Test Expert

About the Role

**Major accountabilities:** * Provide hands\-on Test Management guidance, training and support for the full testing lifecycle from scoping to execution and reporting. * Manage the defects arising during test activities, ensuring that defects are recorded, prioritized and resolved effectively. * Perform risk assessments on defects. * Efficiently use testing tools including Test script and Test set creation, test execution, Defect management, Release and cycle maintenance, Traceability and reporting, Test set management and actively support improvement initiatives. * Contribute to test automation to increase speed, efficiency, and repeatability in delivery. * Collaborate with Business and Technology stakeholders, Factory and Platform teams to ensure early involvement and end\-to\-end quality assurance. * Collaborate and communicate across globally distributed teams of internal and external experts and partners. * Support the definition and monitoring of testing KPIs to assess quality, efficiency, and compliance of testing outcomes. * Ensure adherence to global compliance standards, including GxP, data privacy, and cybersecurity policies. . **Key performance indicators:** * Test case coverage * Defect resolution efficient and defect leakage rate (issues found in production) * Test automation coverage and reusability * Compliance adherence for validation and documentation * Cost\-efficiency in testing service delivery * Test execution velocity and throughput * Stakeholder satisfaction with testing outcomes • **Minimum Requirements:** **Education :** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline; certifications in software testing preferred. Languages * Fluent English (spoken and written). Experience and Skills * 7\+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or test engineering, with at least 5 years in large scale projects/programs. * Strong experience managing testing across SAP and non\-SAP systems in enterprise environments. * Experience in testing particularly with SAP S/4 HANA . * Proven background in test management activities * Experience in regulated life sciences, pharmaceuticals or medical devices sectors. * 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. * Experience working in global matrix organizations and cross\-functional teams. * Experience managing multi\-vendor environments, with strong supplier management and negotiation skills. * 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.