Hybrid Director, Laboratory Information System – Software Engineering

at Exact Sciences

• Job title: Director, Laboratory Information System – Software Engineering
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $182,000 - $309,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Azure, Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Microservices
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Madison, United States

About the role

• Director of LIS Software Engineering leading development and modernization of Exact Sciences’ LIS platform for oncology and molecular diagnostics. Ensuring scalable, secure, reliable solutions and fostering a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the target architecture and roadmap for the LIS platform, ensuring scalability, security, reliability, and cost efficiency
• Oversee the design and delivery of cloud-native, high-availability systems that support complex laboratory workflows and ensure data integrity
• Partner with clinical and laboratory operations to align LIS capabilities with molecular testing and oncology diagnostics needs
• Ensure LIS software meets HIPAA, CLIA/CAP, FDA, and internal QMS standards; embed security- and privacy-by-design into all solutions
• Establish and advance modern engineering practices, including API-first and event-driven architectures, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, observability, and DevOps automation
• Work closely with Product, Security, Data, Enterprise Architecture, and Operations to ensure LIS supports scientific, clinical, and business priorities
• Lead and grow a diverse, high-performing team; foster inclusion, accountability, mentorship, and professional development
• Manage external relationships to ensure quality, value, and compliance
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a field related to the essential duties of the job; or High School Degree/General Education Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree
• 12+ years of progressive software engineering experience
• 5+ years of experience in a senior leadership role
• Proven success leading distributed (onshore/nearshore/offshore) engineering teams
• Demonstrated experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS/Azure), microservices, and high-availability platforms
• Strong leadership of distributed teams and cross-functional delivery
• Track record of implementing CI/CD, infrastructure as code, observability, and SRE practices
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, CLIA, GCP, FDA, ISO-13485)
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Benefits

• paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
• paid leave for parents and caregivers
• retirement savings plan
• wellness support
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage