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Engineering Manager

ADLIB
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An innovative BioTech company in London is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers and data professionals.
  • Candidates should have a background in pharma or biotechnology and at least 4 years of experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.
  • The role involves overseeing software development for a therapeutic drug development platform and collaborating with the CTO on software strategy.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £100,000, along with benefits such as hybrid working, 25 days annual leave, and a generous stock option plan.
  • Applicants must be based in the UK and possess the right to work, as sponsorship is not available for this role.
We are thrilled to be working with an innovative BioTech based in London who are recruiting for an Engineering Manager to oversee a team of software engineers and data professionals.Their platform combines human and machine intelligence to accelerate the discovery of next-generation therapeutic antibodies. By integrating data science, robotic automation, and synthetic biology, this company aims to radically improve and speed up the drug discovery process.I am looking to speak with individuals with a pharma or biotechnology background who have experience in leading, coaching and mentoring software engineers and data professionals. You will need to have a strong software engineering skills, with experience in software design and architecture.What you’ll be doingThe Software Engineering team is responsible for building software that glues together the therapeutic drug development platform. From making tools that help the team experiment as efficiently as possible, to building a high-quality experimental data platform, software is key to their success. You will be leading a team of 4-6 Software and Data Engineers, ensuring they remain motivated, engaged, and focused on delivering exceptional results. Collaborate with the CTO to define the software strategy and roadmap, making key tactical decisions and setting high standards for development practices. Take ownership of driving and executing the company's software strategy, while supporting your team with regular feedback, addressing performance issues, and recognizing their unique strengths and contributions. Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, timelines, and budget constraints. Foster a culture of continuous improvement across code quality, architecture, processes, and team workflows.What experience you’ll need
  • Experience leading, coaching and mentoring engineers (4+ reports).
  • Product and project management experience and skills: setting roadmaps, being organised and disciplined, showing attention to detail, and following up to ensure the right results.
  • Strong foundations in software engineering, software design, and architecture.
  • Experience building secure/scalable platforms/products on cloud platforms.
  • An empathetic leadership style and you build strong, effective relationships.
  • Good experience working with teams and stakeholders from a laboratory/scientific background.
  • Good experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience partnering with research and data science/bioinformatics or cheminformatics teams.
  • Experience partnering with executive stakeholders.
  • Experience in the life sciences industry, ideally a pharma or biotechnology company.
  • Familiarity with LIMS and ELN systems and their use in biotechnology companies.
What you’ll get in return for your talents?? Salary up to £100,000.�? Hybrid working with 3 days in the office.�? 25 days annual leave (plus the bank holidays).?? Budget for self-study.?? A generous stock option plan.?? Life insurance 3 x your salary.??�???? 24/7 access to GP Services.?? Private medical insurance.??�???? Discounted gym membership.?? Workplace nursery scheme.What next?If this role sounds like it could be your next career move, please get in touch with Amber at or apply with your most up to date CV.Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position, applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work.''

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