Position Overview:

The Manager, Software Testing, R&D is instrumental in the development of new and existing products and the building and implementation of coherent and scalable testing and validation processes. This position will build and manage a strong, effective and efficient R&D software testing team, adopt, adapt and implement the best practices, standards and methodologies, manage the knowledge transfer, employee training and mentoring. The Manager, Software Testing, R&D works within the R&D management team, and closely interacts with internal teams such as IT, QA and Operations.

Responsibilities:

• As part of the R&D management team, work closely with Product Management, Architecture, and Software Development to ensure product strategy and implementation is aligned with the company business strategy and goals.
• Define testing strategies and manage them in agreement with all relevant stakeholders.
• Responsible for software testing delivery on time, within budget, as per specifications and in accordance with regulatory quality requirements.
• Review and provide feedback on product specifications and software development decisions to ensure scalable and compliant testing, early defect prevention, and performance.
• Review and provide feedback on product and architectural decisions to ensure product compliance to regulatory requirements.
• Establish and enforce quality processes within the software testing team, including risk assessment, test strategy and plan, execution of test cases, tracing requirements, and other standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Track and analyze defects and other key metrics to inform risk-based testing processes.
• Ensure proper and timely documentation is filed with the endpoint QA and represent R&D Software Testing during audits and inspections.
• Keep abreast with emerging technologies and integrate them into the testing processes. Stay up-to-date with US, EU and other international regulatory requirements to ensure the product remains compliant with current and future requirements.

Qualifications:

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Software Quality Engineering or equivalent required
• Advanced Degree desirable

Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience with system testing/quality assurance of web based applications, specifically in a SOA environment
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing R&D or other technology testing/software quality teams
• 4 years of experience in life sciences industry, preferably in the IRT area
• Strong experience in software testing technologies, including test automation
• Proven track record of managing high caliber software testing teams and working within virtual teams.

Skills: 

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, time and people management skills
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Strategic thinker, ability to simplify and communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

endpoint is an equal opportunities employer AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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