Director R&D Technical Lead – Animal Health (Cambridgeshire, U.K. / San Diego, U.S.) Travel requirement: 25%. As Technology Lead, you will be the technical cornerstone of our product team. You will drive the architecture, technical quality, and delivery across hardware, software, data, AI, and design. Partnering closely with Product Managers, designers, and engineers, you will ensure that technical solutions align with product goals, customer needs, and business outcomes. You will lead by example, foster a culture of technical excellence, and deliver scalable, high‑impact, and maintainable technology solutions throughout the product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Technical Strategy & Architecture – Collaborate with Product Managers and designers to translate product goals into technical solutions; define and lead product architecture ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability; drive architectural decisions and advocate best practices in hardware, software, data, AI, testing, and deployment. Collaboration & Cross‑Functional Leadership – Partner with functional R&D leads to support and grow engineers; mentor and coach engineers across hardware, software, and data engineering; collaborate cross‑functionally with Product Management, Design, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to ensure alignment and delivery; facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams, connecting technical teams directly with customers as appropriate. Quality, Delivery & Innovation – Ensure speed to market while maintaining quality, scalability, and performance; identify technical risks early and define mitigation strategies; stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve product capabilities and technical processes; drive innovation by leveraging internal platforms and core technologies and exploring new approaches. Performance & Accountability – Share accountability with the Product Manager for delivering measurable results; define, track, and report on technical performance metrics (e.g., system uptime, scalability, reliability, technical debt management, code quality); ensure engineering practices meet high standards for security, compliance, and sustainability; own technical trade‑offs and balance customer needs, business outcomes, and maintainability. Required Education, Experience and Skills Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, information systems, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. Proven experience in system architecture / engineering, technical leadership, or leading development teams in a product‑driven environment. Strong technical expertise in relevant programming languages, frameworks, and cloud infrastructure. Demonstrated expertise in hardware design and engineering as well as software development practices. Deep understanding of the product development lifecycle and agile methodologies. Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to make sound technical decisions under uncertainty. Experience mentoring and leading engineering teams to deliver high‑quality, scalable solutions. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with customers and cross‑functional stakeholders. Passion for building products that solve real customer problems and deliver measurable value. Mindset focused on ownership, accountability, and customer focus; comfortable signing up for results and driving outcomes through others. Business experience in both large‑scale companies and start‑ups preferred. Required Skills Cloud Infrastructure Cloud Technology Collaborative Communications Collaborative Leadership Electrical Engineering Hardware Development Manufacturing Pasture Management Product Lifecycle Product Management Technical Debt Technical Leadership Preferred Skills Business Enterprise Architecture (BEA) Capability Development Emerging Technologies Financial Management Innovation Organizational Structures Portfolio Management Professional Development Solution Architecture Stakeholder Relationship Management Strategic Planning Workforce Planning Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr