Software Development Director

About the role

3 days onsite - hybrid schedule (flexible) We are seeking a Software Development Director to lead global software R&D teams within the Productivity Solutions Division. This role manages a distributed organization, including direct reports, an international supervisor, and offshore vendor teams. You will drive the delivery of software solutions for regulated life sciences applications, ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment with business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead global teams, including direct reports, managers, offshore teams, and external vendors
• Oversee full software development lifecycle across multiple concurrent projects
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including ISO 13485 (required)
• Drive Design Control processes, product lifecycle management, and quality outcomes
• Manage resources, budgets, and vendor relationships
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across software, genomics, and pathology domains

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical or scientific field
• 10+ years of product development experience (software and/or hardware)
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing global, distributed teams
• Strong background in software R&D and delivery in regulated environments
• Direct experience with ISO 13485 and medical device quality systems (required)
• Domain knowledge in genomics, pathology, or life sciences preferred
• Experience managing offshore teams, contractors, and vendors
• Key Skills
• Proven leadership of global, multi-layered teams (including managers and vendors)
• Strong program management across multiple projects
• Ability to operate in regulated environments and drive compliance
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Focus on execution, quality, and continuous improvement
• Additional Details
• This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least June 30, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.
• Travel Required:
• Occasional
• Shift:
• Day
• Duration:
• No End Date
• Job Function:
• R&D

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