VP, Engineering (CTO)

IDBS isseekinga strategic and hands-on engineering leader to drive the delivery of a next-generation agentic workflow and data platform that transforms how life sciencesorganisationscapture connectgovernand act on scientific and product data.

This role will lead the evolution of IDBS technology platform combining deepexpertisein enterprise SaaS data architecturegovernedAI cloudengineeringand product delivery. The successful candidate willbe responsible fordelivering a scalable platform that enables intelligent workflows high-quality governed data AI-poweredinsightsand enterprise-grade compliance.

A critical aspect of this role will be restructuring the Engineeringorganisationto balance the efficient sustainment of heritage products while accelerating investment and innovation in future platform capabilities. Working closely with Product Strategy and Operations the individual willestablishan operating model that increases delivery velocity improvespredictabilityand accelerates customer value.

This is a senior leadership role requiring both strategic vision and operational excellence. The successful candidate must be willing to roll up their sleevesdemonstratewhat good looks like champion the adoption of AI across the software development lifecycle and build a culture of high performance urgencyaccountabilityand value creation.

Core Responsibilities

Strategy & Platform Leadership

Define and execute the technology vision for IDBS next-generation agentic workflow and data platform.

Establish the long-term architecture for data workflowsAIand cloud services thatsupportsfuture growth.

Partner with Product and Strategy to translate customer and market needs into a clear technology roadmap.

Balance short-term customer commitments with long-term platform transformation.

Data Architecture & Governed AI

Lead the design and implementation of modern data architecturegovernanceand interoperability frameworks.

Drive adoption of governed AI ensuring solutions are secure compliantauditableand trusted.

Establish foundations for scalable AI-enabled products intelligentautomationand agentic workflows.

Act as a thought leader inleveragingAI to accelerate product innovation and engineering productivity.

Engineering Transformation & Delivery

Restructure Engineering to effectively manage heritage product sustainment while accelerating investment in strategic innovation.

Create clear ownership models across platform engineering innovation customercommitmentsand operational excellence.

Leverage Agile methodologies Leanprinciplesand Program Increment Planning to improve executionalignmentand speed to market.

Drive measurable improvements in engineering productivity deliverypredictabilityand customer valuerealisation.

AI-Enabled Engineering Excellence

Champion the use of AI across design architecture development testing validationdocumentationand support.

Establish engineering best practices thatleverageAI to improve qualityvelocityand efficiency.

Demonstrate hands-on leadership and expertise in modern software engineering data platforms and AI-enabled delivery.

Leadership & Culture

Build develop andretaina high-performing engineeringorganisationaligned to Danaher Core Values andBehaviours.

Foster a culture of accountability urgency innovation continuousimprovementand customer focus.

Lead through influence collaboration and visible engagement across Engineering Product CustomerSuccessand Operations.

Develop future leaders and create a scalable engineeringorganisationcapable of supporting long-term growth.

Quality Security & Compliance

Ensure solutions meet the highest standards of quality securityprivacyand regulatory compliance.

Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 ISO27001and applicable regulated industry requirements.

Embed qualityreliabilityand security into all aspects of engineering delivery.

Key Requirements

Proven experience leading global SaaS engineeringorganisationsthrough significant transformation.

Deepexpertisein modern data architecture cloud platforms AI-enabledproductsand governed AI frameworks.

Experience restructuring engineeringorganisationsto balance legacy product sustainment with innovation and growth.

Strongtrack recordimplementing AgileLeanand Program Increment Planning methodologies to accelerate value delivery.

Practical experience applying AI across software design developmenttestingand operations.

Exceptional leadershipcommunicationand stakeholder management skills.

Ability tooperateat executive level whileremainingtechnically credible and hands-on when needed.

IDBSa Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits atDanaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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