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The Position
The Position
A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.
About the Roche R&D Autonomous Lab Accelerator
Roche R&D Autonomous Lab Accelerator is building AI-native scientific laboratories, bringing cutting-edge physical AI, lab automation, and foundation models together for closed-loop, autonomous "Lab-in-the-Loop" (LitL) systems. Through autonomous labs, Roche will drive superior R&D outcomes and systematically increase the speed of research and success of drug discovery.
The Opportunity
As the Global Head of Platform Technology Development, you will translate our multi-year AI-native autonomous lab vision into rigorous technology platform capabilities and deliverables. You will determine our internal scientific R&D workflow needs, identify technology gaps, and build fit-for-purpose physical capabilities across laboratory automation systems and robotics.
Your core mission is to lead core technology platform development, ensuring interoperability, robust architectural design, and scalable autonomous lab systems for Roche R&D needs that span Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED), Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED), Diagnostics (DIA), and Pharma Technical Operations (PT).
In this role, you will:
Platform technology development
- Implement advanced automation platform technologies for prioritized use cases across the Accelerator program.
- Lead the development and integration of fit-for-purpose platform technologies (i.e. bespoke microwell / microfluidics hw /sw systems) for Roche R&D autonomous labs.
- Map and track the external landscape: robotics and physical AI companies, instrument and liquid handling vendors, cloud and autonomous labs, and industry players now building their own autonomous-lab platforms.
- Lead technical diligence on partnerships and acquisitions; scope and shape co-development and commercial agreements.
- Co-own data standards with the lab automation software lead, and run architecture reviews / technical diligence that new automation purchases and partnerships must pass.
Physical AI & Digital Twins
- Digital Twin Architecture: Direct the development of high-fidelity 3D digital twin models of the autonomous laboratory. Ensure 1:1 synchronization between physical lab telemetry and the virtual environment to enable predictive system modeling, spatial optimization, and real-time fleet monitoring.
- Sim-to-Real (Sim2Real) Pipeline Execution: Oversee advanced robotics simulation efforts (leveraging environments like NVIDIA Isaac Sim, or equivalent). Build robust synthetic data generation pipelines to train AI agents in physics-accurate virtual labs before safely deploying them to physical R&D laboratories.
- Edge AI & Low-Latency Inference: oversee the deployment and optimization of compact vision and VLA models at the edge to establish millisecond-latency monitoring of the physical lab state for mission-critical operations.
- Edge Computing Optimization: Demonstrated experience leading the deployment and optimization of AI inference on resource-constrained edge hardware (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, TensorRT quantization) to support real-time physical control loops and low-latency sensor networks.
- Simulation & Digital Twin Experience: Experience overseeing teams working with 3D robotics simulation, synthetic data generation, and closing the sim-to-real transfer gap. Familiarity with industrial digital twin concepts and their application to complex operational environments.
- Advanced Robotics Background: Technical familiarity with robotic kinematics, computer vision (segmentation, pose estimation), and modern ML techniques for continuous control and robotic manipulation.
Build the Team and Represent the Function
- Hire and lead the automation platform technologies, robotics and simulations engineering function within the Accelerator.
- Represent Roche externally (SLAS, consortia, standards bodies, partner boards) as a credible voice on lab-in-the-loop.
Who you are:
- Education: MS/PhD in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics), Computer Science, Bioengineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Industry Leadership: 15+ years of experience in laboratory automation, high-throughput experimentation, or autonomous platforms, with significant leadership and team-building experience in Biopharma or Techbio.
- Robotics & Tech Stack Expertise: Demonstrated experience driving the shift from hard-coded robotic systems to agentic programmability and flexible control. Familiarity with integration protocols (Python, gRPC, REST), robotic simulation environments, and closing execution loops with foundation models/AI systems.
- Physical AI / ML Expertise: Demonstrated understanding of the latest advancements in robotics foundation models (e.g., VLA architectures, spatial reasoning VLMs) and the practical challenges of deploying them on physical hardware in a lab setting.
