Castor · 1 day ago
VP of Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expCastor is committed to revolutionizing medical research through cloud-based software solutions. As the VP of Engineering, you will lead the engineering organization in delivering secure and high-performing solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration and responsible AI-driven innovation.
Clinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalSoftwareTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Partner with our CPO and consulting CTO to translate our established 2-year technical roadmap into high-velocity execution standards
Own the long-term architectural direction, ensuring design decisions support company growth, data integrity, and innovation at scale
Promote technical excellence and best practices through shared infrastructure, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Set the vision for delivery and impact, leading cross-team initiatives to improve velocity, predictability, and quality across the organization
A hands-on approach to leadership, including participating in architectural deep-dives and maintaining a high bar for technical excellence through active review of complex system designs
Shape the leadership culture of the engineering organization, actively coaching leaders to build empowered, high-trust teams
Champion diversity, inclusion, and equitable growth opportunities while fostering a culture of learning and technical mentorship
Embed responsible AI adoption, integrating AI-driven insights, automation, and experimentation into core engineering practices
Represents engineering at the executive level, clearly communicating the engineering vision across the organization and externally
Act as a bridge between engineering, product, and commercial teams, ensuring smooth collaboration, shared understanding of priorities, and alignment on resource allocation
Create clear, data-driven visibility into engineering performance, quality metrics, and progress for the executive team
Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, business-relevant way to non-technical stakeholders
Drive organizational transformation and continuous improvement through data-informed decisions, experimentation, and transparent communication
Owns all assurance activities related to the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of customer, business partner, employee, and business information
You will be aware of the Castor quality policy, information security policy, and the procedures from the Quality and Information Security Management system (QISMS)
You will be following the Castor quality policy, information security policy, the code of conduct and the procedures from the Quality and Information Security Management system (QISMS)
Adhere to HIPAA regulations and company policies to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of personal data
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 years managing Directors or Managers of Managers in a high-growth SaaS environment
Proven experience in scaling high-integrity delivery operations and improving velocity without compromising technical rigor or audit readiness
Deep experience in cloud architectures, APIs, system design, and modern development practices
Strong track record of driving engineering excellence, balancing delivery speed with technical rigor and quality
Executive-level communication and presence, with a proven ability to synthesize complex technical strategy into clear business terms for the board and non-technical stakeholders
Direct experience operating and leading technical teams within a Quality Management System (QMS), with a strong focus on audit readiness for standards like QISMS
Must have maintained a close connection to technical execution
A deep commitment to developing and championing talent pipelines, with demonstrable success in scaling organizations while maintaining high engineering quality and cultural engagement
Experience managing capital and operational budgets for the engineering department, with accountability for cloud cost-efficiency
A growth mindset, open, reflective, and passionate about learning and continuous improvement
Relevant understanding of clinical guidelines: ICH-GCP(Good Clinical Practice), FDA 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, and relevant GXP Regulations and Guidances
Benefits
Guaranteed annual 'happy holidays' bonus
Employee Stock Option Plan
Learning & Development Budget to support your growth
Unlimited annual leave (25 days minimum)
A fully remote role, with support for your home office set-up
A flexible working schedule: nobody is tracking your time except you, we focus on output and delivery
A great work-life balance
Quarterly downtime weeks, well-being workshops, sleeping courses (for you and for new-borns) access to Open Up, virtual company events and celebrations
Company
Castor
Castor offers a cloud-based clinical data platform that simplifies and streamlines clinical trials processes.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$64.41MKey Investors
Two Sigma VenturesInkefEASME
2021-07-14Series B· $45M
2020-08-19Series A· $12M
2018-07-02Seed· $6.25M
Leadership Team
Andrew Sadler
Chief Technology Officer
Sebastiaan Knijnenburg
Principal Innovation Engineer & Founder
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