Sanofi
healthcare
DigitalR&DVeevaCoELeader
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“Digital R&D Veeva CoE Leader at Sanofi. Skills: Veeva CoE Leader, Veeva Vault configuration and administration, technical leadership, regulatory compliance. Managing Veeva platform-specific configurations and governance. Ensuring compliance with GxP requirements where applicable”
What You'll Achieve.
accelerating data-driven innovation; adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to enhance R&D, manufacturing, and commercial performance.; bring breakthrough medicines and vaccines to patients faster and more efficiently.; advancing engineering excellence across Digital R&D.; shaping Sanofi’s global digital future; drive the architecture, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance applications across our digital R&D platforms.; ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards; delivering life-changing therapies and vaccines to patients worldwide.; Ensure adherence to GxP regulation, and Data Integrity standards across all deliverables.; Drive continuous improvement initiatives around configuration governance, automation, and operational efficiency.
Industry & Context.
problem-solving; solve complex business challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Veeva Certification in one or more Vault applications is mandatory (e. g. , RIM, Quality, Clinical, Commercial)., Proven expertise in Vault configuration components (lifecycle, objects, workflows, security models, and SDKs)., understanding of software development lifecycles, release management, and change control processes., Demonstrated experience working in Agile delivery models and collaborating with cross-functional teams., Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills with a consultative mindset., Ability to lead complex technical discussions and influence decisions across senior technical and business audiences.
What You'll Do.
Managing Veeva platform-specific configurations and governance
Ensuring compliance with GxP requirements where applicable
Coordinating with Technical Service Owners and Business System Owners
Managing Key Users and training programs
Overseeing Veeva documentation management processes
Looking after Incident Management
Service Request Management
Continuous support for the ongoing projects
generic releases and minor releases – hypercare process setup
Managing and leading a group of support team members (vendors/contractors).
Assess and manage the impact of Veeva product releases (three times per year); plan and orchestrate remediation and upgrade activities with cross-functional teams.
Partner closely with Product Line Owners
and business stakeholders to define configuration strategy and ensure regulatory and compliance alignment.
Oversee the documentation of system designs
and technical decisions using JIRA
and validated repositories.
Ensure adherence to GxP regulation
and Data Integrity standards across all deliverables.
Collaborate with Veeva and strategic partners to leverage best practices and emerging features within the Vault suite.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives around configuration governance
and operational efficiency.
Provide expert support for critical incidents and major platform changes in partnership with AIMS and Service Management teams.
Define and drive functional strategies across their domain.
Work closely with senior business leaders to advise and influence strategic matters.
Set global strategy and design global solutions
Provide functional domain expertise to solve complex business challenges
Build capabilities and share best practices across the organization
Continuously monitor market evolution and screen external trends
and govern COE-specific processes.
Work upon implementation of global strategies within COE.
Lead a team of 30+ internal and external Veeva Resources
Manage R&D Veeva Budget including license cost to the tune of 80 Mn
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborating closely within our expanding Hyderabad hub; mentor multiple pods/teams; Coordinating with Technical Service Owners and Business System Owners; Managing and leading a group of support team members (vendors/contractors).; Mentor and support junior configuration engineers and DevOps specialists; plan and orchestrate remediation and upgrade activities with cross-functional teams.; Partner closely with Product Line Owners, Scrum Masters, and business stakeholders; Collaborate with Veeva and strategic partners; Build capabilities and share best practices across the organization
Communication Scope
Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills with a consultative mindset.; Ability to lead complex technical discussions and influence decisions across senior technical and business audiences.
Process & Methodology
delivery management, release management, change control processes, Agile delivery models, governance
Full Job Description
* Job Title: Digital R&D Veeva CoE Leader **About the Team** We are an innovative global healthcare company driven by one purpose — to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. With a presence in over 100 countries, our teams are dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine and turning the impossible into the possible. We deliver life-changing treatments and life-saving vaccines to millions worldwide, while embedding sustainability and social responsibility at the heart of everything we do. Sanofi has embarked on an ambitious digital transformation journey, with a strong focus on accelerating data-driven innovation and the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to enhance R&D, manufacturing, and commercial performance. This transformation aims to bring breakthrough medicines and vaccines to patients faster and more efficiently. Join our team as a **Veeva CoE Leader** and play a key role in advancing engineering excellence across Digital R&D. You’ll contribute to shaping Sanofi’s global digital future, collaborating closely within our expanding Hyderabad hub. **About the Role** At Sanofi, we are driven by one purpose: to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives. We are seeking a **Veeva CoE Leader** to drive the architecture, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance applications across our digital R&D platforms. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, mentor multiple pods/teams, promote innovation, and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards—all while contributing to Sanofi’s mission of delivering life-changing therapies and vaccines to patients worldwide. **Key Responsibilities** * Managing Veeva platform-specific configurations and governance * Ensuring compliance with GxP requirements where applicable * Coordinating with Technical Service Owners and Business System Owners * Managing Key Users and training programs * Overseeing Veeva documentatio
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