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Senior QA Lead

On-site in Spain·Full-time·Added 5 days ago

Werfen

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Werfen doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Spain

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Education: Engineer, computer Science or other Technical degree, or equivalent work experience.” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Education:
    • Engineer, computer Science or other Technical degree, or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience:
    • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a QA related role.
    • Knowledge in SW Development methodologies preferably within the Healthcare sector.
    • Experience in the creation or revision of comprehensive software products documentation.
    • Additional Skills/Knowledge:
    • Knowledge about applicable standards and regulations related with SW development for Health and/or Medical Device. (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, IEC 82304, ISO 62366, cybersecurity)
  • Familiar with medical device regulations (MDR/IVDR, FDA, etc)

Nice to have

  • This position has a combination of technical and leadership experience in QA area being able to collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams for ensuring product quality and customer and regulatory compliance. The role requires demonstrates adaptability to evolving technologies, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a quality-focused culture within the organization.
  • Besides it is needed to have:
  • · Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate across teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  • · Flexibility and adaptability to a fast-changing environment/methodology
  • · Self-organized and self-monitor to be able to report the effort dedicated to each individual tasks inside all the different responsibilities.
  • · Good level of Technical and Conversational English
  • · Commitment to continuous improvement, with a track record of implementing initiatives to enhance overall quality processes.

The role

Solutions QA Leader focuses on organizational aspects of quality management, aiming to improve the end-to-end product development life cycle, from requirements analysis to launch and maintenance, including providing inputs and active contributions to the definition and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS). Working closely with the Solutions Leaders to ensure to deliver software releases with an ever-increasing level of quality.

When applicable, QA Customer Liaison facilitating effective communication and understanding of QA processes, methodologies, and outcomes.

What you'll do

· Cooperating with the Director of Quality & Regulatory Affairs - Digital Solutions to co-ordinate quality assurance activities for all SW development products assigned.

· Responsible for ingraining quality as a core discipline into every aspect of the SW development teams (Squads) organizations.

· Ensure that SW Development teams (Squads) are informed with the perspective of the QA processes and/or customer requirements enabling the delivery of a product or service to an agreed level of quality.

· Oversee SW project documents subject to QA approval ensuring the establishment and adherence to the appropriate QMS and customer processes and procedures, including but not limited to requirements management, configuration control, secure design, risk analysis, verification and validation, traceability, etc.

· Support Change Management Board (CRB) process as needed.

· Advance metrics and the setting of goals that provide visibility and understanding of development effectiveness from a quality perspective.

· Drive Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

· Collaborate in the QS software development life cycle procedures definition and maintenance. Provides input in the implementation of the process.

· Point of contact for the different business unit's / client related with Quality agreements

· Take an active role in the training and dissemination of knowledge regarding quality system procedures.

· Pursuing a unified approach to quality process implementation throughout the software development lifecycle across all solutions within a Factory.

· Participate in software products audits and assessments as needed.

How you'll work

  • 5% of time

Job Information

Number

Job function

Job type

Full-time

Location

Lliçà d'Amunt

Country

Spain

Hiring process

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

About Werfen

Werfen is a global medical diagnostics company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in in vitro diagnostic systems and reagents for hemostasis, acute care, transfusion, autoimmunity, and transplant. With direct operations in 30 countries and distribution in over 100 territories, the company generated nearly €2.2 billion in sales in 2024 and employs 7,000 people worldwide. Its technology centers are located in the United States and Europe, and it recently acquired Omixon, a Budapest-based NGS company, to expand its transplant diagnostics portfolio.

Industry
Medical Diagnostics
Founded
1966
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona
Website
werfen.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, offering a Mediterranean lifestyle and a major European tech and business hub.
  • Operates in 30 countries directly, providing potential international mobility opportunities within the company.
  • Family-owned and innovative, with a strong focus on R&D and technology centers in the US and Europe.
  • Workforce of 7,000 employees, indicating a large, established organization with diverse roles.
  • Recent acquisition of Omixon (Budapest) may create new opportunities in NGS and transplant diagnostics.

In their own words

About the company & team

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

The main relationships within the Werfen Group are:

· Factory Lead and Solution Leaders

· Solutions QA Leaders from other factories

· SW Development Teams (Squads) and Chapter Leads

· QARA Manager and QARA Specialist

· Customer

· Validation Lead

· Application Lifecycle manager (ALM)

· This position may also require cooperating with other companies inside Werfen.

Additional information

Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

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