Vice President of Research & Development

Are you ready to shape the technology and innovation strategy of a growing healthcare software business and make a real impact on patient care?

At Harris Health Alliance, part of the Harris Computer Group and Constellation Software, we develop mission-critical software that healthcare organisations across the UK and Ireland rely on every day, from maternity and genomics to child digital health, NHS integration and quality management.

We're looking for a Vice President of Research & Development to lead our product, engineering, platform and quality teams, driving innovation while ensuring our solutions remain reliable, secure and compliant.

Why join us?

As a member of our Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Executive Vice President, you'll shape the future of our technology and product strategy. You'll take ownership of the R&D roadmap and budget, lead high-performing teams and drive innovation across our healthcare software portfolio. You'll also have the opportunity to help develop a future AI consultancy and Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) offering. Backed by the long-term stability and growth strategy of Harris Computer, you'll play a key role in advancing healthcare technology and supporting better patient outcomes.

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What you will do

Your key responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):

• Set and deliver the R&D strategy and product roadmap across our healthcare portfolio
• Lead product management, software engineering, platform engineering and QA
• Own the R&D budget and prioritise investment on clear customer and commercial returns
• Deliver releases on time and to a high standard, while tackling technical debt
• Keep live services stable and secure, and products compliant with ISO and medical device regulations
• Drive AI-enabled engineering to improve speed, quality and efficiency
• Coach and develop a talented team of product and technology leaders

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What we are looking for

• 8+ years leading R&D, engineering or product teams, including 5+ at senior level
• Experience leading both product and engineering in a software business
• R&D budget ownership and investment decisions grounded in financial return
• A strong track record of predictable delivery and quality assurance
• Experience of regulated software, ideally healthcare (ISO 13485/27001, MDR, DCB0129)
• Hands-on enthusiasm for AI and modern engineering practices
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and coaching skills
• Desirable: NHS or public sector software, NHS integration standards, SaaS platforms

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