Director of Technology, AI

SCOPE Eyecare & Healthcare

. Build and lead Scope Technology, bringing software, data and AI together under one function .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United Kingdom, Ireland, United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in technology leadership, including building and reshaping technology functions, deploying and governing AI, and managing technology budgets within regulated environments. Proven ability to consolidate data operations and influence cross-functional teams while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and integrity.

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Technology LeadershipAI GovernanceData ManagementRegulated Quality SystemsCross-Functional Influence

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentData WarehousingBusiness IntelligenceAI DeploymentSystem ValidationTechnical Due DiligenceProduct OwnershipArchitecture StandardsData GovernanceIntegration of Technology

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProblem-Solving MindsetInfluencing Without AuthorityPragmatic Decision-MakingTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

GDPR ComplianceEU AI ActISO 13485Cyber Resilience ToolsAI ToolsBusiness SystemsData PipelinesConnected DevicesReporting ToolsVendor Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Postgraduate Qualification in Technology LeadershipProfessional Qualification in Information SecurityProfessional Qualification in Data or AI

Industry Keywords

Consumer HealthcareEyecareMedical DevicesPharmaceuticalsHealthcare ProfessionalsQuality ManagementData ProtectionRegulatory StandardsBusiness IntegrationTechnology Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead Scope Technology, bringing software, data and AI together under one function
Own Scope’s technology, data and AI agenda end to end
Set and own the technology, data and AI strategy and review it every three to six months
Build the function, hire Product & Emerging Technology and AI & Automation leads, develop the Business Systems, Data & Platform team, and add capability as the agenda grows
Own the technology budget, vendor strategy and supplier portfolio
Set operating rhythm, governance and reporting for technology
Contribute to the Scope Leaders Forum and translate technical choices into commercial consequences for leadership and the Board
Consolidate data operations into one governed backbone covering warehouse, pipelines and business intelligence tooling
Establish platform, business and AI data responsibilities
Broaden the existing information systems team into the business integration backbone and create development pathways
Define target architecture, standards, patterns and controls for new systems
Install product ownership across Optase MX2, Optase Connect and Scope Connect, and consolidate products onto a shared platform
Move development to an open, modern and AI-assisted team-owned toolchain
Introduce predictable, visible and reportable delivery discipline
Work alongside R&D on software within Scope’s device products while device engineering remains with R&D
Run AI as a governed service across commercial, medical, regulatory, quality, supply chain and operational teams
Set AI governance, guardrails and responsible-use standards covering GDPR, the EU AI Act and US privacy requirements
Lead company-wide AI capability building with Talent & Learning Development
Advise leadership on the business value and limitations of AI, including agentic tools
Own technology obligations under Scope’s ISO 13485 quality management system, including computer system validation
Ensure platforms, data pipelines and AI tools are designed for validation from the outset
Own information security, cyber resilience and data protection strategically across Ireland, the UK and the US
Partner with Quality and Regulatory functions to support quality and regulatory standards
Formalise build-versus-buy decisions and provide technical due diligence for business development, in-licensing and acquisitions
Maintain decision records for technology investments

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in computer science, engineering, information systems or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience is required
Senior technology leadership as a Director, Vice President, Head of Technology or CTO, with full ownership of a technology function
A record of building or substantially reshaping a technology function, creating structure where little existed
Experience consolidating a fragmented estate, bringing previously separate codebases, platforms or data operations together
Experience deploying and governing AI in a business, including current generative and agentic tools, beyond research or proof of concept
Experience owning software products and turning round under-performing or dated technology
Experience building data as an asset: warehouse, business intelligence, governance and one source of truth
Experience building and hiring a technology team, including senior appointments, and developing existing team members
Experience owning a technology budget and supplier portfolio, including decisions to stop investing
Experience delivering technology within a regulated quality system, such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals or healthcare, including validation of systems affecting product or quality records
Willingness to work in growing or lean organisations where resources are tight
Experience with software operating alongside hardware or connected devices and working with device engineering teams
Experience with technical due diligence for acquisitions or in-licensing, and integrating acquired technology and teams
Experience operating across Ireland, the UK and the US, including EU and US data protection requirements
Experience in consumer healthcare, eyecare or businesses that sell through healthcare professionals
Ability to diagnose before building and hold that position under pressure
Pragmatic approach to build versus buy
Commercial literacy and ability to explain technology choices as commercial consequences
Ability to influence without authority across Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations
Clear, concise written and verbal communication, including board papers
Ability to develop a strong number two and elevate an existing team
Comfort with regularly re-pointed strategy, pace and working directly with the CEO
Problem-solving mindset
Alignment with Scope values: Authentic, Creative, Driven and The Craic
High standards of confidentiality and integrity
Willing and able to travel regularly between Scope’s sites in Ireland, the UK and the US (approximately 20–25%)
Postgraduate or professional qualification in technology leadership, architecture, information security, data or AI is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance related bonus
24 days annual leave (pro rata)
Healthcare allowance beginning post probation and increasing at 2 and 5 years service
Pension contributions through Zurich beginning post probation and increasing at 2, 5 and 8 years service
Company sick pay scheme
Further Education policy
Professional Membership