VP, Engineering & Platform Transformation (AI)

Danaher Corporation

Old Woking

On-site

GBP 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

IDBS, a Danaher operating company, seeks a senior engineering leader to drive a next-generation agentic workflow and data platform for life sciences. You will reshape engineering, align with Product and Strategy, and deliver a scalable platform with governed data, AI-powered insights and enterprise‑grade compliance.

The role blends strategic vision with hands‑on leadership to accelerate customer value and build a high‑performing, globally distributed team.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience leading global SaaS engineering organisations through significant transformation.
  • Strong background in data architecture, governance and interoperability frameworks.
  • Experience delivering AI-enabled products and scalable data platforms.
  • Hands-on leadership with ability to drive cross-functional alignment across product strategy and operations.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the technology vision for IDBS' next‑generation agentic workflow and data platform.
  • Establish the long‑term architecture for data, workflows, AI and cloud services that supports future growth.
  • Lead governance and interoperability frameworks for secure, auditable data and AI solutions.
  • Restructure Engineering to balance heritage sustainment with strategic innovation.
  • Drive Agile, Lean and Program Increment Planning to accelerate value delivery.

Skills

Strategic leadership
Enterprise SaaS
Data architecture
Governed AI
Cloud engineering
Product delivery

Job description

IDBS, a Danaher operating company, seeks a senior engineering leader to drive a next-generation agentic workflow and data platform for life sciences. You will reshape engineering, align with Product and Strategy, and deliver a scalable platform with governed data, AI-powered insights and enterprise‑grade compliance.

The role blends strategic vision with hands‑on leadership to accelerate customer value and build a high‑performing, globally distributed team.

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