Director, Product Engineering

Looking for a Product Engineering Lead who can play a critical role in shaping the technical direction and execution of suite of innovative products/platforms designed in the life sciences industry for the Biopharma companies to be commercially successful.  One such platform that focuses on Customer engagement & experience requires a strategic thinker and technical leader who can effectively collaborate with stakeholders, product strategy owner, align technical strategies with business goals, and drive the development of cutting-edge analytics capabilities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing the engineering efforts for various modules of an end-to-end Customer Engagement Platform. This role requires deep expertise in both software engineering and the pharma commercial analytics landscape, with a focus on leveraging data to drive personalized customer engagements.

The successful candidate will report into VP of Product Engineering, working closely with cross-functional teams, including offshore development partners, to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and compliant solutions. This role demands a proactive approach to innovation and problem-solving, with the ability to adapt to the rapidly evolving technological and regulatory environment of the pharmaceutical industry.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Strategy:
   • Serve as the engineering lead for the Customer Engagement Platform, setting the technical vision and strategy.
   • Collaborate with the Product Owner to translate business requirements into technical specifications and product features.
   • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence within the engineering team.
2. Platform Development:
   • Oversee the design & development of various platform modules.
   • Ensure seamless integration and execution across various engagement channels and partnerships (DSPs, content creators, Media Channels etc.).
3. Team Management:
   • Lead and mentor a diverse engineering team, including offshore development partners, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
   • Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and deliverables to meet business objectives and client expectations.
4. Technical Expertise:
   • Data Architecture and Management: Design and implement robust data architectures that support efficient data processing, storage, and retrieval. Ensure that data management practices facilitate high-quality analytics and insights generation.
   • Technology Stack Evaluation: Evaluate and select appropriate technology stacks, tools, and frameworks that align with business objectives and technical requirements. Ensure that the technology choices support scalability, flexibility, and innovation.
   • API Development and Integration: Oversee the development of APIs and integration points to ensure seamless interoperability with external systems, partners, and data sources. Facilitate the expansion of platform capabilities through strategic integrations.
   • Multi-tenant and SaaS Architecture: Design, develop and deploy multi-tenant and SaaS architectures that cater to the unique needs of multiple clients, ensuring efficient resource utilization, data isolation, and scalability. Implement deployment strategies for seamless onboarding of new tenants and updates across the platform.
   • Security and Data Privacy: Implement best practices for data security and privacy, e