Associate Software Quality & Test Analyst

About the job

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do. Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

About Parexel Parexel is a leading global clinical development partner delivering insights-driven clinical and consulting solutions to the life sciences industry. With 22,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with biopharmaceutical companies and research sites to design and deliver patient-focused clinical trials that broaden access and make research a care option for anyone, anywhere. We work with focus, agility, and shared purpose, moving with urgency to address patient needs and accelerate the delivery of new therapies. We embrace bold thinking, adapt quickly to change, and continually raise the bar for the speed and quality of clinical research. We are expanding our team and seeking talented individuals to help drive industry leading innovation, With Heart®.

About the Role We are seeking an Associate Software Quality and Test Analyst (Software Quality Analyst, Test Analyst, Computer System Validation Analyst) to join our life sciences and clinical research team. As an Associate Software Quality and Test Analyst, you will support software quality, system validation, testing, and compliance activities for regulated business applications. This position plays a key role in validation deliverables, change requests, test case creation and execution, and quality documentation, helping ensure that systems remain compliant and audit ready.

You'll collaborate with business, IT, Quality, and vendor teams, follow industry-standard processes, and contribute to system enhancements and projects. Responsibilities include system validation support, test execution, quality documentation, change request support, and traceability, with opportunities to deepen your expertise and influence system quality and compliance outcomes.

You'll join a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment focused on making a meaningful impact through validation, testing, and quality activities that keep systems compliant, traceable, and inspection ready. Your work helps protect data integrity and the reliability of the systems that support the delivery of new therapies to patients. With diverse teams and continuous learning opportunities, the Associate Software Quality and Test Analyst can explore career paths and expand skills across clinical research.

Key Responsibilities

- Support system validation and qualification activities for software applications

- Develop and execute test cases, test scripts, and user acceptance testing (UAT) scenarios

- Create, review, and maintain validation and quality documentation.

- Support change request assessment, testing, and implementation activities

- Document test results, defects, and testing evidence

- Ensure traceability between requirements, testing, and validation deliverables

- Assist with audit readiness by maintaining accurate and inspection-ready records

- Collaborate with business, IT, Quality, and vendor teams on system enhancements and projects

You'll thrive in this role if you bring:

- Strengths in software testing and UAT, system validation, and quality documentation

- An understanding of regulated environments and the documentation and compliance standards they require

- The ability to collaborate across teams and communicate clearly

- A patient-focused mindset and strong attention to detail

- Comfort working with change management and defect tracking processes

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field

- 1-3 years of experience in software testing, validation, quality assurance, or related roles

- Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), software testing methodologies, and user acceptance testing (UAT) processes

- Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Computer System Validation (CSV)

- Knowledge of Good Practice (GxP), Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP 5), and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 (Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures) requirements

- Experience with change control and quality management processes

- Familiarity with tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, HP ALM, and similar tools

We believe in flexibility, growth, and creating space for people to do their best work. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions help shape the future of clinical research.

If this job doesn't sound like the next step in your career, but perhaps you know of someone who'd be perfect fit, send them the link to apply!