Research Development Quality Assurance Manager

Clario; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Attractive PTO plan

Engaging employee programs

Zusammenfassung

Clario is seeking a Manager, R&D Software Quality to lead a high-performing QA team and partner with R&D, Product, and Project Management to ensure quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance of our software solutions used in clinical research worldwide.

You will drive test strategy, plan activities, manage both manual and automated testing, and oversee test planning, execution, and traceability across all test levels in a fast, Agile environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years in software quality engineering, with 3+ years in people management.
• Experience leading teams across manual and automated testing.

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

Quality engineering

Automation testing

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

API testing

Regulatory knowledge

Test planning

Risk assessment

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Polarion

Jobbeschreibung

Join Clario 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
• 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
• 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, 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.