Software Development Manager

Cytiva; Uppsala; On-site; SEK 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead a team in Uppsala, focusing on software products for BioPharma instruments. This role involves managing software development activities, fostering collaboration, and driving efficiency improvements. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in software engineering and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Rich experience in relevant software and system product development.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Fluency in both Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop your team to fulfill organizational goals.
• Drive the software development strategy in line with business needs.
• Ensure cross-collaboration within the Downstream R&D Software department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Software Development

Education

MSc in Computer Science

Job description

Be part of something altogether life-changing!

Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.

At Cytiva, our software products are essential cornerstones for the success of our BioPharma instruments. Currently, we are looking for our next Software Development Manager to lead our one of our UNICORN Software development sections consisting of 15 employees in Uppsala. Together with the four adjacent software development sections within the Downstream R&D Software department, our teams work in close collaboration to develop and maintain the software products for our ÄKTA portfolio, including both control software and the UNICORN software application.

As the Software Development Manager for the UNICORN Software development team, you will manage the software development activities in collaboration with both Hardware and System & Application teams, product management and other internal stakeholders. Additionally, you will play a key role in driving changes to improve efficiency for our software development processes and foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, support and develop your team, and manage activities to fulfil short- and long-term organizational goals and priorities.
• Participate in the Downstream Software Department’s Management Team and contribute to the department’s overall mission, i.e. software development, product care and support of our software products for the ÄKTA chromatography systems.
• Together with your team and other functions in the UNICORN product development, drive the software development related strategy in line with the business and architectural needs.
• Work to ensure cross-collaboration within the Downstream R&D Software department, as well as externally towards other software developing organizations within Cytiva and continuously improve our common ways of working.
• Contribute in driving the evolution of software development for life changing therapeutics.
  
  

The essential requirements of the job include:

• MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar educational background.
• Rich experience in relevant software and system product development.
• Proven leadership and people management skills with experience from line management or project management roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Genuine interest in developing both people and software solutions.
• Fluency in both Swedish and English is required.
  
  

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience in the development of software for regulated industries, such as biopharma or medical devices is an advantage.
• Knowledge of lean methodologies and agile development frameworks.
• Experience working with UNICORN software.
  
  

Interview and selection will happen continuously, and the opening can be filled before last day of application. For questions regarding the role please contact hiring manager Åsa Nordstedt at [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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