LEX Diagnostics is a spin out from TTP, The Technology Partnership. LEX are an ambitious, well-funded point-of-care diagnostics business. We believe that fast, accessible molecular diagnostics will have a fundamental impact on how infectious diseases are managed at point of care and beyond. Our technology is uniquely able to address this challenge and we are commercialising it with partners who share our ambition. You can read more about LEX here.

We have an opportunity at LEX Diagnostics for a Head of Software to join the LEX team. In this position you’ll be responsible for building and leading the software function at LEX while still being hands on with the software development for the launch product. You’ll be joining us as part of the leadership team and will work closely with internal cross-functional teams and be the interface with our external collaboration partners.

So, if you have prior experience in leading regulated software developments and a passion for hands-on technical work then we would be excited to read your application.

What you will be doing:

• Building, leading and mentoring the software team.
• Supporting and developing the firmware and software of the LEX system.
• Confident at understanding the particular requirements of regulated software development for in vitro diagnostics (IVDs).
• Ensuring adherence to and upkeep of software requirements, along with their connections to other documents within the requirements structure.
• Working as part of the wider engineering team to troubleshoot and diagnose emerging issues.
• Leading formal software verification

Requirements

To be successful in this position, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in developing software and bringing regulated products to market.
• Previous involvement in regulated In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) development, including operating under ISO13485 and IEC62304.
• Significant experience in formal software verification
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and bare-metal development.
• A demonstrated track record of safety-critical software development.
• Confident in working with embedded systems, including the ability to interpret electronics schematics and execute I/O operations.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.

If you do have any of the following skills or experience, then these would be beneficial towards your application:

• Managerial experience in a start-up environment would be a benefit. Previous experience with verification of a medical device for FDA 510(k) / CLIA waiver submission
• Experience in C# and Python programming languages.
• Familiarity with MS Azure RTOS and MS Windows development.
• Enhanced understanding of electronics, including the ability to interpret component datasheets.
• Applied physics and/or engineering proficiency in mechanical, thermal, and optical systems.

Benefits

LEX Diagnostics is part of TTP Group, an employee-owned business. It operates from green surroundings in Melbourn, less than 10 miles south of Cambridge. TTP Group takes a long-term approach to investment and has been at the forefront of point-of-care diagnostics for over 20 years. Drawing upon the expertise of its consultants in the Life Science sector, and the management experience of a company with a 30-year track record of developing breakthrough technology and creating ambitious tech businesses, TTP Group invested core IP and staff into LEX in 2020.

Our benefits include

• Annual profit-related bonus
• Employer pension contribution of 12% of pensionable pay
• Private medical insurance for employees and dependants
• Free lunch and all-day refreshments
• Life insurance worth 6 x salary
• 25 days holiday with the option to carry over or bring forward 5 days
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, with the option to return part-time for a year
• Electric car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Public Transport Season ticket loan
• A wide range of social clubs and activities including squash, Zumba, yoga, arts and crafts and even our own rock band!
• Local sports facilities and theatre discounts and memberships as well as our own onsite gym to use

If you are passionate about developing firmware and software for ground-breaking medical devices, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Every application will receive a response.