Job Description

　　Software Engineering Head

　　At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

　　We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services.

　　Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

　　Our PPD team has a new opening for a Software Engineering Head to report into the Technology Lead and serve as a key stakeholder providing leadership, direction and mentorship to our new engineering group. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a critical role in delivering a key differentiator that sets PPD apart from its competitors. By developing and delivering high-quality software products, you will have a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical trials and the autonomy to establish best practices and processes for software development that are tailored specifically to our industry.

　　As the leader of the new engineering group, you are responsible for creating a world class team, setting clear goals and objectives and ensuring that the team delivers on its commitments. Your leadership will inspire the team to continuously innovate and improve, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities in this space. By driving continuous improvement, you will ensure that the team is always at the forefront of the latest technologies and methodologies, enabling the development of high-quality software products that meet the highest standards for clinical trial applications.

　　The successful candidate will have a strong technical background to assist with hands on work as the team is established, as well as ability to work collaboratively with third party vendors.

　　This role is remote within Europe.

　　Your team will work closely with PPD and Thermo Fisher cross-functional teams, including product management, quality assurance and project management, to ensure that software products are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the highest quality standards. Using agile methodologies, they will leverage software development tools and technologies to ensure that software products are developed efficiently and effectively. Each team member will be encouraged to experiment with new approaches to software development to drive innovation and improve product quality.

　　Education and Experience:

　　Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification (Masters’ degree or MBA preferred)

　　Previous software engineering experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12+ years’ experience)

　　Strong leadership skills and experience in managing and developing hard-working teams.

　　Strong understanding of software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum, and experience in implementing and driving continuous improvement

　　In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Strong technical background and expertise in modern software development languages, frameworks, and tools

　　Strong experience with developing and delivering complex software products.

　　Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

　　Proven ability to recruit, hire, and onboard top talent, and to build and develop high-performing software engineering teams from the ground up, including defining roles and responsibilities, establishing team culture, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

　　Advanced skill in process development and improvement

　　Experience with Change Management tools and methodology

　　Results-oriented mindset, with a focus on driving outcomes and meeting commitments

　　Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail, with a focus on delivering high-quality software products.

　　Management Role:

　　Directs through lower management levels. Has responsibility for managing a function that includes multiple related departments. In some instances, may be responsible for a functional area (as determined by executive management) and not have subordinate supervisors or employees. May manage employees across multiple regions.PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

　　Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

　　Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.

　　Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

　　Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

　　May require as-needed travel (20%).

　　Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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