Freelance Tech Lead 

Location: Barcelona-based freelance
Client: International Life Sciences Innovation
Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days onsite in Barcelona + 2 days remote
Start: ASAP
Daily Rate: 675€
Project Duration: Until at least March (first release milestone)

Project Context

Our client, a major global actor in the life sciences industry, is developing a new digital platform inspired by Pro Campus. The goal is to centralize scientific content for Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and support strategic medication launches.

The platform will include:

• Interactive learning modules (e.g., quizzes)

• Data-collection features to analyze user interest & content preferences

• Content preparation for global medical product launches, including a key launch in March in the US

• A confirmed Version 1 release is scheduled for March

You will join the R&D Digital Innovation Accelerator, collaborating closely with product, UX, data, and engineering teams.

Role: Freelance Tech Lead

As the Tech Lead, you will be responsible for shaping the technical vision, ensuring high-quality delivery, and guiding engineering decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

You will oversee architecture, development best practices, integration, performance, and day-to-day engineering leadership for the platform.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Define the technical architecture, frameworks, and tools for the platform

• Ensure strong scalability, performance, security, and reliability

• Evaluate technical options and make strategic recommendations

Engineering Delivery

• Oversee and guide the engineering team throughout the development cycle

• Ensure timely delivery of Version 1 in alignment with the March deadline

• Review code, ensure development best practices, and maintain high-quality standards

• Coordinate integrations with internal systems, APIs, and data flows

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the Product Owner, UX Designers, and Researchers to align technical decisions with user and business needs

• Translate product requirements into clear technical specifications

• Identify risks, dependencies, and propose mitigation plans

Agile Delivery

• Support Agile ceremonies (planning, refinement, technical reviews)

• Help structure sprints and guide the team toward predictable and efficient delivery

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Tech Lead, Lead Engineer, or Senior Full-Stack Developer

• Strong understanding of modern web architectures, cloud platforms, and API integrations

• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams

• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and iterative delivery

• Ability to make architectural decisions and communicate them clearly

• Experience working on digital platforms with content management, data collection, or learning modules is a plus

• Previous experience in regulated industries (healthcare, pharma, life sciences) is a plus

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Fluency in English (French is a plus)

• Availability to work onsite in Barcelona 3 days/week

Why Join This Project?

• Lead the technical delivery of a high-visibility digital platform

• Work with a multi-disciplinary international team

• Contribute to innovation in the life sciences sector

• Freelance contract with a Daily Rate of 675€