Principal Product Technology Lead - Application Software

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies seeks an accountable technical leader for cross-platform application software across medical device ecosystems. You own technical excellence through the lifecycle, driving scalable delivery models that maximize value while ensuring regulatory integrity.

You will drive software strategy, lead parallel initiatives, and guide architecture, cybersecurity, and quality programs across business units, suppliers, and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• Advanced engineering or computer science degree strongly preferred.
• 15+ years progressive software development experience.
• 5+ years technical project leadership experience.
• 5+ years product development experience in medical device software.
• Experience implementing continuous delivery models at scale.

Responsibilities

• Own technical strategy and roadmaps for crossPlatform software initiatives.
• Establish continuous delivery frameworks for regular releases while maintaining quality.
• Represent organization as primary technical contact for application software product lines.
• Lead multiple parallel technical initiatives with effective prioritization.
• Define innovative software solutions and scalable architectures across platforms.
• Champion system architecture development and technical standards for interoperability.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Software architecture

Regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking

Software delivery

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Advanced engineering or computer science degree

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This role serves as the accountable technical leader for application software product lines operating horizontally across multiple equipment platforms and business functions. The position holds primary ownership for technical excellence and high-quality software performance across the complete lifecycle – from early concept development through deployment, maintenance, to end-of-life. Through deep technical expertise and influential leadership, this role orchestrates complex software initiatives that must satisfy diverse stakeholder requirements across multiple business units. The position drives product strategy, prioritizes cross‑functional needs, and implements scalable delivery models that maximize business value while ensuring robust technical integrity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Drive and own technical strategy and product roadmaps for cross‑platform application software initiatives, balancing requirements from multiple product lines and business units while exercising independent judgment in complex decisions
• Establish and govern continuous delivery frameworks that enable regular, predictable software releases while maintaining quality standards and accommodating evolving business priorities
• Represent the organization as the primary technical contact for application software product lines, engaging with external partners and customers on significant technical matters requiring cross‑organizational coordination
• Lead multiple parallel technical initiatives simultaneously, implementing effective prioritization frameworks that optimize resources and deliver maximum business value
• Define innovative software solutions through technical expertise and cross‑functional collaboration, anticipating problems and developing architectures that scale across multiple product platforms
• Champion system architecture development and technical standards that enable interoperability and integration across diverse equipment platforms and business systems
• Guide quality and regulatory strategy development for integrated healthcare software applications, directing comprehensive technical risk management approaches across business domains
• Drive cybersecurity excellence and risk mitigation strategies across the application portfolio, ensuring compliance with evolving industry standards and threat landscapes
• Provide technical mentorship across the organization, fostering excellence through advanced knowledge sharing and cross‑platform best practices
• Drive strategic technology partnerships through technical leadership, guiding software advancement initiatives that benefit multiple business units
• Lead system verification and integration activities across complex technology ecosystems, developing approaches that ensure robust solutions in diverse operating environments
• Guide strategic product decisions from concept through end‑of‑life, including evaluation of deployment models (on‑premise, cloud, SaaS) that best serve business needs while maintaining regulatory compliance
• Foster cross‑functional collaboration through technical influence and strategic decision making, ensuring alignment of technical vision across distributed development teams

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered
• Advanced engineering or computer science degree strongly preferred

Experience

• Minimum 15 years progressive technical experience in software development, with demonstrated expertise in cross‑platform applications
• Minimum 5 years technical project/program leadership experience managing multiple concurrent software initiatives
• Minimum 5 years of direct product development experience in the medical device software industry
• Demonstrated success implementing continuous delivery models at scale
• Strong expertise in systems engineering and integration across diverse technology platforms
• Track record of leading through influence in matrix organizations with multiple stakeholders
• Proven success driving complex technical programs with significant business impact across organizational boundaries

Skills

• Exceptional ability to balance competing priorities from multiple business units, making sound technical decisions that optimize overall value
• Strong business acumen with proven success shaping software product strategy through advanced technical expertise and cross‑functional alignment
• Excellence in communication with demonstrated ability to engage and influence technical and business audiences on complex software matters
• Technical mastery in software development processes with proven ability to guide innovative approaches in regulated environments
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving capabilities for unique technical challenges requiring evaluation of software intangibles across multiple platforms
• Demonstrated expertise in leading major software programs including strategic resource planning and risk management across distributed teams
• Comprehensive understanding of medical device software quality systems, cybersecurity frameworks, and regulatory requirements with proven implementation success
• Strong background in software technology assessment with proven ability to guide innovation initiatives that scale across business units
• Deep understanding of modern deployment architectures including on‑premise, cloud, and SaaS models and their implications for regulated environments
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships across organizational boundaries
• Expert proficiency with software engineering tools, DevOps practices, and product development systems

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An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General Labor Environment requirements include: use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, hand/finger dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Additional Physical Requirements

May require domestic and international travel based on business need.