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VP of Technology- Healthtech

Merlin Digital Partner · Barcelona, Spain

Other EngineeringExecutive LevelQuick applyFull-time27 days ago

About The Role

We are Merlin Digital Partner , a leading consultancy specializing in IT and digital talent acquisition with over 10 years of experience. We have helped scale top companies such as Wallapop, Banc Sabadell, and Duracell , among others.

Focused on humanizing and streamlining recruitment processes , our goal is to transform companies by bringing in top talent . We stand out for deeply understanding each partner’s reality , not only their needs but also their essence.

Our partner is a fast-growing healthtech company founded in Barcelona and headquartered there, it has expanded internationally across Europe and USA with more than 1000 employees.

We are seeking a visionary VP of Technology to orchestrate an entire digital ecosystem. This role is the bridge between clinical excellence and technological innovation, overseeing everything from our patient-centric interfaces to the backbone of our medical facilities. If you are a pioneer in AI integration and thrive at the crossroads of healthcare and high-scale operations, you will find your mission here.

The Role

  • Strategic Vision: Architect and pivot the global technological roadmap to fuel the international scaling and business objectives.
  • AI & Innovation: Spearhead the conception and rollout of artificial intelligence frameworks to optimize every facet of the organization.
  • Organizational Leadership: Mentor and expand an elite, cross-functional tech department (Engineering, Infrastructure, and Platforms).
  • Structural Oversight: Design a unified technical architecture that harmonizes patient apps with the internal clinical engines.
  • Digital Ecosystem Management: Direct the evolution of our proprietary platforms, including patient journey mapping, CRM integration, and scheduling logic.
  • Operational Synergy: Bridge the gap between medical workflows and digital tools to ensure a frictionless experience for both staff and patients.
  • Data Intelligence: Construct a world-class data environment that transforms raw information into real-time strategic advantages.
  • Scaling & Efficiency: Implement high-level automation to remove operational bottlenecks and accelerate growth.
  • Resilience & Security: Guarantee the integrity, safety, and scalability of our systems across all global territories.
  • Infrastructure Excellence: Govern cloud strategy, DevOps maturity, and overall system reliability (SRE).
  • Governance & Compliance: Uphold the highest standards of data privacy and healthcare-specific regulations (e.g., GDPR), ensuring a bulletproof cybersecurity posture.
  • Strategic Partnership: Collaborate as a peer with Clinical, Commercial, and Ops teams to transform business requirements into robust tech solutions.
  • Vendor Ecosystem: Manage key relationships with third-party providers and strategic tech partners.

What we are looking for

  • Executive Tenure: A minimum of 10 years leading high-impact technology departments.
  • Platform Mastery: Demonstrated success in building and expanding complex, multi-layered digital environments.
  • Future-Tech Fluency: Deep technical roots in AI, sophisticated data modeling, and process automation.
  • Global Mindset: Experience managing technology in distributed, multi-national, and multi-site organizations.
  • Architectural Depth: Solid grasp of modern cloud-native infrastructures and scalable system design.
  • Talent Magnet: Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top-tier engineering talent.
  • Business Translation: The ability to speak both "code" and "commerce," aligning tech investments with ROI and patient outcomes.
  • Agility: Comfortable navigating the ambiguity and speed of high-growth environments.
  • Regulated Industry Savvy: Previous exposure to HealthTech, MedTech, or highly regulated sectors is a significant advantage.
  • Native/Bilingual Spanish speaker and professional English level.
  • This posistion is 100% on site.

What we offer

  • Impact-Linked Rewards: A competitive incentive structure directly tied to business performance and key milestones.
  • Tech-First Workspace: Access to state-of-the-art office environments equipped with premium hardware.
  • Exclusive Perks: Specialized corporate discounts and a comprehensive benefits package on company services.
  • Executive Growth: Tailored development programs focused on professional evolution and leadership excellence.
  • Accelerated Career Path: A high-velocity environment that provides significant opportunities for professional advancement.

Are you ready for the challenge? Apply now!

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