QA Lead with Pharma Experince
We are seeking a highly skilled QA Lead with extensive knowledge of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and experience in the life sciences domain.
The ideal candidate will have 10-12 years of QA experience, including hands-on testing, automation, and team leadership.
Experience working with US-based life sciences clients is essential.
The QA Lead will be responsible for leading the testing efforts, ensuring quality deliverables, and managing client expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead QA activities across projects, including planning, execution, and reporting to ensure quality standards are met.
Collaborate with US-based life sciences clients to gather requirements, define test strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, GxP).
Manage a QA team of 15-20 testers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and career development.
Design, develop, and execute both manual and automated test cases to validate application functionality, performance, and usability.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (developers, business analysts, and operations) to align testing objectives with business requirements.
Identify risks and bottlenecks in the QA process and implement proactive solutions to ensure smooth delivery. - Ensure that regulatory and compliance requirements are met, maintaining documentation for audits and inspections.
Lead test automation initiatives by developing frameworks or selecting the right tools for automation. - Monitor and report QA metrics such as defect densities, pass/fail rates, and test coverage.
Implement continuous improvements in QA processes and tools to increase efficiency and quality.
Drive test execution in Agile environments, ensuring seamless integration with DevOps pipelines and CI/CD frameworks.
Required Skills and Experience:
10-12 years of QA experience, with at least 3-5 years in a lead role, managing QA projects or teams.
Strong knowledge of life sciences domain, including experience working with US-based life sciences clients.
Expertise in manual and automated testing, with hands-on experience in tools such as Selenium, JIRA, QTP/UFT, ALM, and LoadRunner.
Good understanding of compliance standards like FDA regulations, GxP, and ISO 13485.
Experience with test automation frameworks and performance testing tools. - Strong analytical skills to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially when working with international clients.
Experience in Agile and DevOps methodologies, with exposure to CI/CD pipelines.
Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. --- Preferred
Certifications: ISTQB Certified Tester (Advanced Level or equivalent).
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The ideal candidate will have 10-12 years of QA experience, including hands-on testing, automation, and team leadership.
Experience working with US-based life sciences clients is essential.
The QA Lead will be responsible for leading the testing efforts, ensuring quality deliverables, and managing client expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead QA activities across projects, including planning, execution, and reporting to ensure quality standards are met.
Collaborate with US-based life sciences clients to gather requirements, define test strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, GxP).
Manage a QA team of 15-20 testers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and career development.
Design, develop, and execute both manual and automated test cases to validate application functionality, performance, and usability.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (developers, business analysts, and operations) to align testing objectives with business requirements.
Identify risks and bottlenecks in the QA process and implement proactive solutions to ensure smooth delivery. - Ensure that regulatory and compliance requirements are met, maintaining documentation for audits and inspections.
Lead test automation initiatives by developing frameworks or selecting the right tools for automation. - Monitor and report QA metrics such as defect densities, pass/fail rates, and test coverage.
Implement continuous improvements in QA processes and tools to increase efficiency and quality.
Drive test execution in Agile environments, ensuring seamless integration with DevOps pipelines and CI/CD frameworks.
Required Skills and Experience:
10-12 years of QA experience, with at least 3-5 years in a lead role, managing QA projects or teams.
Strong knowledge of life sciences domain, including experience working with US-based life sciences clients.
Expertise in manual and automated testing, with hands-on experience in tools such as Selenium, JIRA, QTP/UFT, ALM, and LoadRunner.
Good understanding of compliance standards like FDA regulations, GxP, and ISO 13485.
Experience with test automation frameworks and performance testing tools. - Strong analytical skills to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially when working with international clients.
Experience in Agile and DevOps methodologies, with exposure to CI/CD pipelines.
Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. --- Preferred
Certifications: ISTQB Certified Tester (Advanced Level or equivalent).
Apply Now