Vice President of Research & Development

Are you ready to shape the technology and innovation strategy of a growing healthcare software business and make a real impact on patient care?

At Harris Health Alliance, part of the Harris Computer Group and Constellation Software, we develop mission-critical software that healthcare organisations across the UK and Ireland rely on every day, from maternity and genomics to child digital health, NHS integration and quality management.

We're looking for a Vice President of Research & Development to lead our product, engineering, platform and quality teams, driving innovation while ensuring our solutions remain reliable, secure and compliant.

Why join us?

As a member of our Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Executive Vice President, you'll shape the future of our technology and product strategy. You'll take ownership of the R&D roadmap and budget, lead high-performing teams and drive innovation across our healthcare software portfolio. You'll also have the opportunity to help develop a future AI consultancy and Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) offering. Backed by the long-term stability and growth strategy of Harris Computer, you'll play a key role in advancing healthcare technology and supporting better patient outcomes.

What you will do

Your key responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):

• Set and deliver the R&D strategy and product roadmap across our healthcare portfolio
• Lead product management, software engineering, platform engineering and QA
• Own the R&D budget and prioritise investment on clear customer and commercial returns
• Deliver releases on time and to a high standard, while tackling technical debt
• Keep live services stable and secure, and products compliant with ISO and medical device regulations
• Drive AI-enabled engineering to improve speed, quality and efficiency
• Coach and develop a talented team of product and technology leaders

What we are looking for

• 8+ years leading R&D, engineering or product teams, including 5+ at senior level
• Experience leading both product and engineering in a software business
• R&D budget ownership and investment decisions grounded in financial return
• A strong track record of predictable delivery and quality assurance
• Experience of regulated software, ideally healthcare (ISO 13485/27001, MDR, DCB0129)
• Hands-on enthusiasm for AI and modern engineering practices
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and coaching skills
• Desirable: NHS or public sector software, NHS integration standards, SaaS platforms
  

About Us

Harris Health Alliance is part of Harris Computer, a global provider of mission-critical software solutions and a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), one of the world's largest software acquirers. We support healthcare organisations worldwide through innovative software that helps improve clinical and operational outcomes.

Benefits

Harris offer an extremely competitive UK employee benefits programme. 5 Personal Days leave entitlement are granted over and above the standard 25 days holiday and bank holidays. Harris also offers all UK employees an annual Lifestyle Reward amounting £325 per annum/pro rata.

Supporting your application

Our recruitment process will comprise of interviews and, at times, a written exercise, an assessment day and/or a presentation. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you. If your application is progressed, please make us aware of any adjustments or additional support we can provide you with.