Software Engineering Manager

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 companies1, we deliver cloud-native software and services built specifically for the rapidly evolving needs of the industry. 

A Danaher company over 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.   

Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast paced, high performing, safe to fail and fun

environment which is founded on trust, empowerment and autonomy? Do you enjoy solving complex customer problems as a team?

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.21s,  

• 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: 

• 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 datacentric development practices. 

• Background in AWS, platform engineering and DevOps experience. 

• Exposure to regulated / validated environments such as GxP.