Transcend: Global Test Director - IM

We are searching for the best talent for the Innovative Medicine (IM) Transcend: Global Test Director! 

The Global Test Director is responsible for leading lead the end‑to‑end testing strategy, governance, and execution for multiple IM Transcend releases within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This senior leader will define and maintain a harmonized, risk‑based global testing framework, ensuring consistency, compliance, and readiness across regions and business units. Partnering closely with Deployment, PMO, Business Partners, and Technology teams, this leader will drive integrated testing cycles, defect management, performance tracking, and adoption of innovative tools and methodologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead development and governance of a global, risk‑based testing strategy for all IM Transcend releases, aligned with SAP Clean Core, GxP, CSV, and regulatory expectations
• Maintain a consistent global testing methodology, including templates, tools, metrics, and best practices across regions
• Direct creation of integrated test plans including scope, scenarios, data needs, environments, and entry/exit criteria across different testing phases including performance, and regression cycles
• Operate and mature a centralized defect management practice, including SLAs, trending metrics, and quality metrics
• Embed testing into program stage gates in partnership with Deployment and PMO teams, ensuring clear readiness and risk visibility
• Lead cross‑functional communication and risk mitigation, ensuring timely resolution and alignment with partners
• Champion test automation, performance automation, and generative‑AI‑enabled testing tools to improve efficiency and quality
• Coordinate E2E testing across Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Finance, and Master Data to confirm business continuity
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of testing documentation, including validation deliverables
• Support creation of test playbooks, communication plans, and training materials to enhance testing capability globally

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s / University or equivalent degree required; focused degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, Technical/Scientific, or related field preferred
• Certifications preferred: PMP/FPX, APICS, ISTQB, Lean/Six Sigma, or equivalent
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EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Required:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience within Operations and/or Supply Chain
• Program Management leadership experience on large, business transformation initiatives
• Extensive experience leading ERP business testing strategy in global, multi‑release programs
• Hands‑on experience with integration, BST, UAT, performance, and/or regression testing
• Strong understanding of complex system landscapes, data integrity, CSV, SDLC, SOX, and GxP
• Proficiency with JIRA or similar test/defect management tools
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional regional teams with strong communication and facilitation skills
• People‑management experience (coaching, mentoring, developing teams)
  

Preferred:

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA testing frameworks (e.g., Solution Manager, Test Suite, Fiori)
• Industry experience in Pharmaceuticals or Life Sciences
• Customer‑focus competencies related to stakeholder development/management
• Proficiency with Agile methodology
  

OTHER:

• Requires proficiency in English (written and verbal) to communicate effectively and professionally
• Requires up to 25% domestic and international travel depending on work location and business needs
• Requires the ability, through our flexible work policy, to work on‑site a minimum of three days each week, with the option for two remote workdays
  

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Analytics Insights, Budget Management, Business Savvy, Developing Others, Give Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Performance Measurement, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Statement of Work (SOW)

Hybrid Work