New · posted Nov 11
Roche · Medical Devices
IT Quality Specialist
- Pleasanton, CA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
As an IT Quality Specialist at the SE6 level, you are part of a global project team responsible for developing, validating and implementing innovative software solutions for patients and COTS computerized systems in Roche’s Diagnostic division.
At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.
What you need
(Education / Experience)
- 6+ years experience in Computer System Validation (CSV) implementing and supporting both COTS computerized systems and custom developed software applications, preferably in a GxP environment, or similar background.
- Validation specialist with experience in authoring and reviewing various validation documents and deliverables (Validation Plan/Report, Test Plan/Report, User Requirements, Functional Requirements, System & Functional Risk Assessments, System Acceptance Test Cases, User Acceptance Test Cases, Traceability Matrix).
- Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering/computer science and/or relevant work experience in a regulated industry
- Good understanding of FDA/EU GxP regulations and 21 CFR Part 11 ERES regulations
- Sound knowledge of various other computer system validation regulations / guidance documents (PIC/S, EU Annex 11, GAMP 5, TIR045) and data integrity principles (GAMP, MHRA, FDA)
Technical Skills
- Experience with different testing types (exploratory, regression, positive, negative, boundary, unscripted)
- Ability to make sound decisions for system validation and overall quality management relative matters
- Experience in authoring and reviewing various documents and deliverables (Validation Plan/Report, Test Plan/Report, User Requirements, Functional Requirements, System & Functional Risk Assessments, System Acceptance Test Cases, User Acceptance Test Cases, Traceability Matrix).
- Strong capability to independently apply tools, principles, concepts, and techniques related to requirements, data, usability, and process analysis.
- Ability to evaluate solution impacts (both immediate and long-term) and analyze technology fit for effective solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Experience working with global project teams across multiple time zones
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile software development methodologies (Scrum and/or SAFe)
- Understanding of the Product Development Process (PDP) for Medical Devices is preferred
- Ability to work collaborative in cross-functional teams to achieve milestones and goals
- Ability to champion accountability by example, drive process improvement initiatives, and mentor junior team members.
Must be willing to work onsite in Pleasanton
Relocation benefits are not available for this positon.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $94,400-$175,200 of hiring range. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
What you'll do
- Scope / (Content Leadership): Coordinate and advise on all validation activities on a global/organizational level for each assigned system/project. Author and review various validation documentation and deliverables depending on project delivery methodology (Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid). Act as a CSV subject matter expert on project teams and support system audit inspection readiness. Lead and author Computerized System Periodic Reviews according to Roche policies and procedures.
- Accountability/Problem Solving: Ability to “think outside the box” while maintaining Quality Standards (lean and innovative mindset required). Assess changes to determine potential impact to the validated state of the computerized system. Review and collect expected CSV deliverables, records and other evidence according to plans.
- Stakeholder Management: Liaise with Business Quality and/or Informatics Quality to ensure regulatory compliance and compliance with corporate quality policies and standards. Interacts within and across multiple product squads within a domain, facilitating workshops and resolving conflicts to ensure alignment. Proactively shapes stakeholder perspectives, anticipates and strategically manages expectations in complex projects, and builds reliance through deep business understanding to act as a trusted advisor.
- Impact/Strategy: Demonstrates strong and consistent performance across diverse products, with impact typically extending to a specific product, initiative, or cluster. Contributes to the achievement of a product initiative and potentially domain goals by ensuring that delivered solutions meet business needs and provide demonstrable value.
- Complexity/ (Product Size): Manages validation and quality activities on more complex projects or across multiple products within a domain. Handles ambiguous requirements and evaluates solution impacts considering both immediate and longer-term implications within the domain. Ensures alignment with broader goals, manages interdependencies between related processes, and navigates intricate stakeholder environments.
- Business/Technical ability: Demonstrates a strong understanding of the business domain, related technologies, and their interdependencies. Can independently apply tools, principles, concepts, and techniques related to requirements, data, usability, and process analysis. Effectively handles interdependencies, managing the interconnections between various processes to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness.
Pay and benefits
$94,400 – $175,200 a year
Employer providedDiscretionary annual bonus
Benefits package (details via link)
Where you'll work
Pleasanton, CAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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From the posting
About Roche
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
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Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 11, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 1% above the US median for Software Quality & CSV roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in California9 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US30 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $94,400 | — | $175,200 |
| California (middle half) | $132,000 | $135,000 | $155,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $112,000 | $133,250 | $149,750 |
This role: Roche's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Software Quality & CSV roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 11, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Software Quality & CSV
The general path across 59 open Software Quality & CSV roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Roche's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 29 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Validation and qualification9
- Data and digital systems8
- Collaboration and leadership8
- GMP and compliance5
- Lab testing and methods5
- Documentation and SOPs5
- Quality systems and risk3
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Software Quality & CSV work in medical devices, led by the four this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signaturesNamed in the posting
- ISPEISPE GAMP 5(official source, opens in a new tab)A risk-based approach to compliant GxP computerized systemsNamed in the posting
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and AnswersNamed in the posting
- MHRAUK MHRA(official source, opens in a new tab)The UK regulator of medicines and medical devices, including UKCA markingNamed in the posting
- FDAFDA Computer Software Assurance(official source, opens in a new tab)Risk-based assurance for production and quality system software
- IECIEC 62304(official source, opens in a new tab)Software life cycle processes for medical device software
- FDA21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA quality management system regulation for medical devices, aligned with ISO 13485
- IECIEC 62366-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Application of usability engineering to medical devices
- EUEU MDR (Regulation 2017/745)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU Medical Device Regulation: CE marking, technical documentation, vigilance
- FDAFDA Investigations Operations Manual(official source, opens in a new tab)How FDA investigators plan and conduct inspections
- ISOISO 19011(official source, opens in a new tab)Guidelines for auditing management systems
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devices
- ISOISO 14971(official source, opens in a new tab)Application of risk management to medical devices
- FDAFDA cybersecurity in medical devices(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality system considerations and premarket content for device cybersecurity
- IMDRFIMDRF(official source, opens in a new tab)International Medical Device Regulators Forum guidance, including software as a medical device
- HHSHIPAA Privacy Rule(official source, opens in a new tab)Federal protections for individually identifiable health information
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- Regulatory3 43%
- Quality2 29%
- Clinical2 29%
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- Senior & Principal3 43%
- VP & Executive2 29%
- Manager2 29%
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IT Quality Specialist at Roche
Applications close November 23. $94K–$175K a year, employer provided.