Bangalore Site Engineering Leader - Evinova

Job Title: Bangalore Site Engineering Leader - Evinova

Global Career Level: F

Only applications based in India will be considered

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to be part of the future of healthcare? Are you able to think big, be bold, and harness the power of digital and AI to tackle longstanding life sciences challenges?  Then Evinova, a new health tech business part of the AstraZeneca Group might be for you!   Transform billions of patients’ lives through technology, data and cutting-edge ways of working. You’re disruptive, decisive and transformative. Someone who’s excited to use technology to improve patients’ health. We’re building a new healthtech business – Evinova, a fully-owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca Group.  

Evinova delivers market-leading digital health solutions that are science-based, evidence-led, and human experience-driven. Thoughtful risks and quick decisions come together to accelerate innovation across the life sciences sector. Be part of a diverse team that pushes the boundaries of science by digitally empowering a deeper understanding of the patients we’re helping. Launch pioneering digital solutions that improve the patients’ experience and deliver better health outcomes. Together, we have the opportunity to combine deep scientific expertise with digital and artificial intelligence to serve the wider healthcare community and create new standards across the sector.   

Accountabilities:

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to oversee our engineering team at our new Bangalore location. This role will manage a growing team of 10 engineers in 2025, scaling to 30 by 2026. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with a strong engineering background and proven leadership skills.

Help Evinova build our site from the ground up and set us on a path to be successful in Bangalore.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of Software Engineers, ML/AI Engineers, Data Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Platform Operations, Test Engineers, and Support Engineers.

• Oversee end-to-end software development, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions.

• Collaborate closely with Product Engineering teams to align on feature development, roadmaps, and delivery timelines.

• Partner with the Platform Engineering team to ensure robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure for clinical trials software.

• Drive strategic planning for the Bangalore engineering site, setting technical vision and priorities to support global objectives.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to integrate ML/AI, data, and DevOps capabilities into product offerings.

• Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring alignment with company-wide technical standards.

• Drive hiring, onboarding, and team growth to meet 2025 and 2026 targets.

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role.

• Proven track record of delivering successful products in an enterprise or SaaS setting.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Experience in translating business strategy into actionable product plans.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and present to senior stakeholders and executives.

• High level of technical acumen; ability to engage with engineering teams on detailed technical discussions.

• Experience in hypothesis-driven development and testing, using quantitative analysis to validate product features.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and frameworks.

• Hands-on expertise in software development (e.g., Python, Java, or similar).

• Experience managing cross-functional engineering teams, including ML/AI, Data, DevOps, or Platform roles.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead and inspire teams.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.

Desired Skills

• 5 to 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with deep knowledge of regulatory environments and industry-specific challenges.

• Strong understanding of SaaS product development and clinical trials software.

Personal Attributes 

• Customer-obsessed and passionate about building products that solve real-world problems.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Collaborative and inclusive, fostering a positive team culture where creativity and innovation thrive.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why Evinova (AstraZeneca)?

Evinova draws on AstraZeneca’s deep experience developing novel therapeutics, informed by insights from thousands of patients and clinical researchers. Together, we can accelerate the delivery of life-changing medicines, improve the design and delivery of clinical trials for better patient experiences and outcomes, and think more holistically about patient care before, during and after treatment.  We know that regulators, healthcare professionals and care teams at clinical trial sites do not want a fragmented approach. They do not want a future where every pharmaceutical company provides their own, different digital solutions. They want solutions that work across the sector, simplify their workload and benefit patients broadly. By bringing our solutions to the wider healthcare community, we can help build more unified approaches to how we all develop and deploy digital technologies, better serving our teams, physicians and ultimately patients.  Evinova represents a unique opportunity to deliver meaningful outcomes with digital and AI to serve the wider healthcare community and create new standards for the sector.  Join us on our journey of building a new kind of health tech business to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.  

Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Apply now and be part of a team that is redefining the future of healthcare!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.