Director System Architecture & Standards Damstadt, Germany (preferred) | Zurich, Switzerland | HybridAre you ready to shape the future of medical technology? This role is your chance to step into astrategic but deeply technical leadership positionwhere your ideas will influence global platforms and directly impact the healthcare innovations of tomorrow.AsDirector of System Architecture & Standards, you will set the direction for how entire product platforms are designed, built, and scaled. You'll own theend-to-end architectureacross mechanics, electronics, software, and consumables, and act asdesign authority— defining roadmaps, guiding architectural decisions, and ensuring cross-discipline integrity. Think modular, reusable, scalable systems: you'll be the one to make them happen.This is a role for someone who lovessystems engineering, mechatronics, coding, and architecture design— and wants to combine deep technical expertise with big-picture vision. You'll also overseeDevOps and CI/CD infrastructure, standardizing pipelines and development practices to drive speed and efficiency. Collaboration is key: you'll work hand in hand with R&D, Product Management, Operations, and Quality, while reporting directly to the VP in Switzerland and leading the main team in Germany.Why apply? Because this is not just another director role. It's a chance to: Drive the architecture of next-generation medical technologies that improve lives worldwide. Work on cutting-edge system integration and platform modularization strategies. Collaborate with top engineers and decision-makers across Germany and Switzerland. Build your career in aninternational, innovative, and empowering environmentwith a strong compensation and benefits package.To succeed here, you'll need 10+ years of R&D experience, proven leadership in systems architecture and design, and the ability to dive deep into technical challenges while steering the bigger picture.Fluent German and English are a mustto lead teams across both countries.If you're ready to make your mark at the intersection of technology, design, and innovation — this is the role where your expertise will truly matter.Interested? Let's talkPlease reach out directly — I'd be happy to share more details and answer any questions.Kirsten FuchslochManaging Consultant – SDLC & Engineering SwitzerlandNicoll Curtin | Zurich