Success Profile
What makes a successful Senior QA for Platform? Here are the top traits.
- Conceptual
- Proactive
- Problem-Solver
- Strategic
- Technologically Savvy
- Visual Thinker
Culture
Accomplish
Make an impact by using your problem-solving skills to assure maximum “uptime” for our products and a smooth experience for our customers, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Innovate
Monitor and analyze insights on the next steps of improving care through our evolving data and technology tools.
From Creating
solutions that help break down affordability barriers to improving distribution that helps maintain drug efficacy, you’ll play a key role in shaping a global industry.
Benefits
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Coverage you can rely on
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Spending Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
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Benefits that go beyond your base pay
- 401(k) (U.S.)
- Pension (Canada)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Support for total well-being
- Mental Health Programs
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Education Reimbursement
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Flexible Work Environment
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A global leader of inclusion
McKesson’s commitment to diversity and inclusion starts at the top. We have also been named a Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes.
Responsibility
About McKesson Compile
Established in 1833, McKesson is a Fortune 10 global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, healthcare technology, community oncology, and specialty care. We partner with life sciences companies, manufacturers, providers, pharmacies, governments, and other healthcare organizations to help provide the right medicines, medical products, and healthcare services to the right patients at the right time, safely and cost effectively. Our enterprise consists of the following businesses:
- Pharmaceutical Solutions and Services (PSaS)
- Medical Surgical Solutions (MMS)
- CoverMyMeds (CMM)
- McKesson International (Europe and Canada)
McKesson draws upon its rich and nearly 200-year history to serve as the central nervous system of healthcare, touching nearly 1/3 of all pharmaceuticals used each day in North America, leading as the 4th largest pharmacy chain, and serving as the #1 distributor in Oncology and key specialties. Most recently, McKesson has been awarded the honor and public health responsibility of serving as the centralized distributor of the COVID 19 vaccine(s) and all associated ancillary products and supplies.
McKesson Compile’s data is a comprehensive, full linked system of record for the US Healthcare market, with intelligence on 2M+ healthcare professionals (HCPs) and over 800K facilities. Compile’s data includes high capture medical and pharmacy claims, closed capture Medicare claims (100%), along with best-in-class provider affiliations and customer master. The linked data enables commercial teams to move beyond the traditional approaches that only rely on claims volumes. Our innovations include - Best-in-class provider affiliations - Fully linked data across claims, affiliations, customer master and more - Cleansed, normalized and analytics-ready patient-level data.
We deliver careers with purpose and potential. Our focus on better health starts with creating an inclusive environment with strong values where you can build a fulfilling career. You can count on us to provide you with resources and opportunities to grow and be your best, while contributing to our pursuit of improving lives.
What sets McKesson apart as an exceptional place is our people. Our employees understand that together, unified by our global i²care values, we fulfil our mission and uphold our reputation as a trusted partner to our customers and their patients. Our i²care values are foundational to all that we do, and who we are as a company.
Integrity – We do What’s right
Inclusion –We embrace and respect each other as we are
Customer First – We succeed when our customers succeed
Accountability – We take personal responsibility for our actions and our work
Respect – We treat people with dignity and respect
Excellence – We insist upon quality
Senior QA (Platform)
Core Responsibilities
1. Test Planning and Strategy: Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies that align with project goals and healthcare regulations. - Define the scope, objectives, and criteria for testing activities.
2. Test Design and Execution: Design detailed test cases and scenarios based on functional and non-functional requirements. - Execute various types of testing (functional, regression, integration, performance, security, and user acceptance testing).
3. Automation: - Identify opportunities for test automation and implement automated test scripts to improve efficiency and coverage. - Maintain and update the automation framework.
4. Compliance and Regulatory Testing: Ensure that the software complies with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR). - Conduct validation and verification activities to meet regulatory standards.
5. Defect Management- Identify, document, and track defects using a defect management system. - Work closely with development teams to resolve issues promptly.
6. Performance Testing: - Conduct performance testing to ensure the software can handle high volumes of data and concurrent users. - Analyze performance test results and recommend optimizations.
7. Security Testing: Perform security testing to identify vulnerabilities and ensure data protection. - Collaborate with security teams to address any identified issues.
8. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts. - Provide clear and concise test reports and communicate test results and risks to stakeholders.
9. Continuous Improvement: - Stay updated on the latest testing tools, techniques, and industry trends. - Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies.
10. Mentoring and Leadership: - Mentor junior QA team members and provide guidance on best practices. - Lead QA initiatives and contribute to the overall quality strategy.
Key Considerations
1. Data Privacy and Security: Given the sensitivity of healthcare data, prioritize data privacy and security in all testing activities.
2. Interoperability: Ensure the data platform can seamlessly integrate with other healthcare systems and applications.
3. Scalability: Test the platform's ability to scale and handle large datasets, as healthcare data can be extensive.
4. User Experience: Focus on the usability and accessibility of the platform to ensure a positive experience for healthcare professionals and patients.
5. Compliance: - Be knowledgeable about healthcare regulations and standards to ensure the platform meets all necessary compliance requirements.
Tools and Technologies –
Test Management Tools: Jira, TestRail, Zephyr Automation Tools: Selenium, QTP, Test Complete – Performance Testing Tools: JMeter, LoadRunner Security Testing Tools: OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite -Version Control: Git, SVN
As a Senior QA in this specialized field, your expertise will play a vital role in ensuring that the data platform is robust, secure, and compliant with healthcare standards. Your efforts will ultimately contribute to better healthcare outcomes by providing reliable and efficient software solutions.