Understand the current QA processes, tools, and technologies used within the organization.
Familiarize yourself with the product architecture, team structure, and ongoing projects.
Establish relationships with cross-functional teams to understand their expectations from your group/domain.
Review existing projects and documentation to assess coverage and effectiveness.
Participate in the different ceremonies. Understand their purpose. Get acquainted with our stakeholders.
Shore up your knowledge on Pharmaceutical Processes around Forecasting.

Within 6 Months:

Develop and implement an improved QA strategy that aligns with organizational goals and enhances testing efficiency.
Identify opportunities for automation in testing processes and begin the implementation of automation tools.
Establish metrics to assess the quality of products and the effectiveness of QA processes, reporting on these metrics regularly.

Within 9 Months:

Lead the QA team in major project releases, ensuring that all testing is completed on time and meets quality standards.
Conduct regular reviews of QA processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives based on feedback and performance data.
Present QA findings, challenges, and achievements to senior management, highlighting the impact of quality assurance on product success.
Mentor and train new joiners and existing peers.

Education Minimum Requirements:

Engineering in Computer Science, Post Graduate Degree would be an added advantage.

Required Experience and Skills:

8+ years of experience in the relevant roles; with 1-2 years of experience in pharmaceutical strategic forecasting or analytics as an added plus, including 1-2 years of leading QA Teams.
Experience with test automation frameworks and tools and writing automation scripts.
Experience with end-to-end testing for enterprise applications.
Familiarity with Agile Methodologies and experience with working in Agile Teams.

Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance