VIVLI, the Center for Global Clinical Research, is seeking a UX Lead Engineer. Vivli is a mission-focused non-profit and to help manage our continued growth, we are looking for a UX Lead Engineer to join the development team to help us continue to improve and grow.

Location: Remote, working core hours of 9am-5pm Eastern time zone, with the ability to travel 3-4 times per year.

Job Description: 

We are seeking a dynamic UX Lead Engineer with Software Engineering Expertise to shape the future of our user experience. This hybrid role requires a visionary approach to user-centered design combined with a solid technical foundation in software engineering. You will lead a cross-functional team to deliver engaging, scalable, and accessible digital products that align with our business goals and technical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Define and lead the UX vision and strategy to enhance product usability and user satisfaction.
• Drive collaboration between design, engineering, and product teams to ensure a cohesive user experience.
• Advocate for user-centered design across the organization and champion the voice of the user.

Design Execution

• Oversee the end-to-end design process, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
• Ensure design consistency and quality across all platforms through the creation and maintenance of design systems.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into intuitive, functional, and visually appealing interfaces.

Technical Integration

• Collaborate with software engineering teams to bridge the gap between design and development, ensuring feasibility and fidelity.
• Write and review code where necessary, leveraging knowledge in front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js) and tools.
• Drive innovative solutions through the integration of design principles with modern engineering practices.

User Research & Analytics

• Lead qualitative and quantitative user research to inform design decisions and identify user pain points.
• Leverage analytics tools to monitor user behavior and improve key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct usability testing to validate designs and iterate based on feedback.

Team Development

• Establish best practices for collaboration between design and engineering teams
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the design process and team culture.

 Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in UX design.
• 3+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Strong technical foundation in front-end development (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks like React or Angular.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex design projects from concept to delivery.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and their implementation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Authorized to work as an employee in the US, with the ability to work core hours in the US Eastern time zone (no C2C or sponsorship).

Preferred:

• Experience designing and developing for scalable enterprise applications.
• Experience with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with Agile and Lean UX methodologies.
• Knowledge of back-end technologies and APIs to enhance collaboration with full-stack teams.
• Portfolio showcasing a blend of design leadership and technical problem-solving

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• A dynamic and collaborative workplace culture
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference in the world

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter to hr@vivli.org

VIVLI, the Center for Global Clinical Research, is seeking a Director of Engineering. Vivli is a mission-focused non-profit and to help manage our continued growth, we are looking for a Director of Engineering to join the development team to help us continue to improve and grow.

Location: Remote, working core hours of 9am-5pm Eastern time zone, with the ability to travel 3-4 times per year.

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Engineering to lead our engineering team.  This role will focus on driving innovation, scaling our technology platforms, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products. As a key leader in the organization, you will collaborate cross-functionally, mentor team members, and align engineering initiatives with our overall strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Leadership & Strategy
    • Develop and execute the engineering strategy to align with the company’s vision and goals.
    • Build and maintain a high-performance engineering culture.
    • Drive innovation and foster a continuous improvement mindset within the team.
  • Team Management
    • Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team of engineers
    • Define, implement, and enforce best practices in engineering, continuously improving the team and striving toward better outcomes
    • Encourage collaboration and communication across the engineering team.
  • Technical Oversight
    • Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable and reliable technology solutions.
    • Ensure adherence to coding standards, security protocols, and quality assurance practices.
    • Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to increase productivity and effectiveness.
  • Project Management
    • Manage engineering resources to meet project deadlines and deliverables.
    • Establish and track key performance metrics to ensure successful project outcomes.
    • Collaborate with Product Management, Operations, and Business teams to prioritize initiatives.

 Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
  • Proven track record of at least 3 years in engineering leadership roles.
  • 12+ years of software development experience
  • Strong technical background with hands-on experience in software development and architecture utilizing Microsoft Technology stacks
  • DevOps experience using Terraform in an Azure environment
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Strong experience with Azure DevOps
  • Authorized to work as an employee in the US, with the ability to work core hours in the US Eastern time zone (no C2C or sponsorship).

  Preferred:

  • Experience working in a clinical research company, with knowledge of HIPAA, GCP, and other relevant domain-specific topics
  • Experience working in a SOC 2 Type 2 certified environment
  • Experience in Cosmos DB, Azure AI Search, and other Azure services
  • Experience with leading software architecture, including UI Dev

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• A dynamic and collaborative workplace culture
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference in the world

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter to hr@vivli.org

VIVLI, the Center for Global Clinical Research, is seeking a Senior Architect. Vivli is a mission-focused non-profit and to help manage our continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Architect to join the development team to help us continue to improve and grow.

Location: Remote, working core hours of 9am-5pm Eastern time zone, with the ability to travel 3-4 times per year.

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Senior Architect to help design and create our platform.  This role will focus on designing and building key components of our platform, enabling researchers to discover and gain access to key data to advance their research. Using Microsoft & Azure toolsets to create and update functionality to enable study discovery, workflow automation, and analytics at scale to enable new science on our platform.

Key Responsibilities:

Architectural Design and Leadership

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance software architectures for managing clinical trial data.
• Lead the implementation of .NET, C#, and Azure technologies across the platform.
• Define and enforce architectural guidelines, standards, and best practices.

Technical Oversight

• Collaborate with engineering teams to create modular, maintainable, and extensible software solutions.
• Provide hands-on guidance during coding, code reviews, and debugging.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GxP) and data security best practices (SOC 2).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with product managers, business analysts, and domain experts to translate business requirements into technical designs.
• Partner with DevOps teams to ensure seamless CI/CD pipelines and reliable deployment processes.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure systems meet quality and performance benchmarks.

Cloud Strategy and Innovation

• Lead cloud adoption and optimization strategies leveraging Azure services, including Azure Functions, Service Bus, Cosmos DB, and SQL Database.
• Implement secure and efficient data storage and processing pipelines tailored to clinical trial needs.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends to continually improve system capabilities.

Mentorship and Team Development

• Mentor software engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Communicate designs and lead architectural discussions.

 Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in software development, with 5+ years in a senior technical or architectural role.
  • Expertise in .NET framework, C#, and building large-scale enterprise applications.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, including design and deployment of cloud-native applications.
  • Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including SQL Server, Cosmos DB, and data modeling.
  • Proficiency in designing secure and compliant systems, especially in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare or life sciences).
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in clinical trials, healthcare, or pharmaceutical software development.
  • Authorized to work as an employee in the US, with the ability to work core hours in the US Eastern time zone (no C2C or sponsorship).

Preferred:

• • Familiarity with APIs, microservices architecture, and serverless computing.
  • Knowledge of modern front-end frameworks such as Angular or React.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• A dynamic and collaborative workplace culture
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference in the world

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter to hr@vivli.org

“We are delighted to have Brown University join as a member of Vivli, and to play a part in institutional investments in the research enterprise,” said Rebecca Li, Vivli CEO. “We look forward to supporting Brown researchers and staff to meet their commitments to funders to share their data.”

For more information about the conditions for accessing Brown data, please visit their member page. For additional information about Membership in Vivli, learn more here.