Location: India (Pune preferred) 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