Director Software Quality

Veracyte • San Diego, CA

114d • $215,000 - $225,000

About The Position

At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way - it's about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions. We are seeking a highly experienced and collaborative Director Software Quality to lead the testing process for all regulated applications at Veracyte that directly help our company expand and develop new diagnostic solutions to improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs. This is a critical role for a technically adept professional who brings deep expertise in enterprise computerized systems, laboratory operations, and scientific data management, particularly in genomics, life sciences, and/or regulated lab environments.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software and/or computerized system LIMS testing, preferably Labbit LIMS or equivalent, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• In-depth understanding of laboratory science workflows, particularly in genomics, molecular biology, or clinical research environments.
• Proven experience translating technical requirements into risk-based testing strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, with clear timelines and outcomes.
• Solid understanding of GAMP5 risk based computerized systems validation methodology.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements, including GxP, GLP, GCP, CLIA, and data integrity frameworks.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Act as key point of contact for testing and QA aspects of releases, providing testing services and coordinating with internal resources.
• Review and approve test cases, scripts, plans and reports (manual and automated).
• Mentor software quality testers with current CSV methodology.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills coupled with the ability to find and solve the root cause of problems.
• Excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Serve as a liaison between internal technical teams, and third-party software vendors where applicable.
• Manage and prioritize testing related projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and with a focus on quality and long-term sustainability.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and potential automation of testing strategies and processes.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and data integrity standards across computerized systems environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Discretionary bonuses/incentives.
• Restricted stock units.
• Career opportunities in a growing company.
• Inclusive workforce fostering diverse backgrounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree