Job Title: Head of IT Location: Madrid Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: €110,000 - €140,000 per year About Company: MedTech company specializing in innovative healthcare solutions, combining cutting-edge technology with a mission to improve patient outcomes.
Seeking a highly technical and strategic Head of IT with a strong hands-on background to drive our IT infrastructure, systems, and compliance in a regulated medical environment.
Key Responsibilities: IT Infrastructure Systems Oversee and optimize cloud-based and on-premises IT infrastructure supporting real-time data acquisition and medical device connectivity.
Lead the implementation of robust data pipelines for medical-grade analytics platforms, ensuring scalability and fault tolerance.
Manage IT networks to support secure integration of IoT-enabled devices used in clinical and operational environments.
Data Security Compliance Ensure adherence to regulatory standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and MDR for all IT systems.
Implement and manage end-to-end encryption protocols, secure APIs, and access control mechanisms to protect sensitive patient data.
Perform regular audits and penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities and maintain a robust cybersecurity framework.
Digital Transformation Spearhead the transition to advanced medical software platforms, integrating AI/ML for diagnostics and predictive analysis.
Drive the adoption of DevOps practices to improve the development and deployment of internal medical applications.
Collaborate with RD teams to ensure IT infrastructure aligns with requirements for clinical trials and device validation.
Disaster Recovery Business Continuity Design and maintain a high-availability IT architecture to minimize downtime in critical healthcare operations.
Develop disaster recovery and backup solutions, ensuring compliance with medical industry standards.
Team Leadership Lead a cross-functional IT team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.
Provide mentorship and training to align IT operations with the company's mission and regulatory demands.
Key Requirements: Experience: Proven track record as an IT leader in a MedTech, healthcare, or regulated industry, with 10 years of hands-on experience in IT systems, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of AWS/Azure/GCP, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), database management (PostgreSQL, MongoDB), and networking protocols.
Regulatory Acumen: Deep understanding of medical IT compliance frameworks (ISO 13485, ISO 62304, MDR).
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, strategic mindset, and excellent leadership and communication skills.