SUMMARY
  - Lead the development and integration of digital solutions as part of SPR’s cutting-edge medical device portfolio. 
  - Drive product development by ensuring that digital applications, including mobile platforms and cloud environments, seamlessly enhance the functionality and user experience of SPR’s medical devices.
  - Oversee the design, development, and validation of digital applications for iOS and Android platforms, ensuring seamless integration with cloud-hosted environments. 
  - This role requires proven technical expertise in digital applications, mobile app development, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity, coupled with managing external developers.
  
 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
 Mobile Application Development:
  - Oversee the design and implementation of mobile applications, ensuring they meet user needs and regulatory requirements for medical devices
  - Integrate mobile applications with medical devices using wireless communication technologies, such as Bluetooth, to deliver seamless functionality
  - Guide the selection and application of development frameworks (native or cross-platform) to optimize product timelines and performance.
  - Oversee external contract developers to deliver mobile applications and cloud-based solutions on time and within scope 
  - Support verification, validation, and usability testing to meet NPD goals and ensure product safety and effectiveness
  - Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Information Technology, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, R&D, and Manufacturing teams to support all phases of the product lifecycle, from concept to commercial launch.
  
 Cloud Integration & Infrastructure Management:
  - Collaborate with IT personnel to support the development and maintenance of cloud-hosted production environments to support secure and scalable digital solutions
  - Collaborate with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and real-time monitoring for efficient development workflows
  
 Cybersecurity in Product Development:
  - Work with Regulatory and Compliance personnel to ensure all digital products meet FDA, ISO, and other relevant standards (e.g. cybersecurity) for Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and adhere to relevant data privacy laws, embedding security into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps)
  - Collaborate with security teams and oversee risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify potential security threats and mitigate risks.
  
 Contract Development Management:
  - Coordinate and manage external contract developers, ensuring alignment with internal NPD processes and milestones
  - Drive clear communication and collaboration between internal and external teams to balance project timelines, resources, and quality standards 
  
 Project Management & Process Improvement:
  - Establish and continuously improve workflows, tools, and best practices to accelerate the development of digital products as part of the NPD process 
  - Partner with Program Managers to ensure efficient execution of digital programs, overseeing project status, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies to keep development on schedule and within budget.
  
 People Management:
 - May manage one or more software engineers.
 
 Assumes other related duties as assigned.