Executive Engineering Leader, Life Sciences Instrumentation

About the role

A confidential and innovative life sciences technology company is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive the development and commercialization of next-generation scientific instrumentation and platform technologies. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organization at a pivotal stage and lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts that support advancements in biomedical research and drug development.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering strategy, product development, and technical execution across multiple disciplines.
• Drive the design, development, and commercialization of complex instrumentation platforms.
• Build, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering teams.
• Partner with scientific, commercial, operations, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Establish engineering processes that support innovation, quality, and scalability.
• Guide system architecture, integration, validation, and product lifecycle activities.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Significant experience developing scientific, biomedical, laboratory, or diagnostic instrumentation.
• Proven success leading engineering organizations and bringing products from concept to commercialization.
• Strong systems engineering and cross-functional leadership experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.

Preferred Experience

• Life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, laboratory automation, medical devices, or scientific instrumentation.
• High-growth, venture-backed, or innovation-driven environments.
• Commercial product development and multidisciplinary engineering leadership.

Benefits

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law.