At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering teams to enhance software quality and drive innovation in BioPharma.
- Company: Join IDBS, a trusted partner for top global BioPharma companies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare by leveraging AI/ML technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in software development and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 76023 - 95029 £ per year.
IDBS empowers BioPharma organizations to unlock the full potential of AI/ML to improve the lives and patient outcomes. As a trusted long-standing partner to 80% of the top 20 global BioPharma companies, we deliver cloud-native software and services built specifically for the rapidly evolving needs of the industry. A Danaher company with 35 years of scientific informatics expertise, IDBS helps organizations design, execute and orchestrate processes; manage, contextualize and structure data; and gain valuable insights throughout the product lifecycle, from R&D through manufacturing. Widely recognised for our E-WorkBook platform, we’ve expanded our portfolio with flexible and scalable IDBS Polar and PIMS cloud platforms, enabling scientists to make smarter, faster decisions with confidence in both GxP and non-GxP environments.
What We’ll Get You Doing
- Lead cross‑functional initiatives, supported by Engineering Director, to enhance quality, security, reliability and productivity. This includes championing best practices, strengthening data platform, integrating AI‑driven tooling, and applying Agile ways of working to accelerate delivery.
- Champion a strong customer‑focused culture by ensuring engineering decisions align with user needs, improve customer experience and deliver measurable value.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation by optimising processes, reducing friction and raising engineering standards across the organization.
- Develop and coach your team to deliver high‑quality software through guidance on modern engineering practices, architectural patterns and clean coding principles. Experience with Python, Java and frontend technologies like React is a plus.
- Grow and develop engineering talent through structured performance reviews, regular 1‑2‑1s, and clear personal development objectives.
- Strengthen collaboration and communication by working closely with Scrum Masters, Strategy, Product, Architecture, Quality and other key stakeholders.
- Instil a start‑up mindset by promoting speed, ownership and experimentation to drive innovation and impactful delivery.
What Success Looks Like
- Proven leadership in building highly engaged engineering teams that consistently deliver high‑quality software through strong management and Agile delivery practices.
- Effective people management grounded in active listening, supporting individual growth, and fostering diversity in a psychologically safe environment.
- Clear communication of technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Consistent delivery of secure and high‑quality engineering outcomes.
- Continuous improvement to drive delivery efficiency incrementally.
- Effective collaboration across cross‑functional teams to achieve aligned customer‑focused results.
- A proactive, innovative mindset that embraces ownership, experimentation and modern engineering practices.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with AI‑driven engineering tools and data‑centric development practices.
- Background in AWS, platform engineering and DevOps experience.
- Exposure to regulated / validated environments such as GxP.
Software Engineering Manager in Woking employer: IDBS Group
At IDBS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through structured performance reviews and personal development objectives, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while contributing to meaningful advancements in the BioPharma industry. Located in a dynamic environment, we offer the unique advantage of working alongside top-tier global companies, empowering you to make a significant impact in improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge technology.
