Job Description

About the Role

3 days onsite – hybrid schedule (flexible)

We are seeking a Software Development Director to lead global software R&D teams within the Productivity Solutions Division. This role manages a distributed organization, including direct reports, an international supervisor, and offshore vendor teams.

You will drive the delivery of software solutions for regulated life sciences applications, ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global teams, including direct reports, managers, offshore teams, and external vendors

• Oversee full software development lifecycle across multiple concurrent projects

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including ISO 13485 (required)

• Drive Design Control processes, product lifecycle management, and quality outcomes

• Manage resources, budgets, and vendor relationships

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across software, genomics, and pathology domains

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical or scientific field

• 10+ years of product development experience (software and/or hardware)

• 7+ years of leadership experience managing global, distributed teams

• Strong background in software R&D and delivery in regulated environments

• Direct experience with ISO 13485 and medical device quality systems (required)

• Domain knowledge in genomics, pathology, or life sciences preferred

• Experience managing offshore teams, contractors, and vendors

Key Skills

• Proven leadership of global, multi-layered teams (including managers and vendors)

• Strong program management across multiple projects

• Ability to operate in regulated environments and drive compliance

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Focus on execution, quality, and continuous improvement

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least June 30, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $213,696.00 - $333,900.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

R&D