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# Sub Chapter Lead Software Development

- **Company:** Roche
- **Location:** Barcelona, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Software Engineering
- **Published:** July 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/e72b93c9fbdb8d56224d923982c29b050

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree with 8-10 years, Master's degree with 7-10 years, or vocational qualification with 10 years of relevant medical device industry experience (or equivalent).
 * Deep specialized knowledge and solid background in software engineering.
 * Proven track record of independently leading, motivating, and developing larger teams of specialists and managers.
 * High proficiency in agile frameworks (Scrum, sprints, retrospectives).
 * Systemic mindset and the ability to guide transformations and implement effective solutions.
 * High level of English proficiency.
 * Preferred residence in Barcelona.

## Description

* Drive strategy, culture, and ways of working for the Software Development department in Research & Development.
 * Act as a key enabling player for Roche Diagnostics' capabilities in software development within analytics/pre-analytics:
 + Maintain and evolve the Sub Chapter's overarching expertise within the cross-functional network.
 + Develop the capabilities of specialists, guiding translation of patient and customer needs into product design and development, implementation of IVD requirements, and product care solutions through the product lifecycle.
 * Lead software development activities:
 + Requirements specification and review at the instrument and unit level.
 + Delivery of software architecture and development activities at the instrument and unit level.
 + Design, specification, development, testing, and transfer to operations of all software components.
 + Third-level support for customer inquiries.
 * Provide effective and inspirational leadership for the department by coaching and liaising within the network.
 * Support the implementation of R&D's short-term to mid-term strategy for products and solutions in the analytics/pre-analytics field:
 + Enable a network of experts to proactively influence and maintain the quality and sustainability of product design for the portfolio.


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