Team Lead, Software Development Engineering

At Clario, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, our eCOA (electronic Clinical Outcome Assessments) solutions play a critical role in advancing clinical research worldwide. As a Lead Software Development Engineer, you will lead teams building scalable, compliant digital products that support global clinical trials. This role blends hands‑on technical leadership with people leadership, architectural influence, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver high‑quality software that improves patient experiences and clinical outcomes.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation

• Provident Fund & Gratuity

• Flexible leave plans

• Engaging employee programs

• Hybrid work environment

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of software applications supporting eCOA solutions and clinical studies

• Provide technical direction across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through release and post‑production support

• Partner with Product, Design, Quality, and Project Management teams to refine requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions

• Own delivery of complex, customized client solutions, balancing timelines, quality, and regulatory compliance

• Establish and enforce coding standards, development best practices, and architectural guidelines across the team

• Perform code reviews and act as a subject matter expert within critical areas of the codebase

• Guide validation, pilot activities, and operational readiness efforts in regulated environments

• Ensure adherence to applicable regulations (including ISO and FDA 21 CFR Part 11) and maintain development‑related SOPs and SWIs

• Communicate technical decisions, risks, timelines, and scope clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen), tooling enhancements, and process optimization to improve delivery efficiency

• Serve as the escalation point for complex technical challenges and critical production issues

• Influence long‑term technical strategy and architectural decisions across the eCOA platform

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Software Development Engineers in a collaborative, high‑performing environment

• Support career growth through coaching, regular feedback, and development planning

• Delegate effectively while maintaining accountability and delivery ownership

• Facilitate onboarding, training, and knowledge sharing for new and existing team members

• Promote alignment across teams, resolve conflicts constructively, and drive consensus on technical approaches

• Balance workloads, manage priorities, and ensure commitments are delivered on time

• Act as an escalation point for delivery risks, resource challenges, and team issues

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

• 5–7 years of professional software development experience, with demonstrated technical leadership or mentoring responsibilities

• Solid experience with web technologies including JavaScript (ES6) or TypeScript, CSS, XML, and JSON

• Proficiency with SQL and database‑driven application development

• Familiarity with development and collaboration tools such as Visual Studio, Eclipse, Git, GitLab, TFS, and JIRA

• Strong understanding of software development methodologies including Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall

• Experience in clinical trials, healthcare, or life sciences technology would be advantageous

• Experience developing software in regulated environments (e.g., ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR Part 11) would be advantageous

• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

At Clario, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work—and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you’re starting your clinical data career or building long‑term expertise, your work helps bring life‑changing therapies to patients faster.