VP of Technology- Healthtech

We are Merlin Digital Partner, a leading consultancy specializing in IT and digital talent acquisition with over 10 years of experience. We have helped scale top companies such as Wallapop, Glovo, Banc Sabadell, and Factorial, among others.

Focused on humanizing and streamlining recruitment processes, our goal is to transform companies by bringing in top talent. We stand out for deeply understanding each partner’s reality, not only their needs but also their essence.

Our partner is a fast-growing healthtech company founded in Barcelona and headquartered there, it has expanded to 10 countries with over 110 locations. Its blend of medical expertise and digitalization has earned recognition from Forbes as one of the fastest-growing healthtech companies.

The Mission: 

We are seeking a visionary VP of Technology to orchestrate an entire digital ecosystem. This role is the bridge between clinical excellence and technological innovation, overseeing everything from our patient-centric interfaces to the backbone of our medical facilities. If you are a pioneer in AI integration and thrive at the crossroads of healthcare and high-scale operations, you will find your mission here.

The Role:

• Strategic Vision: Architect and pivot the global technological roadmap to fuel the international scaling and business objectives.

• AI & Innovation: Spearhead the conception and rollout of artificial intelligence frameworks to optimize every facet of the organization.

• Organizational Leadership: Mentor and expand an elite, cross-functional tech department (Engineering, Infrastructure, and Platforms).

• Structural Oversight: Design a unified technical architecture that harmonizes patient apps with the internal clinical engines.

• Digital Ecosystem Management: Direct the evolution of our proprietary platforms, including patient journey mapping, CRM integration, and scheduling logic.

• Operational Synergy: Bridge the gap between medical workflows and digital tools to ensure a frictionless experience for both staff and patients.

• Data Intelligence: Construct a world-class data environment that transforms raw information into real-time strategic advantages.

• Scaling & Efficiency: Implement high-level automation to remove operational bottlenecks and accelerate growth.

• Resilience & Security: Guarantee the integrity, safety, and scalability of our systems across all global territories.

• Infrastructure Excellence: Govern cloud strategy, DevOps maturity, and overall system reliability (SRE).

• Governance & Compliance: Uphold the highest standards of data privacy and healthcare-specific regulations (e.g., GDPR), ensuring a bulletproof cybersecurity posture.

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate as a peer with Clinical, Commercial, and Ops teams to transform business requirements into robust tech solutions.

• Vendor Ecosystem: Manage key relationships with third-party providers and strategic tech partners.

What we are looking for:

• Executive Tenure: A minimum of 10 years leading high-impact technology departments.

• Platform Mastery: Demonstrated success in building and expanding complex, multi-layered digital environments.

• Future-Tech Fluency: Deep technical roots in AI, sophisticated data modeling, and process automation.

• Global Mindset: Experience managing technology in distributed, multi-national, and multi-site organizations.

• Architectural Depth: Solid grasp of modern cloud-native infrastructures and scalable system design.

• Talent Magnet: Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top-tier engineering talent.

• Business Translation: The ability to speak both "code" and "commerce," aligning tech investments with ROI and patient outcomes.

• Agility: Comfortable navigating the ambiguity and speed of high-growth environments.

• Regulated Industry Savvy: Previous exposure to HealthTech, MedTech, or highly regulated sectors is a significant advantage.

• Native/Bilingual Spanish speaker and professional English level.

• Availability to attend the office five days a week (with full flexibility).

What we offer:

• Impact-Linked Rewards: A competitive incentive structure directly tied to business performance and key milestones.

• Tech-First Workspace: Access to state-of-the-art office environments equipped with premium hardware.

• Exclusive Perks: Specialized corporate discounts and a comprehensive benefits package on company services.

• Executive Growth: Tailored development programs focused on professional evolution and leadership excellence.

• Accelerated Career Path: A high-velocity environment that provides significant opportunities for professional advancement.

Are you ready for the challenge? Apply now!