Director, R&D Software Engineering – Clinical Platforms & Modernization

eResearch Technology Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedules

Attractive PTO package

Remote and hybrid work options

Job summary

Clario, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, seeks a Director of Software Engineering to lead multiple engineering teams delivering, maintaining, and evolving established software platforms. You will drive modernization of legacy systems, improve architecture and code quality, and oversee R&D for new acquisitions.

In this role, you will set engineering standards, mentor leaders, and promote AI-assisted development tools to boost efficiency, while ensuring regulatory compliance and reliability

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering and 5+ years in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven ability to lead teams supporting established/legacy software platforms.
• Experience modernizing legacy systems while maintaining operational stability and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple engineering teams delivering and evolving established software platforms.
• Drive modernization of legacy systems including architecture and code quality improvements.
• Oversee R&D oversight of new acquisitions and enforce engineering standards and best practices.

Skills

Engineering leadership

System modernization

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

At Clario, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, we transform lives by unlocking better evidence. We are seeking a talented and motivated Director of Software Engineering to join our R&D Software Engineering organization. In this role, you will provide accountable leadership for our established product platforms, drive stability and modernization across legacy systems, and help deliver reliable solutions that improve clinical research and patient lives globally.

What We Offer

United States

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning Day 1
• Flexible work schedules
• Attractive PTO package
• Remote and hybrid work options

Canada

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous PTO package
• Career development and growth opportunities

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead multiple engineering teams responsible for the delivery, maintenance, and evolution of established software platforms, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability
• Drive modernization of legacy systems, including improvements to architecture, code quality, and development practices
• Take ownership of R&D oversight of new acquisitions
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, governance, and best practices across teams
• Promote the effective use of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, testing, and productivity tools) to improve engineering efficiency, code quality, and developer experience
• Maintain a hands-on leadership approach (~20%), providing architectural guidance, technical oversight, and mentorship
• Partner with Product Management and stakeholders to prioritize initiatives that balance modernization, technical debt reduction, and operational stability
• Oversee software testing strategies and quality practices, ensuring high standards for reliability, compliance, and performance
• Ensure changes to legacy platforms maintain regulatory compliance and validated-system integrity throughout the software lifecycle
• Identify and remove delivery bottlenecks, improving team velocity and cross-functional collaboration
• Partner with Product to evaluate platform lifecycle decisions, including consolidation, refactoring, or retirement of legacy components
• Ensure effective resource planning, team structure, and capability development to meet evolving business needs
• Lead, coach, and develop engineering managers and senior engineers, building a strong and sustainable organization

What We Look For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in engineering leadership roles
• Proven expertise in leading engineering teams supporting established/legacy software platforms
• Demonstrated ability to modernize legacy systems while maintaining operational stability and compliance
• Significant experience in healthcare, life sciences, medical imaging, clinical technology, medical devices, or another highly regulated technology environment is strongly preferred
• Experience with medical imaging platforms, healthcare workflows, clinical systems, or related technologies is highly desirable
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience partnering across Product, Quality, and Engineering
• Ability to work effectively in a Remote/Hybrid environment (US or Canada)

About Us

At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It's a cause that unites and inspires us. It's why we come to work and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experiences drives innovation and success.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description represent the major responsibilities of the position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as required.

Clario reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of Clario. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract. The Department Head has the discretion to hire personnel with a combination of experience and education, which may vary from the above listed qualifications.

Clario Privacy Policy Clario is a leading provider of endpoint data solutions to the clinical trials industry, generating high-quality clinical evidence for life sciences companies. We offer comprehensive evidence generation solutions that combine medical imaging, eCOA, precision motion, cardiac solutions and respiratory endpoints. For more than 50 years, Clario has delivered deep scientific expertise and broad endpoint technologies to help transform lives around the world. Our endpoint data solutions have supported over 30,000 clinical trials in more than 100 countries. Our global team of science, technology, and operational experts have supported over 70% of all FDA drug approvals since 2015.