Are you an organised engineering leader who enjoys working in a cross-disciplinary medical environment?

Are you looking to join an organisation making a difference to patients the world over?

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Engineering Manager to join our team delivering biomarker services in both software as a medical device (SaMD) and biopharma clinical research support.

About the role

You will be responsible for enabling the Engineering function, providing hands on direction to a diverse team of engineers and specialists. The Engineering function spans from Software Engineering, Software Testing, Systems Engineering and Solutions Architecture. Day to day your duties will also include:

• Drive architectural strategic direction and thought leadership for cloud platform solutions, emphasising cross-functional collaboration and leading teamwork across multiple departments to ensure cohesive and innovative outcomes.
• Empower the smooth operation of multiple sub-teams within Engineering, guiding them in developing and executing strategic initiatives and operational plans.
• Strengthen interfaces with other departments through proactive communication and collaboration to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes and productivity, setting and maintaining the standard for operational excellence.
• Stay abreast with the latest advancements and identify opportunities to leverage them to improve our platform architecture.
• Craft technical architectures that align with business needs, objectives, and compliance standards.
• Represent Perspectum in early-stage partnerships and technical discovery activities, showcasing our capabilities and fostering new opportunities.
• Deputise for the Head of Engineering during planned leave, serving as the primary point of contact and decision-maker to ensure team stability and continuity.
• Cultivate a long-term vision of Perspectum’s services platform and develop an architecture roadmap that aligns with our business objectives.

About you

To excel in this role you will be an accomplished engineering leader, ideally with experience in a related industry. You will have a strong foundation in platform development across cloud and on-device application domains, within a commercial setting. You will have in extensive experience with cloud computing, ideally AWS. Your skills will include:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to apply creative problem-solving skills, with strong motivation for solving business problems.
• Proficiency in agile methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to lead and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Thinking strategically to balance short term issue resolution with delivering against a long-term vision.
• Ability to represent the company in external technical discussions and partnerships.

You will also be adept in enterprise design patterns and their application in software development and familiar with IEC62304, ISO13485, software risk management for medical devices (ISO14971).

About Us

At Perspectum, we offer our employees a flexible, fast-paced and fun environment. We are driven by hiring the best talent, who share our values of excellence, accountability, integrity, openness and passion. 

We value our employees and are constantly striving to ensure we provide a working environment that offers something for everyone, whether that be flexible working, training opportunities or health and wellbeing initiatives. Benefits include: 

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), increasing with service  
• Discretionary bonus scheme 
• Private healthcare including medical referrals, discounts, access to counselling and nutritional support, and cashback on healthcare bills 
• Life assurance 
• Pension contribution rising to 6% after 2 years' service 
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice (‘pre-tax’) Scheme
• Hybrid working – we like our employees to be in the office 3 days per week. Our sociable working environment includes pool table, tennis table and table football.  
• Office Facilities include free on-site parking, refreshments, onsite showers and changing facilities, bike locks and Electric Vehicle charging points. 

Perspectum delivers cutting-edge digital technologies that help clinicians provide better care for patients with liver disease, diabetes, and cancer. With a strong focus on precision medicine using advanced imaging and genetics, our vision is to empower patients and clinicians through quantitative assessments of health enabling early detection, diagnosis, and targeted treatment.  

At Perspectum, we are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prioritise hiring based on merit, skills, and qualifications, valuing individuals for their unique contributions while ensuring a culture that respects and celebrates differences. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application process, please do let us know.