Vice President, Software and Algorithm Engineering

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Job description

Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States - Hybrid

About our Company: Foresight Diagnostics is an early-stage, venture-backed molecular diagnostics company that is developing non-invasive cancer detection technologies to improve the lives of patients worldwide. Our portfolio of cell-free DNA based liquid biopsy tests are rooted in novel and proprietary methods developed at Stanford University. Our approach enables the earlier detection of smaller tumors, leading to more personalized and effective cancer treatment strategies for patients. We have deep expertise in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), and maintain a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with significant opportunities for high-impact contribution and rapid professional growth. Foresight Diagnostics is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

About the Role: We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary leader to lead our DART (Data, Algorithms, Research and Technology) team in the design, development, implementation and execution of our advanced cancer diagnostic products and algorithms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leading multi-disciplinary teams including, software engineering, bioinformatics, systems engineering, particularly within the molecular diagnostics or medical device industry. This role is responsible for the development of both the medical device software and internal lab-supporting tools, such as Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and data management tools.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering and/or bioinformatics with a focus on algorithm development and medical device software.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading teams with increasing scope of responsibility.

• Proven track record of delivering complex software projects

• Understanding of regulatory requirements and quality standards for medical device software.

• Strong knowledge of system design, integration, and validation processes.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Knowledge of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and data management tools, a plus.

What You Will Do:

• Leadership and Strategy:

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of software engineers, bioinformaticians, and system engineers.

  • Develop and execute the strategic vision for algorithm development and software engineering.

  • Support the development and growth of cross functional teams and leaders through education and development initiatives

  • Collaborate with executive leadership to align software development initiatives with overall business objectives.

  • Evaluate "build versus buy" decisions to determine the most efficient and cost-effective approach for project completion.

  • Allocate resources effectively to balance workload and meet project deadlines.

• Software and Algorithm Development:

  • Oversee the development and implementation of internal lab-supporting tools, including LIMS and data management systems.

  • Lead the design and development of advanced algorithms to support bioinformatics and medical device functionality.

  • Drive the development of robust, scalable, and secure medical device software in compliance with industry standards and regulations.

  • Ensure the integration and interoperability of software systems across various platforms and products.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate clinical and scientific requirements into innovative algorithmic solutions.

• Quality & Compliance:

  • Ensure all software products meet regulatory requirements and quality standards.

  • Oversee the documentation of software development processes, including requirements, design specifications, testing, and validation.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the team.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to develop new skills and explore novel approaches.

This role is offering a salary between $250,000-295,000 and is eligible for equity offerings. Foresight offers benefits including paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave (if applicable), alongside medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k with company match.

The application deadline for this position is October 15, 2024.

You will be working on interesting problems with extremely high impact. We promote the professional development of our employees and will encourage upward mobility within the company for high performing employees. Foresight Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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