Software Verification Manager

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Shape the future of healthcare software through quality, leadership, and innovation

The Software (SW) Verification Manager is accountable for the Verification stream of the Perfusion Data Management Platform and peripherals for Functional, non-functional and Automation streams, in this role s/he is accountable for the whole Verification strategy and processes to ensure high standard quality of the SW, compliance with Medical Regulations and constantly improved practices.

In his/her role, the Lead SW Verification is responsible for:

• Support the definition of the process for Requirement design to ensure proper coverage and testability of the SW functionalities
• Define Verification strategy for Functional, non-functional Requirements
• Define the Test Automation strategy,
• Define and support SOPs for SW verification to ensure that state-of-the-art processes are in place
• Accountable for the SW Verification team growth in competencies, capabilities and effectiveness and talent management
• Participate to the Core Team, as discipline leader to report status, highlight challenges and provide insights
• Define reports templates for upper management for effective communication of status, risks
• Ensure compliance of the Verification practices with regulation
• Interact with other discipline functional manager to ensure sustainability and consistency of SaMD processes for SDLC

The following skills shall characterize an adequate profile:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
• Proven experience in software testing for desktop applications and complex, distributed systems, ideally in regulated environments such as healthcare or medical devices
• Previous experience in leadership positions with proven report, problem solving, assertiveness and agile capabilities
• ISTQB Foundation certification
• Strong knowledge of software requirements engineering, with the ability to review, validate, trace, and contribute to high-quality specifications
• Proven track record of creating and maintaining comprehensive test plans, test cases, and traceability matrices covering functional, non-functional, UI, integration, and regression testing
• Experience using Azure DevOps, JIRA, or similar platforms for test planning, execution, defect tracking, and continuous integration
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, network security, and cybersecurity principles, such as firewalls, proxies, access control, TLS/SSL, and endpoint protection
• Required hands-on experience in medical device software verification, including standards like IEC 62304, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11
• Passionate for working in a multicultural environment and with strong commitment and orientation to the results