Test Lead

At Eakin Healthcare we put our patient at the heart of everything we do.

Fifty years ago, it all started with one man’s mission: pharmacist, Tom George Eakin. He saw his patients struggling with leaking urostomy pouches and decided enough was enough. He got to work and formulated what would become the game-changing, eakin Cohesive® seal.

Fast forward to today, and we’re still keeping it in the family. We’ve grown a lot since then, both organically and through acquisitions. We now have a team of over 700 colleagues across three manufacturing sites and 12 sales and distribution centres. We’re making a difference in three therapeutic areas:

• Ostomy
• Respiratory
• Surgical

We’re proud to export our innovative products to over 60 countries through a network of 40 distributors plus our own offices in Japan, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Belgium and Luxemburg.

We’re good at what we do – come and join us and you can benefit from:

• Blended Working
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28)
• Option to buy holiday days
• Wellbeing Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free Parking

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Test Lead to oversee the testing lifecycle of software applications, ensuring high-quality deliverables. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining test strategies, identifying responsible parties for testing across the business, and collaborating with them to carry out testing processes. This role requires strong analytical skills, coordination capabilities, and a deep understanding of software testing methodologies. Additionally, this role will encompass software validation to ISO 13485, ensuring compliance with medical device software quality standards.

KEY ACTIVITIES

Test Planning & Strategy:

• Develop, implement, and manage test strategies, plans, and cases to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Define test objectives, scope, and acceptance criteria in collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.
• Identify risks and create mitigation plans to ensure smooth test execution.
• Ensure that software validation activities comply with ISO 13485 and other relevant regulatory requirements.

Test Execution & Management:

• Identify responsible parties for testing processes across the business and work with them to execute testing activities.
• Oversee the execution of functional, regression, performance, and automation testing.
• Monitor and track test progress, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Identify, document, and prioritise defects, working closely with developers for resolution.
• Ensure compliance with testing best practices and company policies.
• Conduct software validation activities to ensure regulatory compliance for medical device software.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with business units to ensure effective coordination of testing efforts.
• Provide guidance to business stakeholders on testing best practices and validation requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, regulatory teams, and product owners, to enhance software quality and ensure validation compliance.
• Provide regular status reports and updates to management and stakeholders.

Test Automation & Process Improvement:

• Drive test automation initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Continuously assess and improve testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices in software testing and validation.

KEY SKILLS

Essential

• 2+ years of experience in software testing, with strong experience in test planning and execution.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience with test management tools and defect tracking systems (e.g., Azure DevOps, JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM).
• Hands-on experience in automation testing using tools like Selenium or similar.
• Solid understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with software validation to ISO 13485 or other regulated environments.

Desirable

• ISTQB or other relevant testing certifications.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with ERP Systems (e.g. Sage X3, Microsoft Business Central)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of API testing tools like Postman, Advanced REST Client or SOAPUI.
• Experience with software validation to ISO 13485 or other regulated environments.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks such as FDA 21 CFR Part 11.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Process owners and stakeholders across the to test plans are agreed and carried out.
• Relevant department heads and stakeholders where issues are identified and require rectification.
• QA Department where software validation is required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Willingness to travel to other business sites for meetings with stakeholders.
• The Test Lead will report into the Technical Lead – Software Development.

COMPETENCIES 

Collaborates

Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Manages Complexity

Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Directs Work

Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.

Plans and Aligns

Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Being Resilient

Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

Drives Results

Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Situational Adaptability

Adapting approach and demeanour in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Optimises Work Processes

Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.