What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Release & Test Manager position at AGC Biologics A/S?
Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.
JOB SUMMARY
The IT Application Release and Test Manager is responsible for overseeing the release and testing processes for IT applications. Starting with ERP and then expanding to other applications in a structured process. This role ensures that applications are thoroughly tested, meet quality standards, and are released in a controlled and efficient manner. The manager will lead the team of release and test specialists, and will work closely with analysts, developers, QA, IT Compliance, and operations teams to coordinate and manage the release lifecycle, including scheduling, coordinating, and managing releases across the enterprise for multiple applications. This includes the larger Global IT organization above Biologics with HQ in Japan.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Release Management:
Plan, manage, and coordinate all release activities.
Work with technical application teams to ensure that release processes are followed.
Ensure that releases are delivered on time and within budget.
Communicate release details and schedules to the business as required.
Manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule, and quality.
Test Management:
Develop and implement test (manual and automatic) strategies, plans, and processes.
Coordinate and manage all testing activities, including unit, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
Ensure that testing is conducted in a timely and efficient manner.
Work with QA teams to ensure that testing standards and practices are followed.
Track and report on testing progress and results.
Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate with various functions in IT, QA, business teams, and operations teams to ensure smooth and efficient release processes.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on release and testing activities.
Facilitate release readiness reviews, milestone reviews, and business go/no-go reviews.
Managing vendor engagement for impact assessments, release management and issue solving.
Process Improvement:
Continuously improve release and testing processes to increase efficiency and quality.
Implement and manage release and test automation tools and processes.
Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies.
Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain documentation related to release and testing processes.
Prepare and present release and testing reports to management.
Ensure that all release and testing activities are properly documented and tracked.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience in release and test management, preferably in a large enterprise environment.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
Experience with release and test automation tools.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum Master).
Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
Experience within pharma and validation management.
Knowledge of ITIL processes
Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.
AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!
AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
