Head of Technology and Product (Chief Technology Officer/CTO)

CCDC - The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific organization in Cambridge seeks a strategic technology leader as Head of Technology and Product (CTO). This senior role involves shaping technical infrastructure, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering user-focused products for scientific discovery globally. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership, deep expertise in software engineering, and a passion for scientific impact. A flexible hybrid working model is offered.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of large, cross-functional technical teams.
• Deep expertise in software engineering, architecture, and technology strategy.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and scalable platforms.

Responsibilities

• Defining and delivering technology and product strategies.
• Leading and developing a high-performing technical function.
• Championing best practices in architecture and cloud-native delivery.

Skills

Leadership of cross-functional teams

Software engineering

Cloud infrastructure

Communication skills

AI or data-driven applications

Job description

Were looking for a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking technology leader to join the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC) as Head of Technology and Product (Chief Technology Officer/CTO).

This senior leadership role will shape the future of CCDCs scientific software, digital platforms, and technical infrastructure. As a member of the Executive Team, youll lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, user-focused products that drive scientific discovery worldwide.

What Youll Be Doing

• Defining and delivering technology and product strategies that support CCDCs mission.
• Leading and developing a high-performing technical function spanning software development, IT/systems, product management, and support.
• Championing best practices in architecture, platform design, and cloud-native delivery.
• Overseeing the teams responsible for infrastructure, security, and data platforms and technical AI innovation.
• Overseeing infrastructure, security, and data platforms to support future growth and AI innovation.
• Collaborating across science, commercial, and data teams to align on delivery and impact.
  
  

What Were Looking For

• Proven leadership of large, cross-functional technical teams, with a strong track record in line management and team development.
• Deep expertise in software engineering, architecture, and technology strategy.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, scalable platforms, and AI or data-driven applications.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, from technical teams to executive stakeholders.
• A passion for scientific impact, user-focused service, and the public good.
  
  

Why join us?

The CCDC is a not-for-profit and registered charity with a global reputation in structural science. Based in Cambridge, we combine scientific excellence with real-world impact, supporting researchers in academia and industry worldwide.

We offer a flexible, hybrid working model and a supportive, inclusive culture. This is a rare opportunity to lead technology at a globally respected organisation, delivering tools that underpin drug discovery, materials innovation, and fundamental science.

Next Steps

For further details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification.

To apply, please click 'Apply for this job', attaching a copy of your CV and a covering letter, prior to the closing date of 12th September 2025 .

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