Total 2 Director/C-Level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Bengaluru

At Allucent™, we are dedicated to helping small-medium biopharmaceutical companies efficiently navigate the complex world of clinical trials to bring life-changing therapies to patients in need across the globe.

We are re seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Director/Director of Development to join our A-team (hybrid*). As an Associate Director/Director of Development to lead our development team in creating innovative, custom applications for clinical trials. This role requires a seasoned professional with a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in full-stack development using Java, JavaScript, React, and other modern technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of clinical research processes, applications, and integrations, coupled with a proven track record in engineering and delivering complex software solutions. As the Development Team Leader, you will guide a small to medium-sized team of developers, driving the creation of cutting-edge solutions that support clinical research and operations. Your innovative mindset and deep technical expertise will be critical in ensuring that our products meet the highest engineering standards and align with business requirements.

In this role your key tasks will include:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of developers in the design, development, and deployment of custom applications for clinical trials.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging continuous learning and professional development.
• Oversee and contribute to the development of applications using Java, JavaScript, React, and other modern technologies.
• Ensure that all software development is performed to the highest standards, with a focus on scalability, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product management, clinical operations) to gather and understand product requirements from an engineering perspective.
• Translate business and user requirements into technical specifications, ensuring that the development team delivers solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Drive the product development lifecycle from an engineering standpoint, ensuring alignment with technical goals and timelines.
• Leverage your deep understanding of clinical research processes and applications to design and develop solutions that enhance clinical trial efficiency and data integrity.
• Work closely with stakeholders to integrate applications seamlessly with other clinical systems and platforms.
• Bring an innovative mindset to the development process, identifying opportunities to incorporate new technologies and methodologies that drive product excellence.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the development team and the broader organization, ensuring that our technology solutions remain at the forefront of the industry.
• Ensure that all developed applications comply with relevant regulatory standards and best practices within the clinical research industry.
• Implement and maintain robust testing and quality assurance processes to deliver reliable and compliant products.

To be successful you should possess:

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in full-stack development, with expertise in Java, JavaScript, React, and related technologies.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role, managing and mentoring development teams.
• Extensive experience in developing custom applications for clinical trials or within the healthcare industry.
• Proficient in full-stack development, including front-end and back-end technologies.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with integrations, APIs, and data management in clinical research applications.
• Deep understanding of clinical research processes, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Experience with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic data capture (EDC), and other relevant applications.
• Ability to gather and understand product requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Proven track record in delivering complex software solutions that align with business needs and technical goals.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Innovative mindset with a passion for leveraging technology to solve complex problems.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI applications in clinical research.

Benefits of working at Allucent include:

• Comprehensive benefits package per location
• Competitive salaries per location
• Departmental Study/Training Budget for furthering professional development
• Flexible Working hours (within reason)
• Opportunity for remote/hybrid* working depending on location
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Participation in our enriching Buddy Program as a new or existing employee
• Internal growth opportunities and career progression
• Financially rewarding internal employee referral program
• Access to online soft-skills and technical training via GoodHabitz and internal platforms
• Eligibility for our Spot Bonus Award Program in recognition of going above and beyond on projects
• Eligibility for our Loyalty Award Program in recognition of loyalty and commitment of longstanding employees

Disclaimers:

*Our hybrid work policy encourages a dynamic work environment, prescribing 2 days in office per week for employees within reasonable distance from one of our global offices.

“The Allucent Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Allucent (US) LLC and its affiliates (collectively “Allucent”). Allucent does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or uninvited requests for collaboration on any of our open roles. Unsolicited resumes sent to Allucent employees will not obligate Allucent to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any third-party recruitment agency. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers, employees, or human resources.”

Business Unit Mission:

The mission of the Associate Director of Quantitative Research is to assist in coaching and mentoring the staff, building relationships with M3 clients, and working with the team on ensuring projects complete on time and within budget. The Associate Director of Quantitative Research will also assist with updating processes and internal systems to ensure the team is working as efficient as possible. This is the ideal role for someone who has management experience in market research, specifically focused on online healthcare research.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Including, but not limited to the following:

• Responsible for providing guidance and mentoring members of the operations team.
• Responsible for managing project escalations to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget. This will require the candidate to partner with the sales team and operations staff to address issues and/or make recommendations to improve performance on research projects.
• Working closely with the Director of Operations to adapt, develop and initiate processes, procedures, and system enhancements.
• Investigating and managing project escalations. The Associate Director will be responsible for ensuring the project is completed on time and to the satisfaction of the client.
• Monitoring productivity and quality of data collection of projects.
• Overseeing the billing process of the team, and ensuring projects end with expected profitability.
• Responsible for creating best practice documents between M3 and some of M3’s key accounts. Will serve as a point of contact for some of M3’s key accounts on the Quant team. Candidate will need to work closely with Sales and any other department’s lead on the account to ensure a smooth process for the client.
• Assist in the training of any new team members, as well as the training needs of current employees.

Essential Job functions:

Including, but not limited to the following:

1. Maintain regular and punctual attendance
2. Work cooperatively with others
3. Comply with all company policies and procedures.
4. Communicate (verbally and written) in a timely fashion with clients, team members and internal stakeholders.
5. Manage/mentor team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
6. Ensure that the team is carrying their workloads and meeting KPIs.

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

Outcomes:

• Team maintains an average of 6.4 on customer satisfaction
• Team maintains an average of 60 Net Promoter Score
• Team is meeting or exceeding billing deadlines and goals
• Create a spirited and engaging environment for direct reports
• Responsibility/oversight of at least 2 M3 accounts, and helping to drive an increase in business and client satisfaction.

Competencies:

• Adoption of M3 Initiatives – embrace/advocate new initiatives, adopting promptly and providing feedback
• Collaboration – establishes trusted partner relationships with other department heads
• Continuous Improvement – suggesting improvements; challenging the way we do things with the goal of improving
• Effective/Appropriate Communication – externally with clients/partners and internally with all stakeholders
• Leadership – driving M3 initiatives through the team, keeping morale high, serving as a leader to the team, identifying training needs, providing guidance/feedback
• Solutions Oriented – ability to problem solve, provide multiple solutions that occur on projects, with process, etc.

Minimum Experience: 

• 5+ years of experience in Quantitative Market Research
• 3+ years of project management experience
• Experience in healthcare focused Market Research preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience managing employees preferred
• Experience with complex market research projects which could include programming, intricate sampling, international, translations, patients, or patient referrals (preferred)