Quality Engineering Senior Lead

Position Title: Quality Engineering Senior Lead

We are a global organization focused on long-term growth through continuous investment in innovation, research, and digital transformation. Our operations in Poland serve as a strategic hub for co-creating advanced technologies and accelerating digital capabilities. We're a diverse, open, and forward-thinking team passionate about delivering optimal IT solutions.

As we elevate our IT Quality Engineering function, we are seeking a highly accomplished and influential Quality Engineering Senior Lead (individual contributor role). This principal-level position is pivotal to setting enterprise-wide strategies, leading cross-functional quality transformations, and promoting a culture of excellence throughout our IT landscape.

Your Impact:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and drive the long-term vision for IT Quality Engineering, integrating innovative testing methodologies, validation frameworks, and proactive compliance practices in line with evolving global regulations and business priorities.

• Transformation Initiatives: Lead and architect large-scale transformation programs that revolutionize quality engineering tools, practices, and methodologies across the enterprise.

• Executive Oversight: Guide key cross-functional initiatives with strategic alignment, efficient resource planning, and measurable business outcomes.

• Innovation & Automation: Introduce cutting-edge technologies, automation strategies (including AI/ML), and disruptive approaches to maximize quality, efficiency, and risk mitigation.

• Compliance Expertise: Influence global compliance strategies, advising senior leadership on regulatory matters and preparing for future industry trends.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders and external experts to foster collaboration, innovation, and best-practice adoption.

• Performance & Analytics: Design advanced measurement frameworks to showcase the ROI and business value of quality initiatives.

• Talent Development: Define future organizational needs, mentor senior professionals, and cultivate a high-performance culture centered around continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

About You:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related field.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in IT quality engineering, testing, validation, and compliance—particularly in highly regulated industries.

• Proven track record leading enterprise-wide quality transformations and delivering strategic outcomes at scale.

• Deep knowledge of international regulatory standards (e.g., GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 1 & 11, MHRA) and global compliance expectations.

• Expertise in building advanced testing and validation strategies using modern technologies and automation.

• Strong executive presence, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• Skilled in translating complex concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership and regulators.

• Experience applying Agile and DevOps methodologies in regulated environments.

• Fluent in English at a professional business level.

What We Offer:

• Salary: 28,000–35,000 PLN gross/month (employment contract)

• Bonus: Annual performance-based bonus

• Car: Company car or car allowance

• Training: Personalized budget for courses, certifications, and events

• Well-being: Recharge Fridays (2 Fridays off per quarter)

• Flexibility: Up to 3 months leave under "Take Time Program"

• Remote Options: Flex Location program for working abroad temporarily

• Social Impact: 2 weeks of paid charity leave per year

• Benefits: LuxMed private healthcare, UNUM life insurance, Multisport card

• Extras: Company laptop and car sales, stock purchase plans, and more

To learn more about Antal, please visit www.antal.pl