Job Description

The Position

The Regional Testing Lead is primarily to ensure appropriate local ASPIRE developments have been adequately tested.

Validation is system specific and needs to follow the ASPIRE validation strategy as well as system-specific validation plans. Testing of local solutions and non-ASPIRE solutions need to follow the valid system-specific framework.

Additionally, there is a requirement to ensure that end to end type tests are aligned and coordinated with Core Aspire and other global functions as required.

The Regional Testing Lead acts as Single Point of Contact & give guidance to test workforce assigned to stream and its deliverables

Testing has to be conducted according to the ASPIRE testing framework. The Regional Testing Lead needs to ensure compliance to the ASPIRE as well as local testing requirements.

The Regional Testing Lead will ensure all test phases are coordinated locally & regionally and that they are aligned to the project plans/schedules. All relevant testing deliverables (E.g., Test Plans and Reports) must be completed and approved.

Key Responsibilities/Tasks

Comprehensive regional testing

Definition of regional test scope/strategy

Definition of Test Plans/Reports for each test phase

Drive & lead regional specific workforce & test deliverables

Support regional & local teams in scripting (support/coaching/training)

Ensure that the regional & local tests are documented according to the system specific framework (Testing of ASPIRE solutions are managed in SolMan ALM (one solution can only have one ALM tool)

Ensure all regional test prerequisites are in place for each phase e.g. system, middle ware, test cases, test schedule, data, local/regional systems, trained testers etc.

Defect management across the streams. i.e. ensure defects are being progressed/escalated and that alternative scripts progressed as required

Lead & support UAT. In particular ensure that any accepted defects have workarounds defined and that resolution dates are known.

Ensure all testing performed in accordance with project plan/schedule.

Closely collaborate with the other roles required for test activities, where applicable across streams

Track & monitor stream\xe2\x80\x99s test deliverables

Ensures that the respective workstream is ready from Testing perspective as per the required test phase / activity

Ensures test team is established and trained and manages logistics of test execution

Manages definition and creation of test data

Aligned End to End testing

Ensure that all local test elements are in place for end to end test phases (E.g., system, integration and UAT)

Ensure that Test Plans/Reports are aligned and complimentary to Core ASPIRE test governance

Ensure local Requirements Traceability is complete from a test perspective

Ensure excellent communication between core and local test teams

Expedite and escalate defects as required

Key Relationships

Reports to the Deployment Lead as well as ASPIRE test managers (dotted line: Matrix organization)

Supports all local streams (Business and IT)

Testing framework for ASPIRE solutions is provided by the ASPIRE testing hub. Regional Testing Lead complements framework with the requirements of the region and non-ASPIRE solutions

Alignment and influencing with core Aspire testing representatives

Alignment with Regional & Local QA/Compliance Lead to ensure expectations are met

Varying levels of system ownership. E.g., manufacturing applications, automation

Potentially external partners (E.g., 3PL) where coordinated testing also required

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Extensive experience of test leadership in an SAP centric environment utilising appropriate tools

Excellent communication skills. The role requires clear direction locally, but also will involve global/above site engagement for both straightforward communication, and also influencing,

Ideally experience in multi-site/global projects

Ability to work in a matrix environment. Leading /developing testing deliverables and supporting other streams as appropriate

Coaching/supporting workstreams

Ability to influence, esp. within a global team environment

Ability to work within a multicultural environment

Fluent in English (written/spoken)

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we\xe2\x80\x99ve become one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

The Roche Services & Solutions as well as People Support Solutions organisations located in Kuala Lumpur provide end-to-end business solutions for Finance, Procurement, IT, Communications, People & Culture (Human Resources) and beyond to our Roche colleagues across the APAC region. Today Roche employs altogether around 1100 employees in Malaysia.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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