Verification and Validation Test Technician Lead

Novocure is a global publicly-traded commercial-stage oncology company developing a profoundly different cancer treatment therapy called tumor treating fields (TTFields) for patients with solid tumors. TTFields therapy is a non-invasive, novel, antimitotic treatment modality which utilizes proprietary technology attempting to slow or reverse tumor progression by inducing tumor cell death. Novocure's commercialized product, Optune, is approved for the treatment of adult patients with glioblastoma (GBM) in the USA, Europe and Israel. Novocure has ongoing or completed clinical trials and is further expanding its efforts into several other solid tumor indications - non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer and other types of solid cancers. Currently we are looking for a  Verification & Validation Test Technician Lead to our office in Cracow, Poland.

JOB SUMMARY:

The V&V Test Technician Lead will support Novocure’s product development activities by accurately performing test procedures, identifying defects, and reporting test results. In addition, the V&V Test Technician Lead will be responsible for managing other Technicians and maintaining the Krakow V&V lab, including coordinating test activities to support multiple project deadlines and managing test equipment to ensure proper calibration and use. The ideal candidate will have high attention to detail, experience working with measuring instruments and experience testing medical devices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Line Manager to V&V Test Technicians
• Oversee test execution for multiple projects, according to company priorities
• Proactively report all test statuses and results
• Maintain testing equipment and calibration status to ensure all QMS processes are followed for test equipment
• Ensure the organization of the V&V lab supports the test workflow, including lab layout and equipment availability
• Responsible for maintaining neat and professional work environment in the lab
• Maintain test equipment knowledge base, including training other members and authoring reference guides for common uses of testing equipment (Incubator, LCR Meter, Water Bath)
• Review and execute test plans and test procedures and prepare test reports
• Report defects to development teams and help troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with Novocure engineering and V&V team members
• Support audits related to V&V, as needed (includes FDA, TUV, internal audits)

YOUR PROFILE:

• 5+ years of QA experience including product functional testing

• Proven ability to manage other team members
• Technical training or equivalent experience
• V&V for medical device experience, or V&V in a related field with similar controls

• Highly proficient with measuring instruments (e.g. calipers, DMM, oscilloscope, etc.)
• Experience with black-box software testing is a plus
• Professional verbal and written communication skills in English
• Organized and strong attention to detail, highly motivated, self-learner, and responsible
• Able to work in a team environment and execute responsibilities with minimal direct supervision
• Able to balance completion of assigned tasks with supporting requests and questions from other team members

BENEFITS:

• Performance related bonus
• Life Insurance
• Multisport card/Benefit system
• Private Medical care
•  ..and more!

We are looking forward to receive your application to Emilia Bagińska, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner through our Applicant Portal. Please find more information about Novocure and our therapy on our website www.novocure.com