Executive Engineering Leader, Life Sciences Instrumentation

Real; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Real, a confidential life sciences technology company, seeks a senior engineering leader to drive the development and commercialization of next‑generation scientific instrumentation and platform technologies. This is a pivotal opportunity to guide multidisciplinary engineering efforts that advance biomedical research and drug development.

You will lead strategy across disciplines, shape architecture, and scale teams while partnering with scientific, commercial, operations, and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required in Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Experience developing scientific instrumentation.
• Proven track record leading engineering organizations.
• Strong systems engineering and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering strategy, product development, and technical execution across multiple disciplines.
• Drive the design, development, and commercialization of complex instrumentation platforms.
• Build, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering teams.
• Partner with scientific, commercial, operations, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Establish engineering processes that support innovation, quality, and scalability.
• Guide system architecture, integration, validation, and product lifecycle activities.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

A confidential and innovative life sciences technology company is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive the development and commercialization of next-generation scientific instrumentation and platform technologies. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organization at a pivotal stage and lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts that support advancements in biomedical research and drug development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering strategy, product development, and technical execution across multiple disciplines.
• Drive the design, development, and commercialization of complex instrumentation platforms.
• Build, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering teams.
• Partner with scientific, commercial, operations, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Establish engineering processes that support innovation, quality, and scalability.
• Guide system architecture, integration, validation, and product lifecycle activities.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Significant experience developing scientific, biomedical, laboratory, or diagnostic instrumentation.
• Proven success leading engineering organizations and bringing products from concept to commercialization.
• Strong systems engineering and cross-functional leadership experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.

Preferred Experience

• Life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, laboratory automation, medical devices, or scientific instrumentation.
• High-growth, venture-backed, or innovation-driven environments.
• Commercial product development and multidisciplinary engineering leadership.

This search is being conducted on a confidential basis. Additional information will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.