Test Manager Validation Full Time

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

What you’ll do:

• Provide thought leadership to strengthen ZS’s offerings and expertise across validated (GxP/GAMP5-compliant) systems, with a strong emphasis on testing rigor, risk-based quality, and fit-for-purpose validation.
• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of GxP quality, validation, and testing frameworks, including QA/QC processes, test strategies, and compliance-aligned delivery models.
• Define and drive end-to-end testing strategies for validated systems, including:
• Risk-based and CSA-aligned test approaches
• Manual and automated testing strategies
• Test coverage, traceability, and quality metrics aligned to regulatory expectations
• Spearhead innovation in GxP Validation and Testing, with a focus on:
• Transitioning clients from CSV to CSA
• Eliminating redundant validation activities through smart test design
• Leveraging automation, intelligent documentation, and emerging AI/GenAI capabilities (good to have) to improve effectiveness and efficiency while maintaining compliance
• Partner closely with ZS R&D and Engineering leaders to embed quality engineering and validation-by-design into product and platform development.
• Support R&D Leadership in scaling the business through robust validation and testing strategies that balance compliance, speed, and product quality.
• Establish and drive high-level QA goals, test approaches, and quality metrics for scrum teams, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory expectations.
• Lead the growth and maturity of the Validation and Testing team, including:
• Upskilling team members in modern testing, automation, and CSA principles
• Educating CST and R&D teams on best practices in GxP-aligned testing
• Strategic hiring and expansion of vendor partnerships to ensure scalability and cost efficiency

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in testing and validation of software systems, preferably within the life sciences or regulated industries.
• Deep expertise in GxP regulations and standards, including FDA, EMA, ICH, GAMP5, CSA, ISO, with strong practical application experience.
• Strong foundation in software testing and quality engineering, including:
• Test strategy and test governance
• Risk-based and CSA-aligned testing
• Automation frameworks and test optimization
• (Good to have) Exposure to AI/GenAI-driven testing approaches
• Proven experience leading large-scale testing and validation programs across multiple stakeholders, platforms, and technologies.
• Strong understanding of modern testing and validation trends, such as CSA, automation-first validation, intelligent documentation, and quality metrics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, clients, and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing validation and testing teams.

How you’ll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in India, visit ZS India office locations | Where we work | ZS.

Hybrid working model:

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To complete your application:

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

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