User Acceptance Testing Lead
Job Description
User Acceptance Testing Lead
Job highlights
10+ years in UAT and testing for Pharma applications; strong knowledge of GxP systems; leadership skills
Manage UAT planning, coordination, and execution for GxP applications; lead UAT testers and liaise with business teams
Job match score
Early Applicant
Key Skills
Location
Work Experience
7 – 12 Years
1 Vacancy
₹ 7.5-13 Lacs P.A
Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru
Must have key skills
UAT Lead,Clinical UAT Lead,Safety UAT Lead,Regulatory UAT Lead
Job description
What you’ll do
Primary Skill – Managing the planning, coordination, and execution of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for GxP applications across Pharma domains (Clinical Trial, Safety/Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, Quality). The role ensures business requirements are validated, compliance is maintained (GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, GDPR, ICH, GAMP 5), and systems are fit for use before production deployment.
Secondary Skill UAT, Clinical Systems, EDC, Safety systems, Regulatory affairs
Keywords – UAT Lead, Clinical UAT Lead, Safety UAT Lead, Regulatory UAT Lead
Roles and Responsibilities
Must Have
10 + years experience in performing UAT and testing activities for Pharma applications
Develop and maintain UAT strategy, test plan, and schedule for assigned projects.
Lead and mentor UAT testers, business SMEs, and cross-functional participants.
Act as the primary liaison between business teams, IT, QA, and vendors for UAT activities.
Organize and facilitate defect triage meetings, ensuring timely closure of issues.
Provide guidance on best practices, test standards, and documentation compliance.
Oversee test case development, execution, and results documentation.
Ensure UAT activities cover workflows such as Clinical (EDC, CTMS, IRT, eTMF), Safety (Case Processing, E2B Reporting), or Regulatory (RIM, eCTD, Labeling).
Manage regression testing during upgrades, patches, and system integrations.
Review and approve UAT deliverables (test scripts, execution logs, defect logs, summary reports).
Ensure adherence to CSV principles, SDLC, GAMP 5, and regulatory guidelines (ICH, FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA).
Prepare UAT summary reports and provide go/no-go recommendations.
Support internal and external audits/inspections by providing UAT evidence.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (automation, efficiency, metrics tracking).
Good to Have (secondary skills)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Computer Science, or related field.
10+ years of experience in IT testing/validation, with 3–5 years in UAT leadership.
Strong knowledge of GxP systems (Clinical, Safety, Regulatory, Quality).
Expertise in UAT processes, CSV, SDLC, and risk-based testing.
Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools (HP ALM, JIRA, Veeva QMS, TestRail, or similar).
Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and teams in a matrix organization.
Communication
Immaculate communication and handles multiple clients/ projects
Works in Consulting capacity
Industry type
IT Services & Consulting
Department
Engineering – Software & QA
Role
Test Analyst
Role category
Quality Assurance and Testing
Employment type
Full Time, Permanent
Education
Any Graduate
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HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products.
We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, High Tech, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2025 totaled $14 billion.