Sr Systems Engineer Technical Manager

Requisition ID:  34325  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

SR Systems Engineer Technical Manager

ABOUT TERUMO BLOOD AND CELL TECHNOLOGIES

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a medical device company. Our products, software and services enable customers to collect and prepare blood and cells to help treat challenging diseases and conditions. Our employees around the world believe in the potential of blood and cells to do even more for patients than they do today.

For more information about Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies visit us on www.terumobct.com. Follow @terumobct on Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube (link).

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer Technical Lead to drive the design, development, and implementation of modern, scalable, and resilient digital solutions. This role combines deep technical expertise, architectural leadership, and strategic influence with the ability to collaborate across disciplines in a regulated medical device environment.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures (Azure preferred), SaaS system design, event-driven architectures, and secure device/cloud integration. They will lead technical decision-making, mentor engineering teams, and ensure alignment with business, regulatory, and portfolio objectives.

Key Responsibilities

System Architecture & Design

• Lead the architecture and design of highly available, scalable, and secure systems, with emphasis on Azure cloud-native and SaaS architectures.
• Ensure system designs align with cybersecurity best practices, HIPAA, GDPR, and FDA guidance for secure device/cloud integration.
• Apply UML and modeling methods to document, communicate, and validate system designs.
• Anticipate problems, propose technically advanced alternatives, and implement innovative solutions for highly complex engineering challenges.
• Develop and champion advanced technological ideas, guiding their development into final products.

Technical Leadership & Execution

• Provide hands-on technical leadership, mentoring engineers and guiding cross-functional development teams.
• Direct one or more major phases of highly complex engineering work or research, acting as a corporate resource in technical strategy.
• Contribute to project and portfolio governance, ensuring consistent decision-making and alignment across functions.
• Serve as an organization spokesperson on advanced projects, programs, and technical strategy.
• Drive cultural alignment, fostering collaboration, resolving conflicts in architectural priorities, and inspiring cross-functional effectiveness.

Collaboration & Business Alignment

• Partner with product, data, clinical, and business teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
• Understand and manage the cross-functional impact of process changes, ensuring enterprise-level consistency.
• Champion and sponsor both own ideas and the ideas of others, influencing direction across products, functions, and businesses.
• Engage actively with diverse teams, inspire collaboration and driving effectiveness across multiple disciplines.

Execution & Delivery

• Oversee technical quality through code reviews, design reviews, and architectural governance.
• Identify risks, prioritize effectively, and drive completion of multiple complex tasks/projects while avoiding delays and business impact.
• Ensure all systems and applications undergo rigorous testing, quality assurance, and compliance reviews before release.
• Write and maintain technical procedures that impact multiple disciplines and functions.
• Contribute to both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies, ensuring flexibility in ongoing releases and new product development.

Project & Compliance Responsibilities

• Contribute to project planning, risk assessment, and delivery oversight.
• Participate in regulatory, cybersecurity, and safety reviews to ensure compliance with medical device requirements.
• Manage backlog and prioritize applied technologies that increase revenue, security, workflow optimization, and intelligence.
• Ensure all modules, applications, and interfaces undergo appropriate testing and quality evaluation before release.

Qualifications & Skills

Technical Expertise

• Advanced expertise in one modern software technology (e.g., distributed systems, microservices, or data platforms) with broad knowledge across supporting technologies.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure strongly preferred; AWS or GCP acceptable).
• Deep knowledge of system design, SaaS architectures, event-driven systems, and large-scale cloud-based platforms.
• Proficiency in UML, system modeling, and architecture frameworks.
• Solid development background with object-oriented analysis and design; Python experience required.

• Experience with embedded software, IoT, database, or web development a plus.

Leadership & Communication

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and influence technical strategy at the organizational level.
• Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen, integrity, and sound decision-making in regulated environments.
• Skilled in influencing senior leaders, inspiring collaboration, and fostering innovation.

Other Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD, automation and regulatory compliance standards
• Knowledge of enterprise security and compliance standards.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, HIPAA, GDPR, and FDA requirements for digital systems.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, or related fields.
• Experience with mission-critical systems, preferably medical devices or healthcare applications.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in software development and cloud system design.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to influence the next generation of medical technology solutions.
• A collaborative and mission-driven culture focused on improving patient lives.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing, IoT, and data-driven healthcare.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Target Pay Range:  $125,400.00 to $156,800.00  -  Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  15.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.