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Veeva SystemsDirector - Computer Systems Validation
Veeva Systems is a public benefit corporation and industry cloud company that serves life sciences firms. Its most recent fiscal year brought in more than $3…
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Veeva Systems is a public benefit corporation and industry cloud company that serves life sciences firms. Its most recent fiscal year brought in more than $3 billion in revenue, and the company describes itself as Work Anywhere, letting staff choose home or office. Its main office sits in the Bay Area, and the company operates offices across more than 15 countries. This director-level post leads the Computer Systems Validation program…
Job Description
Veeva Systems is a public benefit corporation and industry cloud company that serves life sciences firms. Its most recent fiscal year brought in more than $3 billion in revenue, and the company describes itself as Work Anywhere, letting staff choose home or office. Its main office sits in the Bay Area, and the company operates offices across more than 15 countries.
This director-level post leads the Computer Systems Validation program that supports qualification of Veeva Vault technology. The director keeps validation teams on schedule and within budget for general releases, patches and hot fixes. The role plans complex validation efforts such as periodic reviews and new product introductions, and pushes the practice forward, including test automation and oversight of AI-driven features.
Duties include mentoring validation program managers and team leads, reviewing validation approach and reporting for product releases, setting risk-based validation processes, and managing on-shore and off-shore contractor testing. The director is the senior contact linking Product Development, Operations, Security and QA/Compliance on validation issues, helps run periodic reviews, and presents CSV operations during customer audits.
The posting asks for a bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences or a related field, or equivalent industry experience, plus more than ten years validating enterprise software used in regulated life sciences and more than five years in management. Candidates should know ERES rules such as 21 CFR Part 11, have applied experience with GCP and GMP expectations, and understand governance of AI and machine learning software. Strong project management and technical writing are required.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor validation program managers and team leads
- Deliver validation projects on tight timelines to support customers
- Review and sign off on validation approach, methods and reports for periodic releases
- Set processes matched to risk and run projects that involve customers and quality teams
- Direct on-shore and off-shore contractor teams for product testing
- Serve as executive contact for validation issues across product, operations, security and quality
- Help plan periodic reviews for both commercial products and internal systems
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
- 10 or more years of directly relevant validation experience for enterprise software in GxP-regulated life sciences
- More than 5 years of managerial experience, including selecting, motivating and retaining a strong team
- Understanding of ERES regulations such as 21 CFR Part 11
- Applied GCP and GMP experience through validation, audit support or product compliance evaluation
- Risk-aware reasoning when deciding how much validation work is needed
- Strong planning, written communication and documentation skills
- Track record guiding complex teams spanning several levels and functions in a matrix setup
Qualifications
- Familiarity with agile delivery models, subscription software, AI and cloud IT
- Awareness of ISO, SEI and ITIL frameworks
- Familiar with regulators such as FDA, EMA, Health Canada and MHRA for CSV and data integrity topics
- Hands-on use of automated test tooling
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision cover, plus basic life insurance
- PTO and company-paid holidays
- Retirement programs
- 1 percent charitable giving program
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What is the base pay?
The listed base pay is $180,000 to $230,000 CAD. Actual salary may vary within or outside that range based on experience and location, and the role may also be eligible for variable or stock bonus.
Is the role remote?
The company describes itself as Work Anywhere, which means staff can choose between home and office settings.
What is the interview process?
Four stages: a first chat with the hiring lead, a personality test, a hands-on case exercise, and a final discussion with the group's Senior Leader.
What experience is required?
The posting asks for at least 10 years of relevant validation experience and more than 5 years of managerial experience, plus a bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
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