Head of Engineering

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At Vivpro, we are passionate about re-imagining drug development. Our mission is to solve the industry’s most complex challenges in pharmaceutical innovation by enabling swift, informed, and strategic decision-making. We are in a phase of rapid growth—driven by a differentiated product, compelling vision, innovative services, and a strong culture of productivity and ownership. 

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead teams that build products customers truly love—products that make a meaningful impact. 

As a successful Engineering Manager, you will:

• Partner closely with the product owner to drive strategic alignment across product innovation and delivery 
• Shape and influence the culture, values, and operating processes of a growing engineering organization 
• Set clear expectations for individuals based on role and level, aligned to broader organizational goals; meet regularly to discuss performance, growth, provide feedback, and enable development through coaching 
• Establish clear priorities and strategic direction in collaboration with engineering, product, and design partners 
• Lead hiring and onboarding efforts to build a high-caliber, collaborative, and high-ownership team 
• Manage and scale a high-performing engineering group in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment 
• Ramp quickly on the team’s technology, products, and business goals, including hands-on engagement to build deep technical understanding 
• Drive continuous process improvements that enhance delivery velocity, team effectiveness, and product quality 
• Own the successful delivery of products and features shipped by your teams 

Must-Have

• Prior leadership experience with a minimum of 3+ years as a people manager 
• Experience building both enterprise and consumer-facing products and engineering systems 
• Experience managing cross-disciplined teams (frontend, backend/full-stack engineers, and SDETs) 
• High EQ (Emotional Quotient) — the ability to manage one's emotions constructively, empathize with others, navigate challenges, and defuse conflict 
• Strong stakeholder management — balancing product roadmap goals against capacity and prioritization constraints 
• Rapid prototyping & product development — a proven background in building products that iterate quickly 
• Operational excellence — demonstrated ability to build and sustain products across the full lifecycle, including strong reliability and observability practices 

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with cloud technologies, data engineering, or large-scale systems 
• Experience driving complex technical initiatives from concept through execution 
• Direct experience within Business Intelligence & Content Platforms, Pharma, and Regulatory domains 
• A proven record of building teams from the ground up and fostering a culture that exemplifies Vivpro’s values