Chief Technology Officer

Position: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Location: Remote / HybridType: Full-TimeAboutNelvik Pharma is building a new intelligent SaaS platform for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare systems.We’re looking for a founding Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technical vision, architecture, and development roadmap from MVP to enterprise scale.Role OverviewThe CTO will drive all aspects of technology strategy — from product design and infrastructure to AI/ML integration and regulatory compliance (GxP, 21 CFR Part 11). You’ll build and lead a small, high-performance team to deliver secure, scalable, and validated software. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in early-stage environments and can architect both code and company structure.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical LeadershipDefine and execute NP's technical roadmap from MVP through enterprise scale.Oversee architecture, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), and data pipelines.Lead development of AI/NLP modules Build interfacesImplement GxP-compliant systems, validation protocols, and audit-ready documentation.Integrate APIs Ensure product security, scalability, and data privacy (HIPAA, GDPR).Team & OperationsHire, mentor, and manage engineers, data scientists, and QA staff.Collaborate with the CEO, Regulatory Lead, and UX team to align business and tech goals.Create agile processes and DevOps pipelines for continuous delivery and validation.Select and manage vendors, SaaS tools, and compliance partners.Strategic ContributionAdvise executive leadership and investors on emerging technologies and scalability.Contribute to fundraising, product demonstrations, and client technical onboarding.Represent at regulatory technology and digital health conferences.QualificationsRequired7+ years in software development, with 3+ in a leadership or CTO/VP Engineering role.Serious drive and determinationDeep experience with SaaS architecture, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and data security.Working knowledge of pharmaceutical industry or open to learning.Hands-on experience with Python, Node.js, or Java and RESTful API design.Strong understanding of AI/ML pipelines, natural language processing (NLP), and data ingestion frameworks.Knowledge of GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, GDPR, and data validation processes.Track record of delivering complex software under tight timelines.Soft SkillsStrategic thinker with strong execution discipline.Collaborative and transparent leadership style.Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.CompensationCompetitive salaryOpportunity to shape product, culture, and long-term company directionHow to ApplySend your resume, GitHub/portfolio (if available), and a short note on your approach to building compliant AI-driven software to careers@nelvikpharma.com