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Director Software Engineering
Are you ready for a leading role? Would you enjoy working on our cutting-edge products?
About Us
At LexisNexis Reed Tech, our mission is to bring clarity to innovation by delivering better outcomes to the innovation community. Each and every day, the work our team does supports the development of new technologies and processes that ultimately advance humanity. Helping our customers reach their goals is our primary focus. We enable innovators to accomplish more by helping them make informed decisions, be more productive, comply with regulations and ultimately achieve superior results. Our overall success is measured by how well we deliver these results. We are proud to directly support and serve these innovators in their endeavors to better humankind.
About the Role
The Director of Software Engineering will lead the development of our regulated Life Sciences SaaS platform, defining the technical vision, architecture, and strategy. This role ensures compliance with industry regulations (such as GxP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11), oversees daily operations, drives software development best practices, and manages global teams. You will be responsible for planning and executing product delivery while fostering innovation in cloud architecture, security, and software development.
Conditions of Employment:
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation and achieve Public Trust security clearance.
- Hybrid Position required to report to Horsham, PA Location
Requirements
- 12 years of software development experience.
- 8 years of software engineering leadership, managing global teams and scaling regulatory-compliant SaaS platforms within Life Sciences.
- Proven expertise in building SaaS platforms for Labeling Compliance, Regulatory, Quality, or Safety within Life Sciences.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Expertise in architectural principles, large-scale systems, and cloud technologies.
- Strong ability to leverage metrics for decision-making and lead test-driven development across global teams.
- Proficiency in database design, optimization, and best practices.
- Advanced knowledge of Agile methodologies, project management tools, and global team leadership.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as .Net/C#, Java, JavaScript, SQL, and XML.
- Experience with code reviews, development best practices, and project management tools for tracking progress, budgets, and scope.
- Strong organization, time management, and change management abilities across multiple departments.
- Proven track record of mentoring teams, prioritizing projects, and managing complex initiatives.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with experience troubleshooting and coordinating solutions for complex technical challenges.
- Effective communicator, capable of conveying technical concepts to senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the technical vision and strategy for our Labeling Compliance SaaS platform, ensuring compliance with FDA, EMA, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 standards.
- Drive Agile best practices to enable continuous business value delivery.
- Collaborate with Technology Operations to implement defined PDLC/SDLC processes and leverage DORA and Flow metrics for data-driven decisions.
- Establish and enforce architectural standards, providing strategic and daily management to drive efficient product development.
- Recruit, mentor, and scale a high-performing global engineering team specializing in regulated SaaS solutions.
- Foster innovation by integrating emerging technologies such as AI/ML, automation, and advanced cloud efficiencies.
- Work closely with Product Management, Compliance, and Regulatory teams to align technology strategies with business objectives.
- Oversee vendor selection, qualification, and third-party integrations, ensuring adherence to enterprise and architectural standards.
- Act as the primary technical advisor, providing architectural input and strategic guidance across functional areas.
- Lead research, design, and development efforts while contributing hands-on expertise in complex coding, system design, and data management.
- Manage comprehensive testing cycles, including system and user acceptance testing, to ensure high-quality business solutions.
- Oversee hiring, training, performance management, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation.
- Engage with stakeholders to provide alternative solutions during system outages, finalize requirements, and maintain open communication throughout development.
- Ensure staff have the necessary training and resources to take ownership and contribute innovative ideas to improve solutions and services.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees.
Working with Us
LexisNexis Legal & Professional is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Together, we are building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Working for you
We believe in a healthy work/life balance. We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Comprehensive, multi-carrier health plan benefits
- Disability insurance
- Dependent care and commuter spending accounts
- Life and accident insurance
- Retirement benefits (salary investment plan/employer stock purchase plan)
- Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
About LexisNexis
LexisNexis Intellectual Property Solutions is a division of LexisNexis Legal and Professional. LexisNexis is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. We're a part of the stock listed RELX Group, serving customers in more than 130 countries with 10,000 employees worldwide.
LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form:
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