Bayer · 2 days ago
Chief Architect
Whippany, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$191K/yr - $286K/yr
15+ years expBayer is a visionary company dedicated to solving the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where health is accessible for all. They are seeking a Chief Architect to lead the design and implementation of innovative software architectures for their medical device products, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering a culture of excellence within their software development teams.
BiotechnologyChemicalHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop a common Radiology software technology strategy, aligning technology initiatives with business strategy and organizational goals
Empower the central architecture team and review boards to drive architecture harmonization and establish processes for managing scope changes
Integrate AI tools into the technology strategy with a focus on compliance and ethical considerations
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of software architects, cyber-security engineers, and software specialists
Ensure all software development activities comply with industry regulations and standards such as ISO 13485 and IEC 62304
Represent the software architecture team in the Software Development Leadership Team, engaging with key stakeholders to gather insights and feedback
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technology discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Proven track record of building and scaling international, multi-site software development teams
In-depth understanding of data governance, compliance, and regulations related to digital product development
Extensive experience in implementing Agile methodologies and building cloud-based, regulated software solutions
Strong knowledge of radiology workflows and technology standards, including PACS, RIS, DICOM, and FHIR
A results-driven mindset with a commitment to innovation and experimentation to deliver customer value
Ability to drive efficiency through accountability, lean practices, and empowering team members
Preferred
Masters or PhD in a relevant technical area
At least 15 years of experience in SiMD and SaMD software product development and maintenance
Visionary capabilities to set a framework and engage others to adopt/embrace defined approach
Exceptional leadership and motivational skills, with the ability to cultivate and sustain internal and external networks
Strength in being able to work in a matrix organization and effectively influence others
Benefits
Health care
Vision
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Sick leave
Company
Bayer
Bayer is a life science company that specializes in the areas of health care and agriculture.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.34BKey Investors
Bank of AmericaBill & Melinda Gates FoundationTemasek Holdings
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $331.5M
2024-12-06Post Ipo Debt· $5.29B
2022-11-08Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
Wolfgang Nickl
Member of the Board of Management of Bayer AG and CFO
Abi Abitorabi
VP, CGT Platform Implementation Lead
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