Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.

We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.

Our Headquarters are in Barcelona, Spain and our Technology Centers are located in the United States and Europe. Worldwide sales exceeded €2.2 billion in 2024, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

About the job

Join the MODULAB project, Werfen's Laboratory Information System (LIS), which supports laboratories in managing clinical workflows, laboratory operations and diagnostic information. MODULAB is developed by Agile Squads working together to deliver reliable and high quality software solutions for healthcare professionals.

This is a hybrid role combining People Leadership with Software Test Management.

As a Test Chapter Leader / Test Manager, you will lead and develop a chapter of Software Test Engineers by providing technical leadership, supporting the professional growth of your team members, establishing testing strategies, standards, and best practices, and fostering collaboration across Agile Squads.

In addition, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and oversight of verification and validation activities throughout the software development lifecycle, working closely with Software Engineers, Solution Leaders, Affiliates and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high quality clinical software.

You will contribute to product delivery within a multidisciplinary Squad by defining test strategies, coordinating testing activities, managing quality risks, supporting release readiness, and collaborating closely with Software Engineers, Solution Leaders, Affiliates, and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high quality clinical software. This role offers the opportunity to combine technical leadership, quality ownership, and people management while contributing to one of Werfen's strategic digital solutions.

Your responsibilities

• Inspire and grow a team of high-performing employees through peer coaching and mentoring.

• Participate in solving complex problems that require the highest competency level as an expert or organizer of the necessary consultations with other experts.

• Advocate and advance chapter standards and best practices in collaboration with another chapter leads and chapters.

• Hands-on contributor in his/her squad to all aspects of the product delivery cycle, according to the Job Description from the Technological Track.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards and quality management processes.

• Continuously improve testing methodologies, automation capabilities, and quality metrics.

What you'll bring

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Experience leading/managing software testing activities within Agile software development teams.

• Previous people management or technical leadership experience.

• Strong knowledge of software verification and validation methodologies.

• Experience with defect management and test management tools.

• Experience working within regulated industries such as Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Healthcare, or other quality regulated environments is highly desirable.

• Understanding of software development lifecycle, continuous integration, and Agile methodologies.

• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.

What will make you successful

• You thrive in environments where you can combine technical expertise with leadership.

• You enjoy developing people as much as solving complex technical challenges.

• You create an environment built on trust, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• You promote innovation while maintaining the highest standards of software quality.

• You enjoy working across multidisciplinary teams and influencing engineering excellence beyond your own team.

Why join MODULAB?

MODULAB is Werfen's strategic Laboratory Information System platform, designed to support laboratories worldwide through modern and innovative clinical software solutions.

As part of the MODULAB, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead a highly skilled testing chapter within an international Digital Solutions organization.

• Contribute directly to software that supports healthcare professionals and improves patient outcomes.

• Work with modern technologies and Agile development practices.

• Influence engineering standards across multiple product teams.

• Grow your leadership career while remaining technically engaged.

• Join a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, innovation and professional development.