and mentor full stack development teams, ensuring seamless collaboration across front-end, back-end, and infrastructure components, fostering a holistic approach to software development.
• • Your ability to challenge the status quo and drive innovation will be crucial in navigating the dynamic landscape of clinical technology and AI integration.