- Regulated Environments: Experience transitioning hardware and software platforms into GxP, and regulated environment use.
- Cross-Functional Acumen: Proven ability to collaborate with scientific product managers, software engineers, and AI researchers to translate complex biological/chemical workflows into robust hardware specifications.
Relocation benefits are available for this opportunity
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of San Francisco is $261,500 - 485,700 of hiring range. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
The Position
The Position
A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.
About the Roche R&D Autonomous Lab Accelerator
Roche R&D Autonomous Lab Accelerator is building AI-native scientific laboratories, bringing cutting-edge physical AI, lab automation, and foundation models together for closed-loop, autonomous "Lab-in-the-Loop" (LitL) systems. Through autonomous labs, Roche will drive superior R&D outcomes and systematically increase the speed of research and success of drug discovery.
The Opportunity
As the Global Head of Platform Technology Development, you will translate our multi-year AI-native autonomous lab vision into rigorous technology platform capabilities and deliverables. You will determine our internal scientific R&D workflow needs, identify technology gaps, and build fit-for-purpose physical capabilities across laboratory automation systems and robotics.
Your core mission is to lead core technology platform development, ensuring interoperability, robust architectural design, and scalable autonomous lab systems for Roche R&D needs that span Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED), Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED), Diagnostics (DIA), and Pharma Technical Operations (PT).
In this role, you will:
Platform technology development
- Implement advanced automation platform technologies for prioritized use cases across the Accelerator program.
- Lead the development and integration of fit-for-purpose platform technologies (i.e. bespoke microwell / microfluidics hw /sw systems) for Roche R&D autonomous labs.
- Map and track the external landscape: robotics and physical AI companies, instrument and liquid handling vendors, cloud and autonomous labs, and industry players now building their own autonomous-lab platforms.
- Lead technical diligence on partnerships and acquisitions; scope and shape co-development and commercial agreements.
- Co-own data standards with the lab automation software lead, and run architecture reviews / technical diligence that new automation purchases and partnerships must pass.
Physical AI & Digital Twins
- Digital Twin Architecture: Direct the development of high-fidelity 3D digital twin models of the autonomous laboratory. Ensure 1:1 synchronization between physical lab telemetry and the virtual environment to enable predictive system modeling, spatial optimization, and real-time fleet monitoring.
- Sim-to-Real (Sim2Real) Pipeline Execution: Oversee advanced robotics simulation efforts (leveraging environments like NVIDIA Isaac Sim, or equivalent). Build robust synthetic data generation pipelines to train AI agents in physics-accurate virtual labs before safely deploying them to physical R&D laboratories.
- Edge AI & Low-Latency Inference: oversee the deployment and optimization of compact vision and VLA models at the edge to establish millisecond-latency monitoring of the physical lab state for mission-critical operations.
- Edge Computing Optimization: Demonstrated experience leading the deployment and optimization of AI inference on resource-constrained edge hardware (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, TensorRT quantization) to support real-time physical control loops and low-latency sensor networks.
- Simulation & Digital Twin Experience: Experience overseeing teams working with 3D robotics simulation, synthetic data generation, and closing the sim-to-real transfer gap. Familiarity with industrial digital twin concepts and their application to complex operational environments.
- Advanced Robotics Background: Technical familiarity with robotic kinematics, computer vision (segmentation, pose estimation), and modern ML techniques for continuous control and robotic manipulation.
Build the Team and Represent the Function
- Hire and lead the automation platform technologies, robotics and simulations engineering function within the Accelerator.
- Represent Roche externally (SLAS, consortia, standards bodies, partner boards) as a credible voice on lab-in-the-loop.
Who you are:
- Education: MS/PhD in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics), Computer Science, Bioengineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Industry Leadership: 15+ years of experience in laboratory automation, high-throughput experimentation, or autonomous platforms, with significant leadership and team-building experience in Biopharma or Techbio.
