Manager, R&D Software Quality (f/m/d)

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Estenfeld, Bayern, DEU
In-Office
Senior level
Healthtech • Software
The Role
The Manager, R&D Software Quality will lead testing teams, define strategies, oversee test processes, and ensure quality in software development within a fast-paced Agile environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Manager, R&D Software Quality managing test automation teams working on products based on micro service based architecture

Join Clario, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, as Manager, R&D Software Quality and play a critical leadership role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of our software solutions that support clinical research globally. You will lead a high‑performing Software Quality Engineering team and partner closely with R&D, Product, and Project Management to deliver high‑quality software in a fast‑paced, Agile environment.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation

  • Flexible work schedules

  • Attractive PTO plan

  • Engaging employee programs

What you'll be doing

  • Lead and develop a team of manual and automation quality engineers

  • Plan and prioritize test activities to ensure on‑time, in‑scope delivery

  • Define and communicate test strategies aligned with business and regulatory requirements

  • Oversee test planning, execution, reporting, and traceability across all test levels

  • Drive continuous improvement of quality processes, standards, and automation practices

  • Select and implement testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies

  • Ensure completeness of system, regression, security, and acceptance testing

  • Collaborate with R&D, Product, and Project Management to evaluate deliverables and acceptance criteria

  • Identify risks, process gaps, and audit findings, and drive corrective actions

  • Provide expert guidance on testing standards, quality management, and regulatory expectations

What we look for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience

  • 10+ years in software quality engineering, including 3+ years in people management

  • Experience leading teams across manual and automated testing

  • Strong expertise with testing tools, automation frameworks, and Agile methodologies (Scrum or SAFe)

  • Knowledge of DevOps practices, cloud-based solutions, and SDLC

  • Hands-on experience with scripting/programming (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Ruby) and SQL

  • Experience testing APIs and/or mobile applications

  • Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools; Polarion is a plus

  • Understanding of FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 11, cGxP) is an advantage

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

At Clario, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work—and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 10+ years in software quality engineering
  • 3+ years in people management
  • Experience leading teams in manual and automated testing
  • Strong expertise with testing tools and Agile methodologies
  • Hands-on experience with scripting and programming
  • Experience testing APIs and/or mobile applications
  • Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools

Clario Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Clario and has not been reviewed or approved by Clario.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is described as generous, including flexible PTO for some roles and up to 26–31 PTO days for eligible staff. The calendar includes 15 paid company holidays and a Winter Break.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings include multiple medical plan options via Highmark with coordinated care navigation, plus dental and vision through established carriers. Employer HSA contributions and mental-health support broaden the package.
  • Inclusive Benefits Coverage Coverage highlights include domestic-partner eligibility, transgender-inclusive care, and HIV prevention/treatment. These inclusive elements are presented alongside broader inclusion commitments.

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The Company
HQ: Philadelphia, PA
6,733 Employees
Year Founded: 1972

What We Do

-- Clario has been named a Top Workplace by Energage for the 2022 Top Workplaces USA national awards. -- Clario generates the richest clinical evidence by fusing our deep scientific expertise and global scale into the broadest endpoint technology platform. By doing this, we empower our partners to transform lives. With almost 50 years of experience, 19,000 clinical trials, and 870 regulatory approvals, Clario has mastered the ability to generate rich evidence across a Trial Anywhere™ portfolio: decentralized (DCT), hybrid and site-based clinical trials. With 30 facilities in nine countries across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, Clario delivers the power of certainty. Partners ————— Clario brings the best of ERT and Bioclinica together to work alongside our partners to solve some of their biggest questions on topics such as: - eCOA vs. paper - Decentralized Clinical Trial (DCT) - Rescue a clinical trial - Broad endpoint technology: cardiac safety, imaging, respiratory And many more. People ———— We are so honoured to be named a 2022 Top Workplace by Energage. One of our leading values at Clario is People First Always. We help individuals build meaningful careers at Clario as they serve to help transform patients lives. Join us on this journey and check out our careers page: https://clario.com/careers/

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