Chief Digital Officer

Transform Digital Health Innovation at Pacific Edge Are you an experienced digital leader with a track record of delivering enterprise-wide transformation and high-impact solutions in healthcare or life sciences?
Pacific Edge, a leading innovator in molecular diagnostics for cancer, is looking for a strategic and forward-thinking Chief Digital Officer (CDO) to lead its global digital operations and accelerate the company's journey in precision diagnostics.
About Pacific Edge Headquartered in New Zealand, Pacific Edge is a cancer diagnostics company revolutionising the early detection and management of bladder cancer.
Our diagnostic solutions, including the Cxbladder suite, combine cutting-edge science with real-world usability and are trusted by clinicians across New Zealand, Australia, and the United States.
Our mission is to improve cancer outcomes by integrating scientific innovation with digital platforms that enable better clinical decisions.
With operations spanning two continents, a world-class R&D team, and growing international adoption, Pacific Edge offers a unique opportunity to shape the digital backbone of a truly impactful healthcare company.
The Role As Chief Digital Officer, you'll lead the company's digital function—overseeing everything from software development and IT infrastructure to data management, CRM reporting, and digital project delivery.
You will report directly to the CEO and play a pivotal role in aligning digital operations with business strategy, enabling scalable, secure, and customer-centric systems across Pacific Edge.
This is a key leadership position that creates the digital foundation upon which both operational systems and external-facing platforms thrive.
You will work closely with other executives to ensure seamless collaboration with our Product Development Group and foster a shared technology environment that supports innovation and regulated delivery.
Key Areas of Focus Digital Strategy & Leadership: Define and execute a 5-year digital roadmap aligned to business goals.
IT & Infrastructure: Lead enterprise-wide systems, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management.
Analytics & Data Management: Deliver real-time, CRM-centric insights and establish a Common Data Model across the business.
Digital Project Execution: Own the delivery of high-value, cross-functional digital projects including EMR integrations, customer portals, and internal systems.
Team & Culture: Develop a high-performing team with a strong culture of accountability, performance, and innovation.
What You'll Bring 10+ years in senior digital leadership roles, ideally within healthcare, diagnostics, or life sciences.
Proven track record in enterprise software development, data systems, and project delivery.
Expertise in regulated environments (ISO 13485 or similar) and cybersecurity best practices.
Experience delivering digital systems in complex, multi-site organisations.
A collaborative, people focused approach Well developed organisation change management skills Strong people leadership, communication skills, and the ability to influence at Board level.
A relevant tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (postgraduate preferred).
Why Join Us?
Pacific Edge is on a mission to improve lives—and digital leadership is critical to that vision.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a globally connected company at a transformative stage in its growth.
You'll be empowered to shape how data, technology, and people come together to deliver better outcomes for patients and clinicians worldwide.
If you're excited by purpose-driven digital leadership in a fast-growing healthtech business, we'd love to hear from you.
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