Justin Lott

About Justin Lott

As Senior Vice President of Software Engineering and Operations at Advarra, I lead global teams dedicated to advancing clinical research through technology innovation, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to quality. My mission is to connect strategy, execution, and culture to deliver scalable, compliant, and patient-focused software solutions that accelerate trials and improve outcomes.With 25 years of experience in software engineering, quality assurance, and strategic operations leadership, I’ve built and scaled high-performing teams across the U.S, Europe, and Asia. My background spans SaaS, cloud, and regulated software environments, with expertise in building enterprise-grade systems for healthcare and life sciences.At Advarra, I partner across Product, Engineering, QA, and Operations to ensure reliability, transparency, and continuous improvement across our technology portfolio. I’m passionate about empowering leaders to think big, act decisively, and create measurable value for customers and patients alike.A certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), I bring a data-driven yet people-first approach to transformation — mentoring managers, aligning roadmaps to corporate objectives, and driving adoption of lean agile principles at scale.I believe in the power of clarity, collaboration, and accountability to transform complex organizations — and I’m energized by building cultures that celebrate innovation, resilience, and ethical impact.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, Software Engineering and Operations

   Advarra

   Sep 2025 — Present

   Lead Advarra’s global Software Engineering and Operations organization, overseeing software test engineering, product documentation, and technology operations across a multi-product portfolio supporting clinical trial management and research administration.• Partner with the CTO and executive team to define and execute the vision for operational excellence, scalability, and innovation across Advarra’s software solutions.• Drive cross-functional alignment and delivery between Engineering, Product, QA, IT Infrastructure, and Cloud teams.• Establish standardized frameworks, metrics, and governance to ensure reliability, compliance, and quality across all software releases.• Mentor and develop directors, managers, and engineers to foster accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.• Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning across distributed global teams.• Champion continuous improvement, process optimization, and adoption of modern DevOps and agile methodologies.• Represent Advarra externally at conferences and industry forums, promoting the company’s thought leadership in clinical research technology.

Education

• North Carolina State University

  BS, Electrical Engineering

  1993 — 1998