Job Description

Associate Director of Technical Solutions

Hours

: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Flexible working pattern.

Ref No:

HRJOB10698

Business Unit:

Clinical Technologies

Location:

Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK

Open To:

Internal and external candidates

About The Role

Join a global leader in interactive response technology. For over 25 years, Almac Clinical Technologies has combined cutting edge innovation with unparalleled expertise to support the biopharmaceutical industry in delivering life changing therapies to patients worldwide.



We're looking for a driven Associate Director of Technical Solutions to lead the day-to-day operations of our UK Technical Solutions team. Reporting to the Director of Technical Solutions, you'll play a pivotal role in delivery high quality systems, driving operational excellence, and fostering a positive, high-performance culture.

What You'll Do

Lead and support the UK Technical Solutions staff; a team of approx. 50 Software Developers and Testers spread across three UK offices.

Developers are using C#, ASP.net, MVC, LINQ. Testers are using a combination of manual and automation testing.

Oversee the day-to-day operations and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software for use in Clinical Trials.

Take a lead role in the recruitment of new technical staff as we look to significantly expand the team. Overseeing the onboarding of new staff and the development of the existing staff.

Ensure compliance with business, technical and regulatory standards.

Drive performance through effective resource allocation, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Provide strategic oversight & direction of our technical solutions UK team.

About you

To be successful in this role, we're looking for you to have:



A robust technical foundation, including a Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, along with extensive hands-on expertise in software development and project management. Proficiency in both Agile/SCRUM and Waterfall methodologies is essential, as well as comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks such as FDA 21 CFR Part 11.



The ideal candidate will be a confident leader and team motivator, capable of combining strategic thinking with strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment are crucial. The candidate should be adept at delivering high quality outcomes while effectively managing multiple priorities with precision.

Closing Date:

Sunday 29th June 2025 at 1700 hours

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.