ERV Business Test Engineer

Job Title: ERV Business Test Engineer

Career Level - D

Introduction to role

The ERV Business Test Engineer is responsible for delivering business testing for agreed system and configuration releases within the RIM/ERV platform. This role involves close collaboration with both business and IT members of the Regulatory Platform team to ensure continuous improvement of the platform from a business perspective within the IT platform model. The ERV Business Test Engineer works in Regulatory Technology & Operational Excellence (RTE), ensuring the ERV system is effectively developed, maintained, governed, and supported across the enterprise to meet scientific, business, and compliance needs.

Accountabilities

• Conducting business testing (User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Verification testing) for ERV, including major platform releases, minor releases, and report releases

• Creating, authoring, and updating test scripts to validate ERV against user stories and business processes

• Supporting the execution of test scripts

• Conducting test impact assessments

• Authoritative use of key tools such as Jira/X-Ray, Excel, and project planning tools

• Anticipating, documenting, and addressing issues and risks related to testing

• Developing expertise in the ERV system and providing support to the Training, Change, and Communications lead and Change Release Managers

• Contributing to the improvement of an effective test approach

• Establishing and managing a traceability matrix to link test cases, test scenarios, and test scripts to user stories

• Regular communication and status reporting to ensure the test lead has an up-to-date picture of test activity progress

Essential Skills/Experience

• Experience authoring and implementing UAT (user acceptance test) scripts

• Experience interpreting business user stories (aka requirements) and translating to test scripts

• Experience with system development lifecycle of validated systems/platforms within a regulated environment

• Experience in agile system development and working within a distributed team

• Proficient in written and verbal English

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience working with GxP regulated systems within the biopharmaceutical industry

• Experience with Veeva Vault applications, preferably the Veeva Regulatory Suite

• Knowledge of Regulatory Information Management systems and practices

• Professional qualification in software testing, e.g., ISTQB/ISEB Foundation certification

• Previous experience with AstraZeneca

• Ability to build relationships across cultures, functions, and fields to deliver a quality service

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel aggressive thinking with the power to encourage life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you will work across varied stages and molecules, accepting a variety of challenges as you work on projects across the entire development process. This means our work is not only more exciting but also empowers us to expand our skills and knowledge. Be part of a dynamic team where innovation is at our heart, pushing beyond traditional regulatory mindsets to think broadly about patients and what it takes to prevent and treat diseases.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.