About Servier
At Servier, we are dedicated to bringing the promise of tomorrow to the patients we serve.
We are a commercial stage, privately held pharmaceutical company, based in the U.S. Currently, we have four medicines approved in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). We have also accelerated our investment in hard-to-treat cancers, with more than 50% of our research and development dedicated to delivering significant advances in areas of high unmet need that may truly move the needle for our patients. Our pipeline is promising with several Phase 3 assets in the Oncology space.
Role Summary
As an IT Application Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of our various IT systems, with a primary focus on Veeva CRM, Veeva Vault, Veeva Network, and Salesforce.com. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including medical, sales, marketing, patient service, and IT, to align business objectives with technology solutions. Your expertise in pharmaceutical commercial IT systems will be instrumental in optimizing our processes, improving efficiency, and enabling effective operations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize IT system requirements, ensuring alignment with business strategies and objectives.
- Oversee the implementation, configuration, and integration of Veeva CRM, Veeva Vault, Veeva Network, and Salesforce.com, ensuring seamless functionality and user adoption.
- Manage relationships with external vendors, ensuring efficient delivery of services and solutions, and maintaining strong partnerships.
- Evaluate new system releases, enhancements, and updates, and coordinate the implementation and testing of new functionalities.
- Support contract negotiation and service-level agreements efforts with vendors and monitoring compliance
- Apply Agile principles and practices, such as sprint planning, backlog management, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings, to optimize project execution and promote continuous improvement.
Required Skills and Education
- Proven experience (5-7+ years) working in a senior technical role, preferably within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
- In-depth expertise in Veeva CRM, Veeva Vault, Veeva Network, and Salesforce.com, with a strong understanding of their capabilities and integration possibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex IT projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
- Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape and familiarity with industry-specific regulations, compliance requirements, and data privacy standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Proven track record of driving business process improvements and operational efficiencies through the implementation of IT solutions.
- Relevant certifications in Veeva CRM, Veeva Vault, and Salesforce.com are highly desirable.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Consideration will be given to extensive working experience in lieu of a degree
Travel and Location
- Limited travel required.
- Boston area preferred, reporting to our Seaport office 2-3 days a week.
Servier’s Commitment
We’re an organization, committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion for the entire industry, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. We are interested in growing our team with passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage all to apply to our open roles and are always willing to consider skills and experiences outside of what is listed in the job description.