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Job Summary:

Nova Biomedical is seeking a Software Engineer Manager to lead a local software development team supporting new product development for Nova’s osmometer platforms. This role will provide on-site leadership in Norwood for the completion of the OsmoPRO Next project and the development of the OsmoPrime and OsmoTECH XT Multi instruments. The Software Engineer Manager will also help bring biotechnology software development capabilities in-house and support the execution of Nova’s software strategy across additional product platforms.

The ideal candidate is a strong software developer and early-career manager with experience leading medical device software through the complete product lifecycle, from development and commercial release through ongoing field support. This position is expected to manage approximately four employees and may oversee both Software Engineering and Software Quality Assurance functions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a local team of software engineers supporting osmometer new product development.
• Provide technical and managerial leadership for the completion of the OsmoPRO Next project and the development of the OsmoPrime and OsmoTECH XT Multi instruments.
• Manage software development activities throughout the complete medical device product lifecycle, including design, development, verification, validation, commercial release, and post-market support.
• Ensure software development activities comply with ISO 13485 requirements and applicable medical device quality system procedures.
• Guide the design, development, testing, integration, and maintenance of embedded and application software.
• Provide technical direction across embedded Linux, C#/.NET, SQL, C++, and Qt-based software environments.
• Partner with Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Quality Assurance, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and project leadership to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant products.
• Establish clear project priorities, resource plans, development schedules, and team objectives.
• Monitor project execution, identify technical and scheduling risks, and drive timely resolution of issues.
• Lead software design reviews, code reviews, troubleshooting activities, and root-cause investigations.
• Ensure software requirements, architecture, design documentation, test records, and traceability are complete and maintained throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support the continued development of an in-house biotechnology software platform and the integration of software capabilities associated with planned business growth and acquisition activity.
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and evaluate software engineering team members while promoting accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Support the management and coordination of Software Engineering and Software Quality Assurance resources.
• Promote consistent development practices, continuous improvement, and effective knowledge sharing across the software organization.

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience developing software for regulated medical devices in an ISO 13485 environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting software through the complete medical device product lifecycle, including commercial release and field support.
• Software development experience with embedded Linux, C#/.NET, SQL, C++, and Qt.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design, implementation, integration, testing, and maintenance.
• Experience leading or managing software engineers required.
• Experience managing or collaborating closely with Software Quality Assurance preferred.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical leadership with team management, project planning, and employee development.
• Knowledge of medical device software development processes, design controls, risk management, requirements traceability, verification, and validation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and nontechnical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive execution within a regulated product development environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to [25–50] pounds as required
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, video, and written communication.
• Ability to occasionally move about the office to access meetings or resources.

Why Work for Nova Biomedical

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location: Onsite in Norwood, MA office - 4 days/week on-site, 1 day/week remote after initial onboarding period

Targeted Salary Range: $160k-$185k

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.
About the Company

At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.

Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.

With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.

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Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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