Associate Director, Veeva Clinical Engineering & Operations

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Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.Position Summary:Accountable for implementing and supporting strategic information systems that enable Global Development Operations (GDO) function, specifically focusing on Veeva Clinical Vault (Veeva CTMS, Veeva eTMF). This role owns end-to-end responsibility for managing the build and run of GDD technology assets, ensuring they are reliable, accessible, & secure.Specific responsibilities:• Partner with IT Product Managers to plan, prioritize, deliver & support strategic digital capabilities and ensure maximum value is achieved.• Identify, design, and develop technical solutions to meet business demand.• Manage the build and run of technology assets.• Manage Total Cost of Ownership (build & run) and the key drivers behind them to ensure the digital capabilities are cost efficient.• Influence vendor roadmaps to align with BMS strategy.Requirements:• Must have 10+ years of related work experience in a Biopharmaceutical environment.• BS/BA in Engineering, Computer Science or Life Sciences (or other quantitative related discipline). Graduate Degree or higher-level education preferred.• Must have Veeva Clinical Vault expertise, with specific knowledge of Veeva CTMS and eTMF.• Must have broad technology expertise, strong working knowledge of Pharmaceutical R&D business processes, particularly in Clinical Trial Operations, with demonstrated command of key concepts, systems and processes.• Preferred - certified in Veeva Vault Administration• Should have a demonstrated track record in implementing complex technical solutions, developing software applications following structured SDLC processes in a regulated (GxP) environment and leading technical teams.• Demonstrated competency in execution of multiple large projects simultaneously within a Product Model leveraging Agile methods, from concept initiation through delivery and steady-state operations.• Experience working with offshore software development models is preferred.• Critical thinking in dealing with complex technical issues and working with key business stakeholders to develop solutions for short-term remediation and long-term strategy.• Experience in evaluating new technologies, delivery methods (e.g., SaaS/PaaS/IaaS), and services, and influencing the negotiation process for vendor products.• Must possess excellent written and verbal skills and demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization including executive stakeholders.• Ability to achieve successful consensus among differing priorities and stakeholders in both the IT and Business communities.• Must be a relationship builder and capable of working effectively in a highly matrix organization with strong communication, planning, and collaboration skills.If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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