Test Expert

Sandoz India; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandoz India is seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead the software testing effort across SAP S/4 HANA and non-SAP environments. You will guide testing strategy, manage defects, and drive quality in regulated life sciences projects, including GxP compliance and CSV validation.

Collaborating with global teams, you will oversee test planning, execution, risk assessment, and KPI monitoring, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction in a complex matrix setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering; testing certs preferred.
• 7+ years in software testing; 5+ years in large-scale programs.
• Experience in SAP and non-SAP enterprise testing.
• Knowledge of GxP, CSV, and regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on Test Management guidance, training and support for the full testing lifecycle from scoping to execution and reporting.
• Manage the defects arising during test activities, ensuring defects are recorded, prioritized and resolved effectively.
• Perform risk assessments on defects.
• Efficiently use testing tools including Test script and Test set creation, test execution, Defect management, Release and cycle maintenance, Traceability and reporting, Test set management and support improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to test automation to increase speed, efficiency, and repeatability in delivery.
• Collaborate with Business and Technology stakeholders, Factory and Platform teams to ensure early involvement and end-to-end quality assurance.
• Collaborate and communicate across globally distributed teams of internal and external experts and partners.
• Support the definition and monitoring of testing KPIs to assess quality, efficiency, and compliance of testing outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to global compliance standards, including GxP, data privacy, and cybersecurity policies.

Skills

Test management

Quality assurance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulated environments

Agile/Waterfall

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Testing certifications preferred

Tools

Opentext ALM

SAP S/4 HANA

Test automation

Test planning

Job description

Job Description:

Major Accountabilities

• Provide hands-on Test Management guidance, training and support for the full testing lifecycle from scoping to execution and reporting.
• Manage the defects arising during test activities, ensuring that defects are recorded, prioritized and resolved effectively.
• Perform risk assessments on defects.
• Efficiently use testing tools including Test script and Test set creation, test execution, Defect management, Release and cycle maintenance, Traceability and reporting, Test set management and actively support improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to test automation to increase speed, efficiency, and repeatability in delivery.
• Collaborate with Business and Technology stakeholders, Factory and Platform teams to ensure early involvement and end-to-end quality assurance.
• Collaborate and communicate across globally distributed teams of internal and external experts and partners.
• Support the definition and monitoring of testing KPIs to assess quality, efficiency, and compliance of testing outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to global compliance standards, including GxP, data privacy, and cybersecurity policies. .

Key Performance Indicators

• Test case coverage
• Defect resolution efficient and defect leakage rate (issues found in production)
• Test automation coverage and reusability
• Compliance adherence for validation and documentation
• Cost-efficiency in testing service delivery
• Test execution velocity and throughput
• Stakeholder satisfaction with testing outcomes

Minimum Requirements

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline; certifications in software testing preferred.

Languages

• Fluent English (spoken and written).

Experience And Skills

• 7+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or test engineering, with at least 5 years in large scale projects/programs.
• Strong experience managing testing across SAP and non-SAP systems in enterprise environments.
• Experience in testing particularly with SAP S/4 HANA .
• Proven background in test management activities
• Experience in regulated life sciences, pharmaceuticals or medical devices sectors.
• Deep understanding of testing frameworks, test management tools, especially Opentext ALM and automated testing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulated environments (GxP, CSV) and validation best practices.
• Hands-on experience with test planning, execution, and defect lifecycle management across various delivery models.
• Experience working in global matrix organizations and cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing multi-vendor environments, with strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical topics into business language and vice versa.
• Experience with Waterfall / Agile and/or hybrid project delivery methodologies.

Requirements