VP Product Engineering

Envision Pharma Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company seeks a visionary leader to oversee software engineering and product management. This role is pivotal in shaping technology strategy and driving innovation across global teams. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in software engineering with a strong background in product strategy, and proven ability to manage products from concept to market. Candidates should excel in dynamic environments and possess a track record of delivering high-quality outcomes. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Attractive total compensation package

Supportive company culture

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading software engineering in life sciences.
• 7+ years in senior roles managing product delivery.
• Proven ability to build products from concept to market.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of high-quality technology across platforms.
• Lead and inspire global teams across multiple disciplines.
• Manage P&L for the full product portfolio.

Skills

Leadership in software engineering

Product strategy

Project management

Client engagement

Agile methodologies

Job description

Be the visionary behind our engineering teams and the products that define the future!

Work shouldn't just be something we do; it should have a purpose. At Envision, we believe in creating life-changing outcomes through the work we do with our clients, giving back to our communities, while creating a company culture where our people thrive. We believe success starts with a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow.

Being part of a collaborative team means there's no limit to what you can achieve. With us, you can be a part of a growing company you want to work for.

Our Vision: To unleash the power of combined intelligence to accelerate patient access to life-changing treatments.

Our Mission: Delivering smarter and faster solutions to create, communicate, and commercialize value for our clients.

Our Values: Excellence, People, Growth

The opportunity

Step into a pivotal leadership role shaping the future of our technology organisation. In this fantastic opportunity, you'll be the strategic and operational heartbeat of our global engineering teams, driving innovation, elevating delivery excellence and turning ambitious product visions into real-world solutions.

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you'll lead the end-to-end execution of our software development portfolio, ensuring we hit milestones, exceed expectations and continuously raise the bar. You'll inspire and grow world‑class teams across Customer Delivery, Product Management, Product Development, UX Design and Next-Generation Product Management, creating a culture that delivers outstanding products and unforgettable customer experiences.

This exciting opportunity can be based from the US, UK, Hungary, Serbia, Portugal or Netherlands.

How will you make an impact at Envision Pharma Group?

Role responsibilities

Lead Engineering Excellence

• Drive the delivery of high-quality, cutting‑edge technology across all platforms.
• Set and execute a forward-looking technical strategy that shapes our next generation of products.
• Champion continuous improvement across engineering practices, tools and methodologies.

Own the Product Portfolio & Roadmap

• Lead and inspire global teams across Delivery Success, Product Management, Product Development, UX Design and Next‑Gen Product.
• Manage internal engineering teams and external vendors to deliver a world‑class product suite.
• Oversee roadmap governance and delivery for both current and next‑generation platforms.
• Establish modern SaaS, multitenant development approaches for all new products.

Drive Business Impact

• Partner closely with commercial and business units to translate market needs into scalable platform solutions.
• Support revenue growth through effective product, licensing and services strategies.
• Collaborate regularly with the EPG Executive Leadership Team on product direction and strategy.

Deliver with Quality & Precision

• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, on budget and to exceptional quality standards.
• Set and uphold coding, testing, QA and monitoring standards across the engineering organisation.
• Use clear product, performance and customer metrics to guide smart decisions and continuous improvement.

Champion Client Engagement

• Lead client advisory boards and use customer insights to shape product evolution.
• Ensure seamless delivery and regular upgrade cycles for clients across all platforms.
• Build strong customer feedback loops that influence roadmap priorities and innovation.

Own Performance & Innovation

• Manage the P&L for the full product portfolio.
• Drive platform‑enhancing features and innovation that push our products forward.
• Introduce more efficient delivery methodologies to improve velocity, quality and customer outcomes.

Do you have what we are looking for?

Skills & expertise

• 15+ years leading software engineering, product development, product management or product strategy in life sciences or within a regulated industry.
• 7+ years in senior leadership roles driving product delivery, development and strategy.
• Proven, recognized senior leader with experience building products from concept to market.
• Experienced in global, multi‑functional, matrix organisations (1000+ people) with ability to drive change across geographies and cultures.
• Strong strategic vision, executive presence, and ability to influence, negotiate and build consensus.
• Experienced in team leadership, mentorship and coaching, building high‑performing teams.
• Deep expertise in product and project management across platforms and multi‑product disciplines.
• Skilled in governance, budget management and strategic planning to drive revenue and business impact.
• Agile and adaptable, thriving in dynamic, fast‑paced, culturally diverse environments.

Our salary ranges reflect the potential base salary for this role in the United States, considering factors such as your professional and academic experience, training, and role responsibilities. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer an attractive total compensation benefits package designed to reward and support our people.

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Do you have the experience we are looking for? If so, explore your place at Envision today!