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Ready to redefine what Quality Engineering looks like in an AI-enabled world?
We’re looking for an exceptional Head of Quality Engineering to lead a major transformation of our QA capability, moving us away from traditional, manual-heavy testing towards an automation-first, AI-augmented Quality Engineering function.
This is not simply about managing testing.
You’ll own the end-to-end Quality Engineering strategy, setting the standards for quality across our digital products, platforms, enterprise systems, data and AI capabilities.
You’ll transform how we test, how our teams operate and how quality is embedded throughout the entire engineering lifecycle.
What you'll be leading
You'll have the opportunity to:
Transform our QA operating model, moving from manual-heavy testing to automation-first engineering
Introduce AI, agentic and autonomous testing, including AI-generated tests, self-healing automation, risk-based testing and AI-assisted defect triage
Drive a significant increase in test automation across API, integration, end-to-end, regression, performance and non-functional testing
Embed automated quality gates directly into CI/CD pipelines
Champion TDD and BDD, making quality an upstream engineering responsibility rather than a final testing phase
Shape and lead a distributed QA capability incorporating outsourced and nearshore partners
Establish meaningful quality metrics covering automation, coverage, escape rates, cycle times and reliability
Ensure our technology meets the quality, safety and traceability expectations of a regulated, patient-facing environment.
What we're looking for -
You'll already have significant experience leading a QA or Quality Engineering function and, importantly, you'll have successfully transformed one.
We'd particularly love to hear from you if you've:
Built and scaled sophisticated test automation frameworks
Embedded automation into CI/CD and DevOps environments
Led the transition from traditional QA towards modern Quality Engineering
Got genuine hands-on understanding of AI-enabled and agentic testing
Worked with tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, REST Assured or Postman
Retained enough coding knowledge to confidently review or build test automation using technologies such as C#, .NET, TypeScript or Python
Managed outsourced, offshore or nearshore QA teams
Worked across both digital products and major ERP/CRM platforms
Operated comfortably in Azure, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or similar environments.
Experience within healthcare, pharma, medical devices, financial services or another regulated environment would be a real advantage, as would knowledge of Dynamics 365, SaMD, IEC 62304, ISO 13485 or clinical safety standards.
Why this role?
Because this is an opportunity to build rather than simply maintain.
You'll have the mandate to challenge existing ways of working, introduce new technology and reshape the capability around a smaller, highly skilled Quality Engineering core.
Ultimately, you'll help us answer one of the most important questions in technology delivery: “Is this safe and ready to release?”
And you'll have the strategy, automation, data and evidence to confidently provide the answer.
Interested in leading the next generation of Quality Engineering? We’d love to hear from you.
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Who are we?
Sciensus has been at the forefront of patient-centred healthcare for over 30 years. We deliver complex clinical care at home in the UK and help biopharma companies navigate the complexity of bringing their products to market across Europe, supporting more than 300,000 patients a year living with cancer, chronic conditions and rare diseases. Our mission is simple: to help patients quickly access and make the most of life-changing medicines. We do that through a team of more than 1,650 colleagues, including over 500 licensed clinical professionals, combining clinical expertise, digital innovation and operational scale to deliver care closer to home.
We're proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified™ in both the UK and Switzerland, based on direct feedback from our colleagues. Our people tell us they value the difference they make for patients, the support of their teams and a shared sense of purpose. We're committed to listening to that feedback, building on what's working well and continuing to make Sciensus a place where colleagues can grow, contribute and do meaningful work.
If you want to be part of a business where your work has a direct impact on patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you.
What do we offer our people?
We work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do. Additional to a competitive salary, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Yearly pay reviews
- Contribution based pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee benefits platform (retailer discounts and much more)
- Private medical (after qualifying period)
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Annual company event
- In the Burton Upon Trent office we have an onsite gym, canteen, prayer room, and quiet room
Optional:
Car allowance
Overtime
Professional fees reimbursed
Our Values
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and we have also successfully gained the National Equality Standard (NES is the UK’s leading Equity, Diversity and Inclusion standard which was developed by the UK Government and the CBI). We are committed to the fair treatment of all candidates, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We welcome applications from all and we select candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Please talk to us during the application process to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.
We are committed to achieving Net Zero and reducing our ecological footprint. We are constantly working on new initiatives, some of our more recent ones include working towards Level 2 in the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit and replacing many of our vans with lower CO2 emission models. For information on other projects and our wider approach to sustainability please visit our corporate website.
Head of Quality Engineering employer: Sciensus
At Sciensus, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering our team members and enhancing patient care. As an Accuracy Checking Technician, you'll thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment that prioritises professional development and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and access to private medical care. Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient safety while enjoying a fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and recognition.
