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Test Manager (IT)

Location: Basel
Sector: Pharma & Life Sciences
Job Type: contract
Salary: Negotiable
Reference: BBBH571456

Test Manager (IT)

Experis is the global leader in professional resourcing and project-based workforce solutions.

On beahlf of our client a leading Pharmaceutical company based in Basel, we are looking for a Test Manager for a short term 6 months contract with possible extension to 1 year.

The Test Manager will be responsible for developing the test strategy and concepts for the full project, coordinate integration and unit tests with the different project teams, prepare and execute the user acceptance tests on-site, coordinate all involved stakeholders and provide instructions from the results to the development teams.

The perfect candidate:

We are looking for an experienced Test Manager with proven experience and expertise in managing testing activities for complex IT solutions to ensure quality and user acceptance. The role requires a very structured way of working combined with a passion for quality and user acceptance. The coordination with the teams and stakeholders also benefits from high coordination and communication skills.

General Information:

  • Start date: ASAP
  • latest Start Date: ASAP
  • End date: 30.11.2023
  • Extension: possible
  • Workplace: Basel
  • Workload: 100%
  • Remote/Home Office: max. 2 days per week home office


Tasks & Responsibilities:

  • Development and implementation of test strategy and concepts within the project
  • Test scheduling and coordination within the project teams and the user communities
  • Coordination and support of test activities within the project team (ux test, integration test, unit test, user acceptance test, etc.)
  • Definition, planning, organization and execution of User Acceptance Tests on-site
  • Coordination and collection of feedback from user acceptance testing
  • Reporting, monitoring and tracking of defects
  • Quality assurance of the product increments
  • Provide guidance and support for product owners in creating UAT test script


Must Haves:

  • Min. 5+ years of experience in managing testing activities in large and complex IT projects, preferably in the pharmaceutical environment
  • Strong knowledge of state-of-the-art test methodologies and concepts
  • Basic knowledge of automation testing frameworks (e.g. Cypress)
  • Basic knowledge of CI/CD platforms (e.g. Gitlab)
  • Basic knowledge of state-of-the-art IT infrastructure concepts and edge IT technologies (e.g. IoT, etc.)
  • High passion for quality and user acceptance
  • German and English fluency in spoken and written
  • Strong coordination skills with multiple and diverse stakeholder groups
  • Strong communication and leadership skills in an diverse, international and multicultural environment
  • Proactive team player who is able to prove flexibility
  • Structured and self-organized way of working
  • Positive Can do attitude
  • Self-empowered and flexible Mindset
  • Experience in e2e solution testing, incl. hardware, software and surrounding IT systems
  • Familiarity with testing in Agile product development


Nice to Have:

  • Working experience in labs

Interested in this opportunity? Kindly send us your CV today through the link in the advert. However, should you have any questions please contact Salma Khammar at +41 61 282 22 13

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