Katalyst CRO · 1 month ago
GXP Test Lead
Katalyst CRO is a company specializing in clinical research organization services, and they are seeking a GXP Test Lead. The role involves leading software quality assurance efforts in regulated environments, ensuring compliance with GxP standards, and managing testing processes for various life sciences systems.
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Responsibilities
Strong expertise in GxP compliance, CSV, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 standards
Strong leadership, test planning, estimation, and cross-functional communication skills
Experience in testing SAAS/COTS/Bespoke, CRM, Life sciences systems, or lab systems (e.g., StarLIMS, Salesforce Health Cloud)
Hands-on proficiency in functional testing, test automation and performance testing tools (e.g., Tosca, NeoLoad)
In-depth understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) process, QA tools and test management systems (e.g., JIRA, Client ALM, codebeamer)
Proficient in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies
Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
Knowledge of data privacy/security standards (e.g., HIPAA) relevant to software testing
Experience with risk-based testing approaches in regulated environments
Experience in System Migration and Mobile Testing
Qualification
Required
15+ years of software QA/testing experience, with at least 10+ years in regulated environments like life sciences, pharma, healthcare
Strong expertise in GxP compliance, CSV, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 standards
Strong leadership, test planning, estimation, and cross-functional communication skills
Experience in testing SAAS/COTS/Bespoke, CRM, Life sciences systems, or lab systems (e.g., StarLIMS, Salesforce Health Cloud)
Hands-on proficiency in functional testing, test automation and performance testing tools (e.g., Tosca, NeoLoad)
In-depth understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) process, QA tools and test management systems (e.g., JIRA, Client ALM, codebeamer)
Proficient in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies
Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
Knowledge of data privacy/security standards (e.g., HIPAA) relevant to software testing
Experience with risk-based testing approaches in regulated environments
Experience in System Migration and Mobile Testing
Minimum requirement is a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Sciences or a related education (e.g. life science, medicine)
Preferred
Masters preferable
GxP, Validation Testing, QMS, Hand on in ALM/Codebeamer, Life Science Domain
Company
Katalyst CRO
Katalyst CRO | Advancing Healthcare & Life Sciences with Expert Research & Regulatory Solutions Katalyst Healthcare & Life Sciences (Katalyst CRO) is a Global Contract Research and Knowledge Process Outsourcing Organization (CRO) dedicated to driving innovation in research, regulatory compliance, and quality excellence for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies worldwide.
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