What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veeva Vault IT Tech Lead position at AstraZeneca?
Location : Gaithersburg, MD (Minimum half-time On-site)
About AstraZeneca :
AstraZeneca is a global, creative, biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have an extraordinary workplace culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.
At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being ambitious, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We're focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we believe we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life.
Our vision of a great place to work is one in which all our employees are engaged and passionate about a clear shared purpose and a compelling strategy; where they are encouraged to perform and develop to their full potential; and where they are supported by the right organization design, culture, technology and processes.
As science moves forward, technology must keep pace. AstraZeneca IT started a major global transformation program to create an extraordinary IT organization, including radically reinventing the current IT operating model and organization design; supplier ecosystem optimization and insourcing; establishment of a network of Global Technology Centers; significant Infrastructure and Technology transformation; cultural change and risk management.
A key part of our Science and Enabling Units IT vision is to deliver the best science IT capabilities in biopharma, which we define as agile, responsive and fit-for-future. Our goal is to engage with our stakeholders as a strategic partner in delivering life-changing medicines to our patients. The desired effect of your role within R&D Veeva Vault Platform team is to take accountability for delivering a 'Best in Class IT experience to Clinical, Regulatory & Quality Operations function managing across R&D IT within Development Operations Business Organization.
Role Overview :
AstraZeneca is looking for Veeva Vault IT Tech Lead to join the Platform team and implement, configure and maintain the R&D Vault suite of applications. Favorable candidates for this position will have IT experience, are technology-forward thinking, have implemented or use cloud-based software in the Content Management and Regulatory Processes.
This role requires to understand and work with the Veeva Vault Suite of Applications (i.e. : Clinical, Quality and Regulatory) and other AZ configured Integration Platforms such as MuleSoft, SnapLogic and GlobalScape to enable, automate and streamline end to end business processes, workflows configured within the Platform.
This role will contribute roadmaps, technology standards, technical design and delivery against the platform and associated resource capacity, and communication to leadership and stakeholders. You will be the expert in how this technology / platform is implemented and consumed in the business. In close collaboration with the architecture and capability teams you ensure that the solutions are up to date.
This Senior Platform Engineer role will be part of DevOps Platform team for across the globe, based out of one of key location. One will be contributing to monthly releases, Impact Analysis, Environment readiness and providing multiple resolution to a problem associated with Information Management.
As part of this role, one will be working with Cross Vault Product team to optimize the release approach to ensure alignment to Platform governance, set and lead the Release Schedule, and coordinate backlog management. Dependency, Risks between Upstream / Downstream Systems. Mitigate risks and issues that affect agreed release scope, schedule, and quality per Product Roadmaps.
Key Responsibilities :
Platform Strategy & Optimization :
- Act as a trusted Veeva Vault platform consultant and expert , providing guidance to IT and business stakeholders across Clinical, Regulatory, and Quality functions.
- Identify and leverage Cross-Vault synergies , promoting adoption of shared platform capabilities and features to streamline processes and enhance business value.
- Evaluate Veeva general releases, conduct assessments / POCs, and develop business cases for implementing new enhancements or configurations to align with enterprise needs.
- Proactively socialize unused or newly introduced platform features, driving awareness, and adoption across the organization.
Delivery & Technical Leadership :
Governance & Compliance :
Team Collaboration & Mentorship :
Operational Excellence :
Value-Driven Delivery :
Essential Skills / Experience :
Desirable Skills / Experience :
Education and Experience Requirements :
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $ 119,628 to $ 179,442. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.
Next Steps - Apply today!
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience - it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity. If you know someone who would be a phenomenal fit, please share this posting with them.
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, gender or gender orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.
Date Posted
07-Jan-2025
Closing Date
24-Jan-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments / accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments / accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.
Salary : $119,628 - $179,442
