Senior Test Manager

Roche; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in the UK is seeking a Senior Test Manager to drive methodical testing across hardware and software for diagnostic solutions. You will lead verification and validation projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor cross-functional teams in a global environment.

You will define testing strategies, manage budgets, and champion test automation and CI/CD approaches while collaborating with development and product teams to deliver high-quality medical devices that meet IEC 62304, IVDR, and

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing verification/validation projects.
• Experience in medical technology or IVD environments.
• Knowledge of IEC 62304, IVDR, ISO 13485.
• Strong leadership and English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Lead verification and validation projects from planning to execution.
• Mentor cross-functional teams across development lifecycle.
• Ensure testing infrastructure meets medical standards.
• Collaborate with global teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Test Management

Regulatory Compliance

Project Leadership

Automation Testing

CI/CD

Education

Master's degree or PhD

Engineering degree

Tools

Test automation tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

As part of the NPC Network, we operate at the intersection of groundbreaking technology and top-tier quality assurance for our diagnostic solutions. In this pivotal role, you will drive the methodical advancement of our test infrastructures, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and actively shape the future of diagnostic quality assurance. Join our team and make a lasting impact on healthcare.

The Opportunity

In your role as Senior Test Manager (m/f/d), you combine deep technical hardware and software testing expertise with strategic project management, acting as a mentor and decision-maker in complex situations:

• Project Leadership & Budget: Take full ownership of leading and managing verification and validation projects, including planning, execution, and budget monitoring
• Team Leadership: Provide functional guidance and mentoring to mid-sized cross-functional project teams across all phases of the development lifecycle. Innovation: Develop innovative approaches for complex testing challenges (e.g., test automation, CI/CD pipelines) and successfully present them to key stakeholders
• Autonomy & Interface: Work largely autonomously within broad guidelines and act as a central subject matter expert and point of contact for development and product teams
• Global Collaboration: Collaborate with local and international cross-functional teams to solve complex technical issues across global sites
• Compliance & Infrastructure: Ensure that our testing infrastructure, test suites, and processes continuously meet the highest applicable international medical standards (e.g., IEC 62304, IVDR, ISO 13485, EMC, Endurance testing)

Who You Are

As an experienced and inspiring leader, you possess strong judgment and the ability to energize teams for modern, methodical testing practices:

• Education: Advanced university degree (Master, Diploma, or PhD) in Medical Technology, Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline
• Professional Experience: Proven track record in managing verification/validation projects (5 to 8 years of experience, depending on your highest degree)
• Domain Expertise: Deep and broad expertise in Test Management, covering manual, automated, and continuous testing in a regulated environment (medical technology or IVD)
• Regulatory Know-How: Solid working knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. IEC 62304, ISO 14971, IVDR, IEC 61010-1, IEC 61326-2-6). You effortlessly balance regulatory compliance with agile development efficiency
• Leadership Skills: Strong capability in functionally guiding teams, paired with a strategic mindset and excellent communication skills
• Language Skills: Business fluent in English (written and spoken) for daily collaboration in an international environment

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.