Sr Manager, Test Automation and Validation Lead

• Build out test engineering practices, standards, community and lead by execution in creating a new culture around the test automation demeanor
• Support automation testing efforts by building and maintaining scripts in tools like UiPath Test Suite, Selenium, or similar tools
• Maintain strategic relationships and strong communication with the leadership team about Technology & AI&D services and service roadmaps
• Lead and manage large, diverse teams within a matrixed organization
• Serve as Scrum Master for Cross-Functional Agile teams, leading sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
• Act as a servant leader by identifying and removing roadblocks, promoting Agile best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Define, implement, and oversee computer system validation strategies aligned with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11)
• Collaborate with automation, IT, and quality teams to validate AI/ML-enabled systems and intelligent automation tools
• Serve as CSV subject matter expert (SME) during internal and external audits or health authority inspections
• Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams, including those in the US and other international locations
• Attract and recruit top talent as part of an extensive AI & Technology organization to be hired within India
• Understand the decision-making process, workflows, and business and information needs of business partners and stakeholders
• Ensure communication of key performance metrics and analysis of unmet needs
• Participate in stakeholder and other leadership meetings
• Facilitate best practice sharing, ensuring ongoing alignment with the Technology & Digital strategy

• Master’s degree with 8 - 10 years of experience in Business, Engineering, IT or related field
• Bachelor’s degree with 10 - 14 years of experience in Business, Engineering, IT or related field
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, CSV Validation and Automated Testing
• Exceptional collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced experience in designing and executing both manual and automated test cases
• Hands-on experience with UiPath Test Suite, Selenium, Postman, or similar tools
• Have strong business acumen
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams including analysts, engineers, and architects in a matrixed and agile environment

• Develop, enhance, and maintain test automation scripts using data-driven, keyword-driven, or hybrid frameworks
• Familiarity with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools for integrating testing into DevOps pipelines
• Experience in a leadership role within a pharmaceutical or technology organization
• Extensive experience in software development lifecycle
• Experience using and adoption of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Strong analytic/critical-thinking and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Established business partnerships and IS governance practices involving senior business stakeholders
• Familiarity with regulations (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11) and risk-based validation
• Computer System Validation Professional (CSV) Certification (preferred)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) (preferred)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) (preferred)

Reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment