Testing group Leader

Almac Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group in the UK seeks a Testing Group Leader to supervise Software Testing Analysts and Senior Analysts, guiding test strategy and delivery.

You will oversee resource scheduling, maintain project status, ensure test deliverables meet timelines and quality, and drive improvements across testing tools and processes within a regulated SDLC environment. Joining Almac means contributing to human health in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a third level qualification in Computer Science or a related field, OR extensive relevant experience.
• They should have extensive experience with change management tools such as Azure DevOps (ADOS) or TFS, and have a solid background working on web-based, interactive voice response, and client-server projects.
• The role requires ability to evaluate and implement new tools and technologies, experience in testing randomisation schemas, knowledge of drug management and familiarity with industry regulatory requirements (GxP).
• Strong technical background in software and object-oriented systems development and testing, and ability to apply this knowledge to designing test strategies and adoption of new test tools technology.
• Knowledge of supply chain management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee resource scheduling, maintain and report project status, ensure test deliverables are completed to agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Implement and ensure compliance with formal software testing methodologies and best practices.
• Identify, recommend, and implement Testing Department tool and process improvements.
• Support team members in defining testing strategies and quality risk assessments.
• Ensure corporate compliance with the testing phase of the Almac Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and testing team compliance with the SDLC as a whole.
• Undertake the same project-specific roles and responsibilities as a Senior Software Testing Analyst, as required.

Skills

Azure DevOps

TFS

Software testing

Test strategy

Quality risk assessment

SDLC

Object oriented development

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

TFS

Job description

Hours: 37.5 hours Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00 core hours

Business Unit: Clinical Technologies

Open To: Internal and External applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11782

The Opportunity

As a Testing Group Leader you will assume functional supervisory responsibility for Software Testing Analysts and Senior Software Testing Analysts and will assist in identifying training and development needs. You will oversee resource scheduling, maintain and report project status, ensure that project test deliverables are completed to agreed timelines and quality standards, and manage issues escalated by team members.

You will implement and ensure compliance with formal software testing methodologies and best practices and will identify, recommend, and implement Testing Department tool and process improvements. You will also support team members in defining testing strategies and quality risk assessments, while ensuring corporate compliance with the testing phase of the Almac Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and testing team compliance with the SDLC as a whole.

Additionally, you will undertake the same project-specific roles and responsibilities as a Senior Software Testing Analyst, as required.

Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast‑paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long‑term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple – we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here; Life at Almac - Almac

What you need to be successful

The ideal candidate will have a third level qualification in Computer Science or a related field, OR extensive relevant experience. They should have extensive experience in as change management tools such as Azure DevOps (ADOS) or TFS, and have a solid background working on web-based, interactive voice response, and client-server projects. The role requires the ability to evaluate and implement new tools and technologies, experience in testing randomisation schemas, knowledge of drug management, and familiarity with industry regulatory requirements (GxP).

It is important for candidates to possess a strong technical background in software and object‑oriented systems development and testing, and to be able to apply this knowledge to designing test strategies and adoption of new test tools technology. Additionally, knowledge of supply chain management is essential.

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK with no restrictions OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 06 September 2026

Recruitment Agencies Please Note

Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.