Head of LEAF Development

Smith & Nephew plc; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 353,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

401k Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision

Parental Leave

Job summary

Smith+ Nephew in the United States is seeking a senior technical lead to translate LEAF customer needs into architecture and software delivery for hospital environments. You will mobilize multidisciplinary teams across a matrix organisation to deliver high‑quality digital and sensor technology solutions that meet clinical needs.

You will own the technical delivery plan, drive AGILE development, ensure EMR/EHR interoperability via HL7/FHIR, and lead architecture decisions from design through

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of medical device regulated SW development and hospital IT deployment.
• Experience translating customer needs into buildable requirements.
• Minimum 10 years in SW/Digital healthcare product development.

Responsibilities

• Owns the technical delivery plan and aligns roadmaps with global marketing.
• Leads end-to-end development of LEAF digital and sensor tech roadmap.
• Interacts with executive leaders across R&D, IT, and Global Marketing.
• Sets architecture direction from design to deployment and verifies delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

AGILE

Healthcare software

Education

BSc/MSc in relevant field

PhD preferred

Tools

HL7 standards

FHIR standards

Cloud infrastructure

DevSecOps

Job description

Life Unlimited. At Smith+ Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. As a senior technical lead accountable for translating LEAF customer needs to requirements through architecture design, development and deployment into the hospital environment we seek a leader to mobilize multidisciplinary internal and external teams across a matrix organisation to deliver effective, high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our customers to scope and schedule.

What will you be doing?

• Owns the technical delivery plan and accountable for aligning the product development roadmap with strategic global marketing.
• Leads the end-to-end development of LEAF digital and sensor technology product roadmap.
• Regular interaction with Executive leaders across R&D, IT, Global Marketing, Regional Sales and Marketing.
• Expert within the company in SW and digital organisation, providing technical and organisational leadership across software engineering, front-end and back-end development, systems engineering, V&V, test automation, data science and analytics, cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, interoperability and hospital IT integration.
• Broad understanding of evolving technology advancements in healthcare SaaS.
• Demonstrated experience in AGILE operating model developing and integrating digital products with EMR/EHR systems and hospital IT infrastructure.
• Experience with healthcare interoperability, interfaces, APIs and relevant standards such as HL7 and FHIR.
• Line management responsibilities for team members in the AWM SW and Digital development team.
• Technical design decisions, software and digital product development from architecture and requirements through development, integration, verification, validation, release and deployment.
• Ensuring programmes deliver against agreed scope, schedule, quality and technical requirements.
• Establish clear technical plans, priorities, dependencies, and technical risks.
• People Management: managing individual contributors within the SW/Digital team and developing individuals within roles.

What will you need to be successful?

1. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills across all levels of a matrix organisation
2. Flexibility and adaptability managing multiple priorities
3. Ability to work and influence cross-functionally
4. Deep knowledge of medical device regulated SW development, systems engineering, V&V, hospital IT deployment and EMR integration
5. Competency for interpreting customer needs and converting into clear, buildable and testable requirements
6. Minimum 10 years experience in SW/Digital healthcare product development with strong understanding of digital service deployment into global hospital facilities.
7. Education: Relevant Sciences or Engineering BSc/MSc. PhD preferred.

Travel: Under 20% You Unlimited.

The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $215,000 - $353,188 USD annually. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. In addition to base pay, we offer competitive bonus and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, generous PTO, paid company holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time annually, and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.

Inclusion + Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com/

Benefits

• 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+ Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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