Quality Assurance Manager

Why Xogene?
At Xogene, we're revolutionizing the future of clinical trial transparency through AI-powered solutions. Join our team of experts who are transforming how leading pharmaceutical and life sciences companies navigate regulatory compliance. If you're driven by solving complex problems in a professional environment focused on meaningful and rewarding work, we want to hear from you.

Position Overview

Xogene combines regulatory expertise with advanced technology to automate complex processes in clinical trials transparency. Our software streamlines workflows through AI and agentic networking capabilities, improving data transformation and regulatory compliance for leading pharmaceutical and life sciences companies. We're committed to advancing technological solutions in clinical trial transparency.

As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced QA Manager to lead our software testing initiatives and enhance our testing strategy. The QA Manager will be responsible for overseeing all testing activities, managing a team of testing professionals and ensuring the highest quality standards are met across all our software products. This role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on contribution to drive excellence in our testing practices.

Location
This is a hybrid position based in our New York City office. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to NYC and be able to attend in-office days as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse testing team including Test Lead and Software Testers.
• Foster a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement within the testing function.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Development, Customer Success, Product Management, Design and Product Support across multiple time zones.
• Define and execute comprehensive test plans across all product releases for Xogene software.
• Establish and maintain testing standards, processes, and best practices across both manual and automation testers.
• Create and maintain quality metrics, KPIs, and dashboards to report on testing progress and potential blockers.
• Provide accurate time and resource estimation for testing activities across all Xogene software.
• Define test scope, objectives, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage through effective test case design and review processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate quality risks during dry run within the sprint cycles.
• Architect and oversee the implementation of scalable automation testing frameworks.
• Responsible for creation of all validation documentation including Test Plan, Test Summary Report, Traceability Matrix and UAT Scripts.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of proven experience in software testing with at least 3 years in a management role
• Hands-on experience testing large-scale web applications and complex software systems
• Demonstrated experience managing both manual and automated testing teams
• Extensive experience with test automation frameworks and tools (Selenium, REST Assured, etc.)
• Proficiency in performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner) and API testing frameworks
• Working knowledge of programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript) and database technologies
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and test integration strategies
• Expertise in SDLC and test management tools
• Strong team management and resource allocation capabilities

What We Offer

• Mentorship from industry experts working at the intersection of AI technology and business strategy
• Clear career progression path with increasing responsibility as skills develop
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies including LLMs and conversational systems
• Competitive compensation package including comprehensive benefits
• A results-oriented culture that values innovation, responsibility, and professional excellence

Equal Opportunity Employer
Xogene is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Xogene are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity, military service, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process and to perform essential job functions. Please contact us to discuss any accommodation you think you may need.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000, with placement within the range based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

Team members are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan. Should they choose to enroll, they may select from a range of offerings, including but not limited to: health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation, and holidays. Coverage for health insurance and retirement benefits will be provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and governing plan documents.