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We drive and realise cell and gene therapies by translating scientific progress into life-changing experiences for patients. ❖ Global Reputation for industry-leading contributions ❖ Cell and Gene Therapy powerhouse at Roche ❖ Driver of life-changing treatment for patients ❖ Talent destination and incubator ❖ Partner of choice and Pioneer in a new era in medicine About the role: Join the CoreAI delivery squad to drive the testing and validation of laboratory instrument integrations across Analytical Development and Quality Control. You will test complex data pipelines on the Tetra Platform, ensuring seamless data flow from benchtop instruments to our enterprise systems (e.g., LIMS, Data Lakes). By ensuring absolute data integrity and system reliability, you will directly support the rapid development and GxP release of life-saving Cell & Gene Therapies (CGT). Responsibilities: Demonstrate ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy and able to explain complex concepts with clarity and simplicity. Ability to proactively lead the testing effort and work in a cross-functional and global team. Demonstrate knowledge of current GxP requirements and documentation standards, with the ability to write validation docs. Managing communications with multiple business units as well as internal IT cross-functional teams. Requirements gathering, synthesis, functional design, system risk assessments, data classifications, report, supplier assessment as required. Design and Execute Test Strategies: Author and execute comprehensive test plans, scripts, and edge-case scenarios for instrument-to-cloud integrations via the Tetra Platform. Validate Data Integrity: Verify accurate data parsing, mapping, and transfer across Level 2 (instruments) and Level 3 (LIMS/LES) system boundaries, strictly adhering to ALCOA+ principles. Lead GxP Validation Efforts: Draft and execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ equivalents for software) to ensure our digital pipelines meet 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 requirements. Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with business analysts, lab scientists, data engineers, and solution architects. Manage Defect Lifecycles: Identify, log, and re-test defects, clearly communicating complex technical pipeline issues to both IT and business stakeholders. Candidate requirements: ● Lab Informatics Experience: Proven experience testing laboratory systems (e.g., LIMS, CDS, ELN, SDMS) and understanding analytical workflows in pharmaceutical R&D or QC environments. ● Data Integration Testing: Hands-on experience testing APIs, data flows, and scientific data schemas (e.g., JSON, XML). Familiarity with the Tetra Data Platform or similar scientific data clouds is a major plus. ● GxP & CSV Expertise: Strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical validation, Computer System Validation (CSV), and executing test scripts for strictly regulated applications. ● Testing Tools & Agile Delivery: Proficiency with HP ALM, Jira, and Agile (Scrum/Kanban) delivery methodologies. ● Automation Awareness: Familiarity with test automation frameworks and processes to help the team identify manual tests that we can automate in the future. ● Knowledge of pharma and/or cell & gene therapy supply chain processes is a plus. ● Ability to develop test plan/test scripts, and experience in executing test scripts for GxP/validated applications. ● Good communication skills. ● Language - English / Travel Requirement - 20% (as needed) |