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Manager, Software Quality Engineering (V&V)

Clario Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

hybridfull-time
Posted Feb 6, 2026

Role & seniority: Manager, Software Quality Engineering (mid-senior leadership)

Stack/tools: JIRA, Jama, TestRail; test automation frameworks; SDLC, Agile; regulated validation practices; CAPA/Audits

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Quality, compliance & governance: own QA SOPs, ensure regulatory alignment, oversee validation deliverables, participate in audits and CAPA.

  2. Automation & efficiency: lead test automation efforts, drive reusable assets, integrate automation into delivery workflows to reduce cycle time.

  3. Team leadership & project delivery: manage onsite/offshore SQEs, hiring/onboarding/training, task assignment, performance management, test planning, execution oversight, risk mitigation, KPI reporting.

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field

  • 7+ years software QA/validation; 2+ years leadership/project management

  • Experience in regulated environments (clinical research/healthcare/life sciences)

  • Metrics-driven with RCA/CAPA experience

  • Global/onsite-offshore team management a plus

  • SDLC, Agile, Computer System Validation; test management tools (JIRA, Jama, TestRail)

  • Strong written/verbal communication; collaboration and conflict resolution

Nice-to-haves

  • Automation framework expertise; familiarity with CAPA systems

  • Prior audits/quality governance experience in life sciences

  • Knowledge of broader regulatory standards (GCP) alignment

Location & work type: Bangalore, India; remote

Full Description

Join Clario’s eCOA division as a Manager, Software Quality Engineering, where you’ll lead software validation, testing best practices, and team performance across clinical study projects. You will manage a team of SQEs, drive compliant and efficient testing delivery, and ensure high‑quality outcomes for our customers. This role blends hands‑on technical leadership with operational excellence, continuous improvement, and people management. What We Offer Competitive compensation, incentives and shift allowances Attractive Benefits (Provident Fund, Medical Insurance & more) Engaging Employee Programs & Local Events Technology for remote/hybrid working and great onsite facilities in Bangalore What You’ll Be Doing Quality, Compliance & Governance Own and maintain Solutions Delivery QA SOPs, ensuring alignment with GCP and regulatory standards. Ensure all validation deliverables are accurate, compliant, and completed on schedule. Participate in audits and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement Lead investigations and root cause analyses for defects, including post‑release issues. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using quality metrics to reduce defects and improve efficiency. Identify and implement tools, automation, and process improvements across the team. Automation & Efficiency Oversee test automation efforts and ensure reusability across studies. Support integration of automation into delivery workflows to reduce cycle time. Team Leadership & Operations Lead and develop SQE team members (onsite and offshore), including hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management. Assign tasks, manage productivity, resolve conflicts, and ensure compliance with training requirements. Run daily/weekly SQE meetings and support resource planning across global teams. Project Ownership & Delivery Own test planning, test case review/execution oversight, and validation documentation for your assigned squad. Monitor project progress, identify risks early, and drive mitigation to maintain timelines. Provide clear, timely updates for Customer First calls, leadership reviews, and KPI reporting. Manage departmental tools such as JIRA and Jama. What We Look For Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 7 years in software QA or software validation. Minimum 2+ years in a leadership or project management role delivering high-quality software on time and within scope. Experience in regulated environments, preferably within clinical research, healthcare technology, or life sciences. Proven track record driving quality improvements using metrics, RCA, and CAPA methodologies. Experience managing global teams and offshore resources is a plus. Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile delivery, and Computer System Validation principles. Experience with test management and requirements tools (e.g., JIRA, Jama, TestRail). Knowledge of automation frameworks and test automation best practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to foster collaboration, resolve conflicts, and build trust across functions. Strong analytical skills and a continuous improvement mindset. At Clario, 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. Clario Privacy Policy Clario is a leading provider of endpoint data solutions to the clinical trials industry, generating high-quality clinical evidence for life sciences companies. We offer comprehensive evidence generation solutions that combine medical imaging, eCOA, precision motion, cardiac solutions and respiratory endpoints. For more than 50 years, Clario has delivered deep scientific expertise and broad endpoint technologies to help transform lives around the world. Our endpoint data solutions have supported over 30,000 clinical trials in more than 100 countries. Our global team of science, technology, and operational experts have supported over 70% of all FDA drug approvals since 2015.

Software Quality EngineeringValidationTesting Best PracticesTeam ManagementComplianceGCPRegulatory StandardsRoot Cause AnalysisCAPATest AutomationSDLCAgile DeliveryComputer System ValidationJIRAJamaConflict Resolutionmulti-location

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