Neogen Corporation · 14 hours ago
Senior Director, Instrumentation & Software
Southfield, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expNeogen Corporation is a company dedicated to protecting the world’s food supply. The Senior Director, Instrumentation & Software will lead a multidisciplinary R&D organization to define and deliver advanced instrumentation platforms and their software, setting long-term technology strategy and ensuring reliable, compliant solutions.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Define and own the long‑term instrumentation and software strategy, system architecture, and technology roadmap in alignment with R&D and business priorities
Lead, develop, and mentor a high‑performing engineering organization, including managers and senior technical experts across systems, hardware, firmware/embedded, and application software
Oversee end‑to‑end product lifecycle for instrumentation and software, from concept and requirements through architecture, design, implementation, verification/validation, release, and sustaining engineering
Establish and maintain best‑in‑class engineering processes and standards, including SDLC, Agile/hybrid practices, design controls, configuration management, cybersecurity, reliability, and documentation
Collaborate closely with Product Management, Quality/Regulatory, Operations/Manufacturing, Field Service, and Commercial teams to translate market and user needs into integrated hardware‑firmware‑software solutions and successful product launches
Manage program portfolios, budgets, and resource allocation; monitor KPIs/OKRs for engineering execution, quality, reliability, security, and team health, and drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent practical experience
Extensive experience (typically 12+ years) in engineering/R&D for instrumentation, embedded systems, or complex hardware-software products, including full lifecycle delivery from concept through commercialization and sustaining support
Significant leadership experience (typically 7+ years) managing multi-level teams in a product development environment, including other managers and senior engineers
Proven systems engineering background with demonstrated ability to define architectures spanning hardware, firmware, and software, and to apply modern software development practices (e.g., Agile/hybrid methodologies, CI/CD, automated testing, secure development)
Experience working in quality-driven or regulated environments (such as diagnostics, medical devices, aerospace, industrial) with familiarity in risk management, compliance practices, and design controls
Strong strategic and business acumen, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and a track record of delivering multiple complex programs on time and to committed objectives
Preferred
An advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant discipline
Experience in life sciences, diagnostics, laboratory automation, medical devices, industrial instrumentation, or related domains
Familiarity with standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, IEC 61010, functional safety, and cybersecurity standards
Experience with cloud connectivity, data platforms, and remote monitoring/control
Prior responsibility for multi-million-dollar R&D budgets and complex portfolio planning
Benefits
A comprehensive standard benefits package
Reasonable accommodations available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Company
Neogen Corporation
Neogen®’s Solutions Can Be Found at Every Step of the Food Chain.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Mikhael Nassif
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Joe Freels
Chief Commercial Officer
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