Associate Director, Software Digital Solutions

Company & Job Overview

Diality is a medical device company focused on developing solutions to improve lives impacted by kidney disease. Diality offers the Moda-flx Hemodialysis System, a user-friendly, mobile, and connected hemodialysis system designed to maximize clinical flexibility and ease-of-use for both clinical and non-clinical users. The Moda-flx Hemodialysis system combines flow rate capabilities of conventional in-center dialysis devices with a fully integrated reverse osmosis (RO) water filtration system to provide a broad range of prescriptions and meet the needs of any professional dialysis care setting.

The Associate Director of Software, Digital Solutions leads the development of digital products that support Diality’s vision: revolutionizing dialysis for every setting—empowering patients, inspiring innovation, and expanding access to care. This strategic role bridges technology and clinical impact through thoughtful execution and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the definition and execution of Diality’s digital software strategy, including product roadmaps, foundational tools and infrastructure, and resourcing plans.
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers and partners, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify, recruit, retain, and motivate key talent to support organizational goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with device software, systems, research, and product teams to align digital software development with overall product strategy.
• Champion a culture that reflects Diality’s core values: Patient-Centric, Driven, Accountable, and Collaborative.

Technical Oversight

• Oversee architecture, design, prototyping, testing, verification and validation, and deployment of digital software products—including cloud, connectivity, mobile applications, and AI solutions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, HIPAA, IEC 62304) and industry best practices.
• Drive delivery of high-quality, reliable software solutions.

Project & Resource Management

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to meet development milestones.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage external development partners.
• Optimize resourcing strategies based on business needs, including schedule, cost, and capabilities.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement emerging technologies, tools, and processes to enhance digital software capabilities and accelerate development.
• Establish innovative, risk-aligned software development strategies tailored to product classification and clinical context.
• Promote a data-driven approach to decision-making, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Deep understanding of cloud architecture (AWS or Azure), mobile development, and embedded systems
• Proven track record in developing and deploying Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with cross-functional stakeholders—including clinical, product, and commercial teams—to translate user needs and desired outcomes into intuitive, impactful digital products and services
• Passion for improving lives through technology

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 10 years of experience in software development, with 5 years in leadership roles.
• Proven track record of delivering complex software systems in regulated environments (medical device experience preferred)

• Experience with EMR/EHR integration preferred
• Hands-on experience integrating AI and machine learning technologies into software solutions, with a focus on enhancing clinical decision support, predictive analytics, or personalized patient experiences
• Experience navigating ambiguity and aligning technical execution with strategic business goals

Travel

• Willingness to travel domestically as needed (up to 10%) primarily to visit vendors and attendance at select conferences.

Physical Requirements

• Sustained periods of time standing and sitting in a laboratory
• Sitting at a desk utilizing a computer
• Some lifting of<25 pounds

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.