This role is a remote position for candidates in Europe.

About Us:

ZONTAL is a leading provider of data preservation and digital transformation solutions for the Life Sciences industry. Our platform empowers enterprises to streamline IT processes, facilitate AI/ML integration, enhance regulatory compliance, and accelerate time-to-market for life-saving products. With a global presence across the US, Europe, and Asia, ZONTAL delivers world-class support to our clients at any time, in any location, through a network of trusted partners.

Position Overview:

The Vice President of Software R&D at ZONTAL will be a core member of the executive team, responsible for driving the development of scalable, innovative solutions that align with the company's strategic goals. This role requires a strong technical leader with a deep understanding of software development, architecture, and product delivery focusing on digital transformation in Pharma, Biotech, Specialty Chemicals, AgroSciences, CPG, and Discrete Manufacturing. The VP of Software R&D will collaborate closely with Product Management, Sales, Professional Services, and Support to ensure that ZONTAL's platform continues to evolve and address the complex challenges faced by our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategy:

• Develop and implement a R&D vision and strategy that aligns with the overall company objectives.
• Lead and mentor a global engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of engineering efforts with Product Management, Sales, Professional Services, and Support.

Product Development and Innovation:

• Oversee the end-to-end development and maintenance of ZONTAL’s software products, ensuring timely, high-quality releases.
• Drive innovation by identifying new technologies, processes, and tools that will improve product scalability, performance, security, and sustainability and meet client needs.
• Lead Research efforts to help customers maximize value of ZONTAL-hosted data.
• Champion the adoption of modern software development practices, including Agile methodologies, DevOps, and automation.

Team Building and Development:

• Build and scale a global high-performing R&D organization, identifying top talent and fostering professional growth.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging the exchange of ideas and best practices.
• Identify and address skill gaps within the team, investing in continuous learning and development programs.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Partner with Product Management to define and execute the product roadmap, ensuring alignment between R&D, business goals and the voice of customer.
• Work closely with the Professional Services team to ensure that client implementations are supported by robust, scalable, and sustainable software solutions.
• Serve as a key technical advisor to executive leadership, providing insights on technology trends, risks, and opportunities.

Quality and Performance:

• Establish and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, and documentation to ensure the delivery of secure, reliable software.
• Monitor and improve system performance, scalability, and maintainability, ensuring the platform can support the growing demands of ZONTAL’s global clients.
• Oversee the implementation of robust security practices, ensuring full compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in software development and engineering leadership, with at least 5 years in a senior management or executive role.
• Proven experience leading global engineering teams in the development of complex, enterprise-level software solutions.
• Strong understanding of modern software architecture, cloud computing (AWS), and SaaS delivery models, including multi-tenancy and security best practices.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in the Life Sciences industry is a significant advantage.
• Deep familiarity with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, CI/CD processes, and cloud-native development.
• Demonstrated success in driving innovation, managing complex cloud-based projects, and delivering scalable, high-quality SaaS solutions on time and within budget.

 

Learn more about ZONTAL by visiting: www.zontal.io