Sr. Software Development Manager

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The Position

A healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That's what makes us Roche.

Diagnostics are an integral part of decision-making along every step of a person's health, wellness and disease journey. A diagnostic test alone can help clinicians change the course of someone's healthcare experience - and their life. We are a healthcare pioneer and the industry's global leader in in-vitro diagnostics, our Diagnostics Division pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo to redefine what's possible. Our commitment to research and development means we can bring to the market integrated solutions in diagnostic testing, laboratory efficiency, healthcare digitalisation and decision support tools and software. Our products deliver increasingly precise information to help save lives, prevent or control the risk of infection and monitor treatment effectiveness.

The Opportunity

Join a dynamic team of Software Architecture and Development professionals at the forefront of Roche Tissue Diagnostics. We're dedicated to creating the next generation of innovative products while continuously enhancing our existing offerings. As a Manager of Software Development, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our product roadmap and ensuring successful implementation.

As a leader in tissue diagnostics, Roche is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. We are seeking a Manager of Software Development to spearhead the creation and implementation of innovative software solutions that drive our product excellence. You will play a critical role in ensuring our diagnostic devices consistently deliver value to our customers and patients worldwide.

• Manage and coach internal and external software engineers and build high-performing teams. Establish operational objectives and work plans, and delegate assignments.

• Oversee the engineering aspects of software project management, ensuring quality, scope, schedule, budget adherence, and successful delivery of software products, processes, and methods.

• Responsible for proactively maintaining and continuously developing the skills and technical expertise of the software development and architecture teams required to support the future needs of the product roadmap and our legacy products.

• Identify and assess the required internal and external resources and proficiencies to ensure project plans and deliverables are accurate, complete, and achievable.

• Monitor and manage capacity, skills, experience and work to ensure timely delivery and continuously promote Quality First Time.

• Evaluate, advocate for, and oversee the development of new software products, processes, and methodologies assessing need, fit, feasibility, and soundness. Ensure the creation and maintenance of automated tests.

• Provide technical expertise, ensuring software aligns with coding standards, and regulatory requirements. As a subject matter expert, coaches team in solving software design obstacles.

• Collaborate with software leads to plan, implement, and document software development efforts. Ensure software documentation and deliverables are reviewed and aligned with our Quality System, relevant standards, and regulations.

Who you are:

• 9 Years experience in related functional area of expertise.

• 5 Years supervisory or project leader experience. Knowledgeable of the end-to-end development process and the linkages.

• Extensive experience in modular structured software development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven leadership and people management skills, including team building, coaching, goal setting, and developing talent.

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with a focus on building relationships, providing constructive feedback, and fostering collaboration.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and data to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners. Adept at influencing change and improving the organization beyond their assigned team.

• Deep expertise in software engineering, with a strong foundation in development methodologies, tools, and technologies. Understanding of Information Security and Data Privacy fundamentals.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality software solutions through effective software lifecycle management and technical leadership.

• Strategic problem solver with a proven ability to understand complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and get results.

• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, particularly within the IVD domain.

• Passion for staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

• Knowledgeable in effort estimating with a proven ability to manage resources, budgets, and timelines effectively.

• Knowledgeable in Lean Agile ways of working.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson, AZ is $131,600 - $244,400. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. Our integrated staining, workflow management and digital pathology solutions optimize laboratory efficiency to reduce errors and support diagnosis for pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and companion diagnostics.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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