Erstellt am 23. Mai 2026
Manager, R&D Software Quality (f/m/d)
Clario Tech
Estenfeld, Bayern 97230, Germany
Vollzeit
Reference: 1445021030
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
What you'll be doing
What we look for
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.
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.