- Robotics & Tech Stack Expertise: Demonstrated experience driving the shift from hard-coded robotic systems to agentic programmability and flexible control. Familiarity with integration protocols (Python, gRPC, REST), robotic simulation environments, and closing execution loops with foundation models/AI systems.
- Physical AI / ML Expertise: Demonstrated understanding of the latest advancements in robotics foundation models (e.g., VLA architectures, spatial reasoning VLMs) and the practical challenges of deploying them on physical hardware in a lab setting.
- Regulated Environments: Experience transitioning hardware and software platforms into GxP, and regulated environment use.
- Cross-Functional Acumen: Proven ability to collaborate with scientific product managers, software engineers, and AI researchers to translate complex biological/chemical workflows into robust hardware specifications.
Relocation benefits are available for this opportunity
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of San Francisco is $261,500 - 485,700 of hiring range. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
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Top Industries Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of technology jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive technology leadership experience including managing engineering teams
- Demonstrated experience owning and executing a multi-year technology roadmap
- Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Strong background in cybersecurity strategy, compliance, and risk management
- Experience partnering with executive and board-level stakeholders on technology investment decisions
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline
Tips for Your Head Of Technology Job Search
Quantify your technology leadership outcomes
Hiring committees for head of technology roles want to see how your decisions moved the needle. Replace vague statements with metrics like system uptime improvements, engineering team growth, or infrastructure cost reductions you directly drove.
Align your resume to board-level language
Head of technology candidates often undersell by writing for engineers, not executives. Frame your experience around business outcomes, competitive positioning, and risk mitigation rather than technical implementation details or tool choices.
Target companies in active platform transitions
Organizations moving from on-premise to cloud, or from monolith to microservices, hire heads of technology urgently. Filtering openings by company growth stage or recent funding can surface roles where your transformation experience is the primary qualifier.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of technology openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a technology vision for the interview
Most head of technology panels include a presentation round where you pitch a 90-day or one-year technology strategy for the business. Research the company's current stack and public engineering blog before you walk in so your vision is grounded in their actual constraints.
Negotiate scope before negotiating compensation
Before discussing an offer, clarify reporting structure, budget authority, and whether the role owns product as well as engineering. Ambiguity here creates misaligned expectations within months of starting and is harder to renegotiate than base pay.
Head Of Technology Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of technologys?
The companies hiring the most head of technologys right now include Pavago, Citi, and State Street, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in industries with active digital transformation programs, including financial services, healthcare, and enterprise software.
How many head of technology jobs are remote?
About 85% of head of technology openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the senior nature of the role and employer appetite for experienced leaders regardless of location. Sub-areas such as platform architecture oversight and vendor management tend to carry the highest share of remote-eligible postings compared to roles that require on-site team leadership.
How do you become a head of technology?
Becoming a head of technology typically starts with building deep technical expertise, then moving into engineering management to develop people leadership skills. From there, you progress through director and VP-level roles where you own roadmaps, budgets, and cross-functional partnerships. Most candidates reach the head of technology level after leading multiple product or platform cycles end to end and demonstrating they can align technology decisions with business strategy.
Can you get a head of technology role with limited leadership experience?
It's possible at smaller companies or early-stage startups where the role is defined more broadly and technical depth carries more weight than years of direct management. The most effective path is to take on engineering lead or principal architect responsibilities, volunteer to own a significant platform initiative, and document the business impact clearly so your next application shows leadership evidence even without a formal management title.
What does the head of technology interview process look like?
The process typically runs across multiple rounds starting with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a technical leadership conversation with the CTO or CEO, then a cross-functional panel with product, finance, and operations leaders. Most final-stage processes include a strategic presentation where you outline how you would approach the company's technology challenges. Reference checks at the executive level are common before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to head of technology jobs?
You can find and apply to head of technology jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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