At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Almac, a growing organisation in the clinical technologies sector.
- Benefits: Supportive culture, career progression, and opportunities for learning and development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and exceptional customer service.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on human health while driving innovation and efficiency.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent experience; significant software development and project management experience.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
Location: Charnwood, Loughborough
Hours: 35 hours per week Monday-Friday with 10:00-16:00 core hours
Business Unit: Clinical Technologies
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Associate Director, Technical Solutions to provide operational and people leadership across our UK Technical Solutions function. The Associate Director, Technical Solutions will provide leadership and operational oversight for the UK Technical Solutions function, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality client-facing production systems while driving efficiency, compliance and continuous improvement.
The role is responsible for leading and developing teams, managing departmental resources and capacity, overseeing project delivery and risk management, supporting recruitment and workforce planning, and fostering a high-performing culture aligned to business objectives. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, the post holder will ensure effective implementation of technical, quality and regulatory processes while championing innovation, accountability and exceptional customer service.
Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast-paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long‑term career progression across the Almac Group. Our approach is simple – we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health.
What you need to be successful:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in computer science or information technology discipline or equivalent work experience in technical field, such as computer science or information technology discipline
- Significant experience of software development
- Significant experience managing software development or IT projects
- Understanding of both waterfall and agile/SCRUM SDLC disciplines
- Understanding of FDA 21 CFR Part 11 as it relates to software development
- Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in computer science or information technology discipline or equivalent work experience
- Significant experience of managing software development or IT projects
- Significant experience of clinical trials or related pharmaceutical industry experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of the clinical trial process
- Understanding of current Microsoft development and SDLC tools
- Basic understanding of Object Oriented Design [OOD] principles
- Basic understanding of Test‑Driven Design [TDD] and testing/code coverage
Closing Date: We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 13th September 2026.
Associate Director- technical solutions in Loughborough employer: Almac Group
Almac is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment in Charnwood, Loughborough, where innovation and collaboration thrive. As an Associate Director in Technical Solutions, you will benefit from extensive learning and development opportunities, alongside a commitment to career progression within a fast-paced, highly regulated industry. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and champions your growth while advancing human health.
