Senior Director, Technology Leader Surgery RAD Polyphonic

Role Summary

The Technology leader Polyphonic is a strategic IT executive responsible for driving the vision, development, and execution of advanced digital solutions for the operating room and healthcare environments. This role centers on building and leading high-performing IT teams, overseeing the technical infrastructure, and ensuring the seamless integration of digital tools and platforms that support clinical workflows and patient care. The Senior Director leads IT strategy and execution to digitalize healthcare experiences in the operating room and related settings.

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT strategies that align with the organization’s goals for digitalization of healthcare and enhanced experiences in the operating room.
• Oversee the design, deployment, and management of secure, scalable IT systems, including cloud infrastructure, data analytics platforms, and medical device integration.
• Lead the selection and implementation of healthcare IT solutions that improve workflow efficiency, data interoperability, and user experience for clinical staff.
• Ensure adherence to healthcare IT regulations, cybersecurity standards, and best practices in data privacy (e.g., GDPR, ISO 13485, MDR).
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to assess needs, prioritize IT projects, and deliver innovative technology solutions.
• Promote a culture of agile development, continuous improvement, and technical excellence across IT teams.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends relevant to healthcare IT, championing the adoption of future-ready solutions that drive organizational impact.
• Represent the IT function in board meetings, vendor negotiations, and industry forums.

Qualifications

• Required: Master’s Degree or equivalent through experience
• Required: 15 Years of related experience
• Required: Deep understanding of the digital transformation landscape, including AI/ML, robotics, cloud computing, data security, and digital health ecosystems
• Required: Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., MDR, FDA, GDPR) and standards relevant to medical technology and digital health
• Required: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills
• Required: 10+ years in IT leadership roles, with significant experience in healthcare IT environments or similar complex, regulated domains
• Required: Deep expertise in developing and managing digital solutions for clinical settings, including the integration of medical devices, real-time data systems, and user-facing applications
• Required: Strong understanding of healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR, DICOM), cybersecurity frameworks, and system interoperability
• Required: Proven ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary IT teams, manage large-scale projects, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Preferred: Master’s or PhD in Information Technology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field or equivalent through experience
• Preferred: Healthcare, Life Sciences, MedTech, High-Tech Industries experience
• Preferred: Experience with Cloud Technologies, Data Analytics and ML/AI
• Preferred: Application of ML/AI or Intelligent Automation to drive business outcomes and efficiency
• Preferred: Previous involvement in business transformation through digital/technology; change management
• Preferred: Experience working in Product Based Operating Models
• Preferred: Member of business leadership team

Skills

• Digital Solutions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation
• Ability to influence and inspire diverse teams
• Commitment to ethical standards and patient-centricity
• Experience with Cloud Technologies, Data Analytics and ML/AI
• Application of ML/AI or Intelligent Automation to drive business outcomes and efficiency
• Change management and product-driven operating models experience
• Leadership and cross-functional collaboration

Education

• Master’s Degree or equivalent through experience (Required)
• Preferred: Master’s or PhD in Information Technology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or related field

Additional Requirements

• Percentage Traveled: 25%
• Type Of Travel Required: Domestic
• International travel: Yes
• People Management Experience: Yes
• Required Years Of People Management Experience: 10