VeeVa - IT Functional Platform Engineer

Job Title - VeeVa - IT Functional Platform Engineer

Career Level - D1

Introduction to role

AstraZeneca is seeking a Veeva Vault Platform Senior Engineer with Clinical Studies Domain experience to join the Operational Clinical Development Platform and support the Veeva Clinical Vault product. As a Senior Engineer, you will also work on configuration changes and new configuration development. Candidates should possess strong BAU/Maintenance support knowledge. This role is part of the DevOps Platform team for the AZ Clinical Vault suite.

Accountabilities

• Serve as an internal consultant and Veeva Vault expert for IT and business partners across regions and business areas.

• Participate in business requirement gathering and design activities with business & IT stakeholders as part of a scrum team.

• Perform delivery activities through Design / Build / Test / Deploy phases for regular releases and key Veeva platform initiatives.

• Design and build extensions for Veeva Vault to accommodate custom business flows.

• Ensure that all system security and control procedures are implemented and maintained.

• Generate and implement ideas to simplify/streamline our integration landscape in alignment with integration design and patterns.

• Maintain the configuration specification documentation for both functional and integration configuration.

• Manage/Update JIRA Board during the lifecycle of an implementation focusing on requirements gathering, configuration, validation/testing, training, and go-live activities during releases.

• Work with the Integration Platform team to edit/update/maintain integration interfaces.

• Collaborate with the Veeva technical team on requirements, issues related to Veeva API, Security Set-up, and Functional Configuration.

• Solve day-to-day incidents, service requests, and work towards incident-reduction and automation. Update Service Now (ticket management tool) for all events related to incidents, service requests, changes, and problems.

• Drive small modules in support transitions and ensure application stability when taking over BAU support of new applications.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Solid understanding of content management concepts.

• Strong technical knowledge and experience in Veeva Vault Clinical Suite (TMF, CTMS, SSU).

• Working experience in Veeva Vault product in Clinical space - eTMF, CTMS, SSU, RIM, Quality Docs etc. or Commercials space. Alternatively, working experience in Documentum will also be considered.

• Knowledge of SQL to write queries to help understand the integration requirements to be enabled via API led integrations within Platform.

• Knowledge of support processes like Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management and experience working in support teams.

• Knowledge of Clinical Trial processes across pharmaceuticals/biotechnology specifically as they relate to Clinical studies.

• Degree in Engineering/Life Sciences.

• Total IT and relevant experience - 9 to 10 years.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Direct experience in clinical software solutions (clinical operations), TMF operations, and/or trial management to enable Study design, conduct, monitor and closure activities.

• Knowledge and experience in J2EE framework and Python.

• Experience working with JIRA, Service Now.

• Experience in Agile ways of working.

• Basic knowledge and experience in integration technologies like Snaplogic or Mulesoft.

• Experience of working in agile teams using methodologies such as SCRUM and SAFe.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, our work directly impacts patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. Our dynamic environment offers countless opportunities to learn and grow while making a meaningful impact.

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Date Posted

02-Jan-2025

Closing Date

30-Jan-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.