R&D Director

Clario

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to drive the integration of AI solutions within our next generation platform. This role is responsible for leading two agile teams that operate with a startup mentality, breaking down barriers to rapidly deliver customer value. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of challenging the status quo, extreme accountability, and a customer-first mindset. The Director, R&D Software Engineering leads the end-to-end software development function, including architecture, engineering execution, testing strategy, and release management. This role plays a critical part in advancing Clario’s technology platforms that support clinical trials and accelerate life-changing therapies for patients worldwide. The Director provides strategic and operational leadership to multiple engineering teams, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

Master's Degree
Extensive experience with multiple Agile methodologies and frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Proven experience leading high-performance, global development teams.
Strong track record of extreme accountability and ownership of outcomes.
History of successfully challenging and changing the status quo to drive innovation.
Deep experience with DevOps practices and tools.
Experience leading full stack development teams and overseeing end-to-end software delivery.
Proven leadership in software testing, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on delivering customer value.
Passion for leading others to exceed their own expectations and achieve exceptional results.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of progressive technical experience in software engineering
Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams of 10+ across multiple disciplines and technologies
Strong expertise in Agile methodologies and modern software development practices
Demonstrated knowledge of multi-tier architecture, multi-tenant SaaS deployments, scalability, performance, and reliability
Solid understanding of data modeling, database design, and process modeling concepts
Experience managing budgets, business cases, and cost-benefit analysis
Strong analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
Track record of delivering complex technical projects on time and within budget
Experience in performance management, career development, and team building
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working at the intersection of AI, science, and engineering.
Startup or scale-up experience is highly desirable.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Clinical trial experience

Responsibilities

Lead the integration of AI solutions into the next generation platform, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
Manage and inspire two high-performing agile teams, fostering a startup-like culture focused on innovation and rapid delivery.
Collaborate closely with AI, scientific, and engineering teams to design and implement impactful solutions.
Partner with the business development team to align technical initiatives with market opportunities and customer requirements.
Remove obstacles and streamline processes to accelerate value delivery to customers.
Ensure that developed solutions are effectively leveraged across the organization and establish a robust feedback loop for continuous improvement.
Champion a customer-first mentality in all aspects of solution development and delivery.
Lead and mentor full stack development teams, ensuring seamless collaboration across front-end, back-end, and infrastructure components.
Oversee software testing strategies and execution, driving high standards for quality and reliability.
Drive DevOps best practices to enable continuous integration, delivery, and deployment of solutions.
Inspire and empower teams to achieve more than they thought possible, fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and excellence.
Define and execute the technical strategy and operational roadmap to sustain existing products and deliver new product initiatives.
Partner with executive leadership, Product Management, and key stakeholders to align engineering priorities with corporate strategy.
Establish development milestones within an Agile framework and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
Lead multiple engineering teams responsible for product architecture, software development, quality engineering, and release management.
Drive collaboration between Software Development and Software Quality Engineering to maximize automation and integrate quality throughout the SDLC.
Monitor team capacity, productivity, quality metrics, and velocity; proactively address variances and risks.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Service Delivery, and Product Management to ensure clear internal and external documentation.
Serve as a member of the Engineering senior leadership team and contribute to corporate strategy and long-term planning.
Identify technical and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Oversee engineering metrics and ensure accurate reporting within corporate systems.
Lead workforce planning, hiring, performance management, leadership development, and succession planning.
Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Support organizational development, change management, and diversity initiatives within the engineering function.