Senior Technical Manager, Data Interoperability

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

• Lead and manage a team of developers passionate about building data interoperability solutions, including HL7 and FHIR-based integrations.
• Design, architect, and deliver a data interoperability framework that enables seamless connectivity across lab systems, EHRs (Epic, Cerner), cloud services, and clinical tools as part of a unified platform.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the next-gen platform team to ensure alignment, integration, and cohesive delivery across products and services.
• Partner with product management to capture, validate, and translate customer and lab requirements into clear technical specifications and delivery plans.
• Work with data security, regulatory, and compliance teams to ensure software meets the highest standards for privacy, security (HIPAA), and regulatory readiness (e.g., CLIA, GDPR).
• Promote Agile development practices including sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Mentor and support team members, encouraging a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong backend/API focus.
• 5+ years of technical leadership or engineering management experience with at least 3 years of direct people management experience
• 3–5 years working in diagnostics, precision medicine, digital health, or biotech sectors.
• B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (M.S. preferred)
• Proven experience in delivering software using Agile methodology in regulated environments.

• Data Interoperability Standards: HL7 v2/v3, FHIR, SMART on FHIR.
• Programming Frameworks: Node.js, TypeScript, Express.js, JavaScript, Flutter.
• Cloud: Native development in AWS and/or Azure, including serverless, IAM, and containerized services.
• Clinical Systems: Integration experience with EHRs like Epic, Cerner, and other clinical or LIMS/LIS platforms.
• Security & Compliance: Understanding of HIPAA, GDPR, and secure coding standard methodologies.
• Development & Collaboration Tools: Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence), GitHub, GitLab, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience building and scaling interoperability platforms in IVD or regulated healthcare environments.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, microservices, and secure APIs.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to cross-functional and executive collaborators.
• Passion for mentoring engineers and building high-performing, inclusive teams.

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards