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 productive 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.

📌 QA Manager - testing (Secunderabad)
🏢 Sandoz India
📍 Secunderabad