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Director of Information Technology

Head Resourcing
City of Edinburgh · posted 21 August 2026
Location
City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Category
IT & Technology

Head Resourcing is working exclusively with a fast growing healthcare diagnostics and technology business who are looking for an experienced Technology Director to lead and deliver the technology strategy

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technology leader with experience in regulated, healthcare, laboratory services, health tech or medical environments to shape the future technology landscape of a scaling business.

Reporting to the executive leadership team, you'll be responsible for driving digital transformation, platform development, systems integration, data governance, cybersecurity, and operational excellence across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the company's technology strategy and roadmap.
  • Lead the evolution of technology platforms, systems architecture and infrastructure to support growth and scalability.
  • Oversee API integrations with laboratory partners, suppliers and third-party providers.
  • Drive the development of client-facing integrations and digital platforms.
  • Establish robust data quality, monitoring, reporting and incident management capabilities.
  • Lead technology initiatives supporting warehouse, logistics and fulfilment operations.
  • Strengthen cybersecurity, governance, compliance and risk management frameworks.
  • Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve operational efficiency.
  • Manage relationships with technology partners, suppliers and key stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic technology leadership while remaining close to operational delivery.
  • Senior technology leadership experience
  • Experience delivering technology strategy within a scaling business.
  • Strong knowledge of API architecture, systems integration and platform development.
  • Experience leading digital transformation and business-critical technology programmes.
  • Strong understanding of cloud technologies, modern software architectures and cybersecurity.
  • Experience implementing governance, compliance and risk management frameworks.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Highly Desirable

  • Experience within healthcare, diagnostics, laboratory services, life sciences, medical devices, health technology or other regulated environments.
  • Knowledge of healthcare data flows, laboratory integrations or clinical systems.
  • Experience working with logistics, fulfilment, warehouse management or ERP platforms.
  • Experience building and developing high-performing technology teams
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