Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for building scalable, modular technology platforms?

Proclinical is seeking a Senior Manager of System Architecture to lead the development of end-to-end architecture across multidisciplinary domains including hardware, software, electronics, and consumables. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll drive innovation, technical governance, and regulatory compliance across product lines.

Responsibilities:

Define and lead system architecture across platforms (mechanical, electronic, software, consumables)Develop and implement modularization strategies and long-term architectural roadmapsMaintain reference architectures, interface contracts, and design guidelinesServe as Design Authority and ensure architectural consistency across projectsEnsure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 13485) and support risk managementGuide architectural trade-offs and cross-disciplinary technical decisionsContinuously improve architectural methodologies, tools, and internal R&D efficiencyProvide technical governance, planning, and KPI tracking to support project successOversee DevOps operations, including CI/CD pipelines and reusable internal modulesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology and architecture with strategic goalsRepresent the organization in technical consortia and standardization initiatives

Key Skills and Requirements:

Master's degree (or equivalent) in engineering, ideally in mechatronics, systems engineering, software engineering, or a related fieldContinued education in systems architecture or systems engineering (e.g., INCOSE certification)Proven years of working experience in R&D, including this within a senior system architecture roleProven experience in platform development and cross-functional collaborationStrong communication skills in English (German is a plus)Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits or external technical events

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Sheridon Lloyd on s.lloyd@proclinical.com or +41 61 563 1243.

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