Job Title: Senior Verification Leader – MedTech & Health Informatics (PACS) Reports To: Software Leader About the Company We are a leading MedTech and Health Informatics company dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery through innovative Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS). Our solutions empower clinicians with seamless access to imaging data, enabling faster, more accurate diagnoses and improved patient outcomes. Role Overview We are seeking atransformational Verification Leader with 18–20 years of experience in healthcare technology, particularly in verification and validation functions. This role demands a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who can evolve our testing approach from traditional requirement-based testing to aworkflow-centric model that mirrors real-world clinical usage. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Transformation + Lead the transformation of verification practices from requirement-based toworkflow-based testing, focusing on how clinicians interact with PACS in real scenarios. + Champion a“break-the-system” mindset to uncover hidden defects and ensure robust product quality. + Define and implement acritical minimum test case strategy to maximize coverage while reducing defect escape rates. Functional, Non-Functional & Automation Testing + Oversee comprehensivefunctional, non-functional (performance, usability, security), andautomation testing strategies. + Drivehigh-quality automation by identifying high-impact areas using heat maps and prioritizing sanity and regression test suites. + Evaluate vendor-delivered automation scripts to ensure they meet quality standards and run reliably over extended periods. People & Competency Management + Lead and mentor a diverse team of verification engineers, fostering a culture ofengagement, continuous learning, and clinical awareness. + Provide domain-specific training and encourage rotations across automation, clinical workflows, and system testing to maintain motivation and skill diversity. + Promote professionalism and ownership within the team, aligning individual growth with organizational goals. Collaboration & Influence + Partner with system engineering, product management, and clinical teams to enhance domain understanding and test relevance. + Collaborate with vendors to scale automation efforts while maintaining quality and alignment with internal standards. + Usedata-driven decision-making andrational influence to align cross-functional teams on verification priorities. + Ensure that there is minimal overlap between agile testing and system functional testing. + Work with software group leaders and test leaders to ensure that testing best practices are followed in the organization + Use data driven approaches to reduce escaped defects in the field. Metrics & Continuous Improvement + Define and trackleading and lagging KPIs such as defect trends, automation coverage, CI build stability, and defect severity. + Focus onearly defect detection, continuous integration, and maintaining automation quality as part of best practices. + Continuously refine verification processes to align with evolving regulatory and clinical requirements. + Leverage AI significantly for self-healing tests, test frameworks and test script generation. Qualifications + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field. + 10+ years of experience in software/system verification within reputed healthcare or MedTech companies. + Proven leadership in transforming verification strategies and managing high-performing teams. + Deep understanding of PACS, DICOM, HL7, and clinical imaging workflows. + Strong experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Robot Framework, Jenkins). + Familiarity with regulatory standards (IEC 62304, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820). Preferred Skills + Experience with cloud-native PACS or enterprise imaging platforms. + Knowledge of healthcare data privacy and cybersecurity standards (HIPAA, GDPR). + ISTQB certification or equivalent is a plus. Why Join Us? + Be a catalyst for change in a mission-driven organization. + Work on impactful technologies that directly improve patient care. + Lead a passionate team in a collaborative, innovation-focused environment. + Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. **How we work together** We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. Indicate if this role is an office/field/onsite role. **About Philips** We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. * Learn more about our business. * Discover our rich and exciting history. * Learn more about our purpose. If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.