Quality Engineer Manager

About Evinova:

Evinova is a pioneering health tech business with a mission to transform billions of patients' lives through technology, data, and innovative delivery practices. We deliver globally-scaled digital health solutions that are science-based, evidence-led, and human experience-driven—serving clinical trial sponsors, research organizations, care teams, and patients across 40+ countries.

Our platform accelerates clinical development, elevates patient experiences, and enables better health outcomes. By joining Evinova, you'll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that pushes the boundaries of science by digitally empowering a deeper understanding of the patients we serve. We believe that when unexpected teams come together, ambitious thinking is fueled, inspiring life-changing medicines and digital solutions.

About the role:

The Quality Engineer Manager leads the Quality Engineering function within the Delivery organization, ensuring high-quality execution across study implementations. This role leads a team of QE testers, optimizes processes, and owns the validation of clinical studies. The manager will collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration, compliance with regulatory standards, and continuous improvement in testing practices. As a leader, this role builds the QE team's vision and champions a culture of quality and innovation.

Accountabilities:

• Team Leadership & Development: Build and lead a high-performing Quality Engineering team responsible for delivering outstanding testing outcomes across all study implementations. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.

• Quality Engineering Oversight: Define and implement test strategies for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing. Ensure validation of clinical studies through IQ/OQ protocols and automation. Drive defect management and corrective actions to maintain product integrity.

• Process Optimization & Compliance: Improve QE processes for efficiency and consistency. Maintain SOPs and Work Instructions aligned with regulatory standards and audit readiness. Advocate for efficient methods in documentation and risk management.

• Customer UAT Feedback Integration: Create a structured approach to collect and leverage insights from UAT activities, ensuring findings advise quality improvements and future delivery practices.

• Cross-Functional Teamwork: Partner with Product and Engineering teams to embed QE principles into development workflows. Support design discussions, influence technical decisions, and ensure smooth handoffs between development and validation phases.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Introduce modern testing tools and automation frameworks. Monitor industry trends and lead initiatives to improve quality metrics and optimize processes.

• Risk Management & Issue Resolution: Identify potential quality risks early in the delivery cycle and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure timely escalation and resolution of critical issues to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables.

• Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear and timely updates on QE progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and project stakeholders. Prepare reports and dashboards that highlight quality metrics and trends for informed decision-making.

• Resource Planning & Forecasting: Collaborate with Delivery leadership to forecast QE resource needs based on pipeline and project complexity. Ensure optimal allocation of team members to meet deadlines without compromising quality.

• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Develop training programs and knowledge-sharing sessions to upskill QE team members and promote best practices across the organization.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience leading a team of testers and driving quality engineering practices in a delivery or product development environment.

• Strong understanding of validation processes for clinical studies and regulatory compliance.

• Expertise in test planning, execution, and automation strategies.

• Hands-on experience with Jira for test management, issue tracking, and building reports and dashboards to communicate quality metrics.

• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and implement process improvements across teams.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with SOP/WI development and audit readiness.

• Experience preparing for and supporting internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and processes meet compliance standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our dynamic team