Test Manager

Sandoz India; Telangana; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Sandoz India seeks a senior software testing professional to define and execute test strategies for GxP-regulated cycles, covering business, functional, or multiple cycles. You will establish testing frameworks, ensure coverage across functional, regression, integration, performance, and automated testing, and drive risk-based validation.

You will manage defect lifecycles, lead test automation initiatives, and collaborate with Business, Technology, Factory and Platform teams to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in software testing for S4Hana and additional technologies like Veeva, LIMS, MES systems in large scale integrated User Acceptance testing or Functional testing activities, spanning multiple business processes, applications, interfaces and managing multiple involved functional & business teams
• Experience in defining test strategy & plans and alignment with Validation, Quality, Security & Authorizations and other contributing teams
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• 10+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, with at least 7 years in large scale projects.
• Strong experience managing major test activities across SAP and non-SAP systems in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with test planning, execution, and defect lifecycle management across various delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement Test approach, test scope and required artefacts such as Test strategy, Test Plans and Test related reports pertaining to one or multiple test cycles.
• Establish and maintain standardized testing methodologies, frameworks, and tools
• Ensure appropriate test coverage, including functional, regression, integration, performance, and automated testing
• Oversee validation and documentation processes in alignment with GxP and other relevant regulatory requirements for assigned test cycles
• Defect Management, ensuring that defects are recorded, prioritized and resolved effectively.
• Perform risk assessments on defects that affect business-critical and GxP processes
• Contribute to test automation strategy to increase speed, efficiency, and repeatability in delivery.
• Collaborate with Business and Technology stakeholders, Factory and Platform teams to ensure successful test activities
• Define and monitor testing KPIs to assess quality, efficiency, and compliance of testing outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to global compliance standards, including GxP, data privacy, and cybersecurity policies.
• Monitor emerging testing technologies, industry trends, and regulatory developments to inform testing methodology evolution.

Skills

Fluent English

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Test planning

Agile/Waterfall

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Opentext ALM

Veeva

LIMS

MES systems

Job description

• Define and implement Test approach, test scope and required artefacts such as Test strategy, Test Plans and Test related reports pertaining to one or multiple test cycles. These can be Business, Functional or other type of test cycles.


• Establish and maintain standardized testing methodologies, frameworks, and tools


• Ensure appropriate test coverage, including functional, regression, integration, performance, and automated testing


• Oversee validation and documentation processes in alignment with GxP and other relevant regulatory requirements for assigned test cycles


• Defect Management, ensuring that defects are recorded, prioritized and resolved effectively.


• Perform risk assessments on defects that affect business-critical and GxP processes


• Contribute to test automation strategy to increase speed, efficiency, and repeatability in delivery.


• Collaborate with Business and Technology stakeholders, Factory and Platform teams to ensure successful test activities


• Define and monitor testing KPIs to assess quality, efficiency, and compliance of testing outcomes.


• Ensure adherence to global compliance standards, including GxP, data privacy, and cybersecurity policies.


• Monitor emerging testing technologies, industry trends, and regulatory developments to inform testing methodology evolution.

Major Accountabilities

• Define and implement Test approach, test scope and required artefacts such as Test strategy, Test Plans and Test related reports pertaining to one or multiple test cycles. These can be Business, Functional or other type of test cycles.


• Establish and maintain standardized testing methodologies, frameworks, and tools


• Ensure appropriate test coverage, including functional, regression, integration, performance, and automated testing


• Oversee validation and documentation processes in alignment with GxP and other relevant regulatory requirements for assigned test cycles


• Defect Management, ensuring that defects are recorded, prioritized and resolved effectively.


• Perform risk assessments on defects that affect business-critical and GxP processes


• Contribute to test automation strategy to increase speed, efficiency, and repeatability in delivery.


• Collaborate with Business and Technology stakeholders, Factory and Platform teams to ensure successful test activities


• Define and monitor testing KPIs to assess quality, efficiency, and compliance of testing outcomes.


• Ensure adherence to global compliance standards, including GxP, data privacy, and cybersecurity policies.


• Monitor emerging testing technologies, industry trends, and regulatory developments to inform testing methodology evolution.

Key Performance Indicators

• Test artefacts delivery in time and quality


• Test case coverage


• Defect resolution efficient and defect leakage rate (issues found in production)


• Test automation coverage and reusability


• Time-to-test vs. project timelines


• Compliance adherence for validation and documentation


• Cost-efficiency in testing service delivery


• Test execution velocity and throughput


• Stakeholder satisfaction with testing outcomes


• Vendor and team performance against SLAs

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline


• Proven experience in software testing for S4Hana and additional technologies like Veeva, LIMS, MES systems in large scale integrated User Acceptance testing or Functional testing activities, spanning multiple business processes, applications, interfaces and managing multiple involved functional & business teams


• Experience in defining test strategy & plans and alignment with Validation, Quality, Security & Authorizations and other contributing teams

Languages & Experience And Skills

• Fluent English (spoken and written)


• 10+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, with at least 7 years in large scale projects/programs.


• Strong experience managing major test activities across SAP and non-SAP systems in enterprise environments.


• 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.


• Ability to navigate a highly complex global matrix organizations and integrated environments. Status reporting


• 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.

Work Experience

• Industry/ Business Exposure.


• Proven Ability to Develop trust-based relationships with key regional.


• Project Management.


• Interactions with senior management.


• People Leadership.


• stakeholders.

Skills

• Budget Management.


• Business Acumen.


• Influencing Skills.


• Performance Management.


• Project Management.


• Risk Management.


• Service Delivery Management.


• Strategic Planning.

Languages

• English.