Quality Engineering Manager

At Lilly we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis Indiana Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them improve the understanding and management of disease and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism We give our best effort to our work and we put people first Were looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world Path Level M1 Title Quality Engineering Manager Job Type Full-Time EmployeeLillys Purpose At Lilly we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis Indiana Our 42 000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them improve the understanding and management of disease and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism We give our best effort to our work and we put people first Were looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world Come build advanced software capabilities to accelerate our digital transformation and support Lillys evolution to be the leader in Pharma-tech The Role The Software Product Engineering SPE organization is looking for an experienced Quality Engineering Manager who is passionate about leading quality engineering efforts ensuring product excellence and driving business outcomes through innovative testing strategies Are you a quality advocate and strategic thinker who can influence teams and organizational direction Do you enjoy mentoring teams defining test strategies and driving automation efforts at scale Are you passionate about shaping the future of quality engineering in Pharma-tech If so we encourage you to apply What Youll Be Doing In this role you will be responsible for driving and overseeing the quality engineering strategy for cutting-edge applications ensuring they meet the highest quality standards through robust test automation continuous integration and proactive risk mitigation You will lead the planning execution and optimization of testing efforts define quality processes and implement the best practices in test automation performance testing and AI-driven quality assurance As a strategic leader you will mentor and manage a team of quality engineers fostering a culture of innovation collaboration and continuous improvement You will work closely with cross-functional teams including software development product management and DevOps to embed quality engineering principles across the software development lifecycle Success in this role requires strong leadership technical expertise and a proactive mindset to enhance software quality accelerate release cycles and deliver exceptional user experiences in a fast-paced agile environment Key Responsibilities Leadership Strategic Quality Engineering Define implement and drive the overall quality strategy for software development and testing Lead a team of Quality Engineers providing mentorship guidance and career development Implement a quality-first culture and advocate for test automation shift-left testing and CI CD integration Collaborate with Software Engineers Product Managers and DevOps teams to ensure that quality is embedded in every phase of development Test Automation Engineering Excellence Oversee the development and maintenance of test automation frameworks for web mobile API and backend applications Establish and optimize continuous testing pipelines to accelerate delivery cycles Drive the adoption of advanced AI-based testing solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy Process Optimization Continuous Improvement Evaluate and implement best practices for Agile and DevOps-driven quality engineering Monitor quality metrics defect trends and automation coverage to identify areas for improvement Introduce data-driven decision-making and analytics to enhance test efficiency and optimize risk-based testing strategies Collaboration with SRE Production Readiness Work closely with Site Reliability Engineers SREs to integrate real-world performance insights into testing strategies Ensure that software is resilient scalable and secure in production environments Mentorship Team Development Coach Quality Engineers on test automation exploratory testing and best practices Foster a culture of collaboration learning and innovation within the team Conduct technical training sessions and lead knowledge-sharing initiatives Agile DevOps Integration Serve as a key stakeholder in Agile ceremonies influencing test strategies and prioritizing quality objectives Collaborate closely with development and DevOps teams to integrate automated testing into CI CD pipelines Drive the adoption of shift-left testing to ensure early defect detection User-Centric Quality Focus Ensure applications deliver a seamless reliable and intuitive user experience Partner with software engineers and product teams to align quality efforts with business goals Essential Skills Demonstrate excellent leadership strategic thinking and decision-making skills in driving quality engineering initiatives Strong communication collaboration and stakeholder management abilities engaging both technical and non-technical teams Ability to define and drive quality engineering strategies ensuring alignment with business objectives Strong problem-solving and analytical skills identifying innovative solutions to enhance test automation performance and overall software quality Experience leading and mentoring high-performing Quality Engineering teams fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement Expertise in Agile DevOps and shift-left testing approaches ensuring early defect detection and mitigation Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in software testing particularly in pharmaceutical and regulated industries Deep understanding of software development life cycle methodologies Agile Scrum DevOps Required Experience 3 years of experience managing Quality Engineering teams with a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in software testing and test automation Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related fieldProven expertise in test strategy automation frameworks and quality governance for web mobile API and AI-based applications Strong experience in scalability performance testing and capacity management ensuring test environments support high-availability applications Track record of optimizing test automation strategies improving efficiency through CI CD pipeline integration Proven experience leading quality engineering teams in a regulated industry understanding compliance SOPs and regulatory requirements Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset Experience managing distributed teams across global locations Experience or strong interest in the pharmaceutical domain and patient-facing applications Preferred certifications PMP PMI ISTQB Advanced or equivalent Agile QA leadership certifications Required Technical Skills Expertise in test automation frameworks Selenium WebdriverIO Appium pytest or Cypress for web mobile and API testing Proven experience with DevOps tools frameworks and working knowledge of Kubernetes and microservices testing Hands-on experience in CI CD pipeline integration test automation in GitHub Actions Jenkins and working with JIRA Strong understanding of cloud-based testing environments and cloud platforms like AWS Experience in performance and load testing using tools like JMeter Ability to define and document best practices for test automation and infrastructure maintenance Experience collaborating with engineering teams strategic vendors and business stakeholders to improve software quality processes Knowledge of security testing accessibility testing and regulatory compliance Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly please complete the accommodation request form for further assistance Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status WeAreLilly