Job Summary

Test Lead- Test Management, Validation Testing
Computer System Validation, IT Compliance Management, LS Pharma

8–10 years of experience in software testing / quality assurance, with 3–5 years in a Test Lead, Track Lead, or Workstream Lead role.

Experience working in an onsite-offshore delivery model, supporting onsite test leads and coordinating offshore testing activities for an assigned workstream.
Hands-on experience in manual testing, test design, test execution, defect management, test reporting, and release readiness support.
Experience with automation testing, API testing, backend testing, database testing, or integration testing is preferred based on project needs.
Strong working knowledge of JIRA, Xray, HP ALM / Micro Focus ALM, qTest, Azure DevOps, or similar test management and defect tracking tools.
Use AI-assisted testing and automation tools to support test design, test case creation, coverage analysis, automation development, and estimation improvement, with appropriate human review and validation.  
Experience supporting Life Sciences / Pharma / GxP-regulated applications is strongly preferred.
Understanding of CSV / CSA, risk-based validation, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, ALCOA+, requirements traceability, and audit-ready evidence documentation.
Ability to prepare clear workstream-level status updates, execution summaries, defect reports, risk logs, dependency trackers, and release readiness inputs.
Strong communication, coordination, analytical, ownership, and escalation skills.
ISTQB Foundation certification preferred; Agile/Scrum, GAMP 5, CSV, CSA, or Life Sciences domain certifications are added advantages.

Key Responsibilities

1. To participate in functional as well as technical discussions with the client /team to understand functional /design specifications ,highlight performance concerns, inconsistencies ,ensure the appropriate test environments and infrastructures are in place/kept upto date.
2. To Identify opportunities for process improvement in testing methodologies /tools and Implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing process.
3. To oversee the creation and execution of automated test scripts ensuring consistency and alignment with quality standards to minimize exposure.
4. To develop/guide and mentor QA engineers in the use of the testing framework , enhancing their technical capabilities and increasing productivity.

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