Eysins, Vaud, Switzerland
8 days ago
Head of Engineering (all genders)

 

Work Your Magic with us!  

 

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

 

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

 


Your role:

As the Head of Engineering for Healthcare Digital, Data & IT - Data & AI Solutions, you will expand & spearhead a talented team of cloud and DevOps engineers, front-end developers and data engineers in leveraging state-of-the-art technology to design, build & evolve scalable, performant & secure Data & AI solutions for Healthcare R&D. As a leader of leads and senior engineers, it will be your responsibility to coach your organization to become the best they can be.

You will collaborate with Heads of Product Management, Architecture & AI and DDITIT Business Partners to plan product roadmaps and build cross-functional product teams that deliver on our R&D ambitions. Your leadership will be instrumental in promoting a culture of technological excellence and innovation, guiding the team through the entire product lifecycle from inception to deployment and beyond.

 

In the role of Head of Engineering, you will lead and develop a high-performing engineering team throughout the entire software development lifecycle. Your collaboration with leaders in Product Management, Architecture & AI, and R&D will be essential in understanding business objectives, refining product roadmaps, and establishing cross-functional teams that deliver impactful solutions.
You will play a crucial role in attracting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining exceptional engineering talent, while also expanding the team's technical expertise with a focus on diverse and forward-looking skills aligned with our Data & AI technology landscape. Championing engineering excellence, you will coach your team on best practices and agile methodologies, setting clear standards for practical application.
Your leadership will ensure a strong emphasis on performance, reliability, and compliance with our company's standards in every solution delivered. By fostering a culture that empowers engineers from diverse backgrounds, you will encourage collaboration, experimentation, and continuous learning. Staying current with advancements in cloud, front-end, data, and AI technologies will be vital as you support the technical architecture of our applications, ensuring quality and scalability in product development.

 

Who you are:

You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.You bring extensive experience (10+ years) in software engineering and technology leadership, with a focus on cloud-based solutions. Experience with Healthcare R&D is a plus.You excel at building and scaling global teams, with a strong focus on people management, talent development, and fostering a collaborative team culture.You have a proven track record in designing and implementing large-scale cloud systems.You hold a deep understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Snowflake) and associated technologies (Azure DevOps)You have expertise in microservices architecture, API design, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)You possess strong knowledge of security best-practices and GxP compliance standards in cloud environmentsYou have exceptional communication skills and can engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive alignment and influence key decisions.

 

Department: HC-HF-IRH Data & AI Solutions 
Role Level: AT / M4



What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

 

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