Head of LEAF Development
Smith+Nephew
Summary
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.
Job description
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?
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills across all levels of a matrix organisation
- Flexibility and adaptability managing multiple priorities
- Ability to work and influence cross-functionally
- Deep knowledge of medical device regulated SW development, systems engineering, V&V, hospital IT deployment and EMR integration
- Competency for interpreting customer needs and converting into clear, buildable and testable requirements
- Minimum 10 years experience in SW/Digital healthcare product development with strong understanding of digital service deployment into global hospital facilities.
- Education: Relevant Sciences or Engineering BSc/MSc. PhD preferred.
- Travel: Under 20%
Requirements
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills across all levels of a matrix organisation
- Flexibility and adaptability managing multiple priorities
- Ability to work and influence cross-functionally
- Deep knowledge of medical device regulated SW development, systems engineering, V&V, hospital IT deployment and EMR integration
- Competency for interpreting customer needs and converting into clear, buildable and testable requirements
- Minimum 10 years experience in SW/Digital healthcare product development
- Strong understanding of digital service deployment into global hospital facilities
- Relevant Sciences or Engineering BSc/MSc
- PhD preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical Leave Programs
- Parental Leave
- Generous PTO
- Paid Company Holidays
- Volunteer Time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account
- Fertility & Adoption Assistance
- Discounted Stock Options
- Hybrid Work Model
Company overview
Smith+Nephew is a global portfolio medical technology company with a rich history dating back to 1856, originally founded as a chemist shop in Hull, UK. The company specializes in the repair, regeneration, and replacement of soft and hard tissue through innovative medical devices and technologies. Operating through three core business units—Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT, and Advanced Wound Management—Smith+Nephew serves healthcare professionals and patients in over 100 countries worldwide. With approximately 18,000 employees, the company generated annual sales of $5.5 billion in 2023 and is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (FTSE100) and New York Stock Exchange. Their product portfolio includes joint replacement systems, robotics-assisted surgical platforms, sports medicine implants, advanced wound care solutions, and ENT technologies. The company is pioneering new frontiers in medical technology, including Spatial Surgery systems that integrate augmented reality and real-time data processing for enhanced surgical precision. Smith+Nephew's mission centers on their "Life Unlimited" purpose, aiming to restore patients' bodies and self-belief through technological innovation that removes limitations on living.