Manager, R&D Software Quality (f/m/d)

Clario; Estenfeld (VGem); Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Flexible work schedules

Attractive PTO plan

Engaging employee programs

Zusammenfassung

Clario, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is seeking a Manager, R&D Software Quality to lead a team of manual and automated quality engineers. You will define test strategies, drive testing across multiple levels, and collaborate with R&D, Product, and Project Management to ensure on-time delivery in a regulated environment.

You will guide test planning, execution, and reporting, while advancing quality processes and automation practices in an Agile setting.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years in software quality engineering, including 3+ years in people management.
• Experience leading teams across manual and automated testing.
• Strong expertise with testing tools, automation frameworks, and Agile methodologies (Scrum or SAFe).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, cloud-based solutions, and SDLC.
• Hands-on experience with scripting/programming (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Ruby) and SQL.
• Experience testing APIs and/or mobile applications.
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools; Polarion is a plus.
• Understanding of FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 11, cGxP) is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop a team of manual and automation quality engineers.
• Plan and prioritize test activities to ensure on-time, in-scope delivery.
• Define and communicate test strategies aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee test planning, execution, reporting, and traceability across all test levels.
• Drive continuous improvement of quality processes, standards, and automation practices.
• Select and implement testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Ensure completeness of system, regression, security, and acceptance testing.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product, and Project Management to evaluate deliverables and acceptance criteria.
• Identify risks, process gaps, and audit findings, and drive corrective actions.
• Provide expert guidance on testing standards, quality management, and regulatory expectations.

Kenntnisse

People management

Automation testing

Manual testing

Agile methodologies

Testing tools

APIs testing

DevOps

Scripting languages

SQL

English communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Polarion

CI/CD tooling

Jobbeschreibung

Manager, R&D Software Quality managing test automation teams working on products based on micro service based architecture
Join Clario, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, as Manager, R&D Software Quality and play a critical leadership role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of our software solutions that support clinical research globally. You will lead a high‑performing Software Quality Engineering team and partner closely with R&D, Product, and Project Management to deliver high‑quality software in a fast‑paced, Agile environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work schedules
• Attractive PTO plan
• Engaging employee programs

What you'll be doing

• Lead and develop a team of manual and automation quality engineers
• Plan and prioritize test activities to ensure on‑time, in‑scope delivery
• Define and communicate test strategies aligned with business and regulatory requirements
• Oversee test planning, execution, reporting, and traceability across all test levels
• Drive continuous improvement of quality processes, standards, and automation practices
• Select and implement testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies
• Ensure completeness of system, regression, security, and acceptance testing
• Collaborate with R&D, Product, and Project Management to evaluate deliverables and acceptance criteria
• Identify risks, process gaps, and audit findings, and drive corrective actions
• Provide expert guidance on testing standards, quality management, and regulatory expectations

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years in software quality engineering, including 3+ years in people management
• Experience leading teams across manual and automated testing
• Strong expertise with testing tools, automation frameworks, and Agile methodologies (Scrum or SAFe)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, cloud‑based solutions, and SDLC
• Hands‑on experience with scripting/programming (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Ruby) and SQL
• Experience testing APIs and/or mobile applications
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools; Polarion is a plus
• Understanding of FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 11, cGxP) is an advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

At Clario, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, 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 advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life‑changing therapies to patients faster. Clario Privacy Policy Clario is a leading provider of endpoint data solutions to the clinical trials industry, generating high‑quality clinical evidence for life sciences companies. We offer comprehensive evidence generation solutions that combine medical imaging, eCOA, precision motion, cardiac solutions and respiratory endpoints. For more than 50 years, Clario has delivered deep scientific expertise and broad endpoint technologies to help transform lives around the world. Our endpoint data solutions have supported over 30,000 clinical trials in more than 100 countries. Our global team of science, technology, and operational experts have supported over 70% of all FDA drug approvals since 2015.