Associate Director, Veeva Clinical Engineering & Operations - Bristol Myers Squibb

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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.

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