Testing Lead

TECHEAD Mid Atlantic; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

TECHEAD is seeking a Testing Lead for a 1+ year contract in Richmond, VA. The role is hybrid with compensation at $90.00–$103.00 per hour. Ideal candidate has 7+ years QA, with 3+ years in RIM (eCTD/IDMP) and CSV.

Responsibilities include designing end-to-end test strategies for RIM modules, leading validation to meet FDA/EMA standards, and coordinating cross-functional testing across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of software QA experience with at least 3 years in RIM implementations (e.g., Veeva Vault RIM, Ennov).
• Deep understanding of regulatory affairs processes, eCTD submissions, and IDMP standards.
• Hands-on experience with CSV and life sciences regulatory guidelines.
• Strong background in writing manual or automated test scripts and testing tools like Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute end-to-end test strategies for RIM modules (Registration, Submissions, Product Tracking, and IDMP).
• Lead validation activities to ensure full compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, and EMA data standards.
• Create and review validation master plans, test protocols, scripts, and traceability matrices. Coordinate functional, integration, UAT, and data migration testing across global teams.
• Manage defect lifecycles, root-cause analysis, and test status reporting for project leadership.
• Partner with regulatory operations, vendors, and business analysts to define acceptance criteria for complex regulatory workflows.

Skills

Regulatory affairs & IDMP standards

CSV validation

Test scripting & Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Computer Science

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Always Connecting, Always Evolving.

TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Contract (1+ Year Contract) position – Testing Lead / Richmond VA – (JOB-22659). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!

You can find more about our team and values by checking us out at TECHEAD.comor onGlassdoor

Job Details

• Title: Testing Lead


• Location: Richmond, VA


• Compensation: $90.00 – $103.00 /per Hour


• Work Type: Contract (1+ Year Contract)


• Work Location: Hybrid

Job Description

Top 3 Must-Have Skills

• Deep understanding of regulatory affairs processes, eCTD submissions, and IDMP standards.


• Hands-on experience with computer system validation (CSV) and life sciences regulatory compliance guidelines.


• Strong background in writing manual or automated test scripts and managing testing tools like Azure Dev Ops.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field.


• 7+ years of software quality assurance experience with at least 3 years focused on RIM implementations (e.g., Veeva Vault RIM, or Ennov).


• Deep understanding of regulatory affairs processes, eCTD submissions, and IDMP standards.


• Hands-on experience with computer system validation (CSV) and life sciences regulatory compliance guidelines.


• Strong background in writing manual or automated test scripts and managing testing tools like Azure Dev Ops.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute end-to-end test strategies for RIM modules (Registration, Submissions, Product Tracking, and IDMP).


• Lead validation activities to ensure full compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, and EMA data standards.


• Create and review validation master plans, test protocols, scripts, and traceability matrices.Coordinate functional, integration, user acceptance (UAT), and data migration testing across global teams.


• Manage defect lifecycles, root-cause analysis, and test status reporting for project leadership.


• Partner with regulatory operations, vendors, and business analysts to define acceptance criteria for complex regulatory workflows.

TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.

No second parties will be accepted.