Software Engineer I - Veeva Quality

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Position: Software Engineer I - Veeva Quality      

Location: Hyderabad, India

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference. 

Position Summary 

At BMS (Bristol Myers Squibb), digital innovation and Information Technology are central to our vision of transforming patients’ lives through science. To accelerate our ability to serve patients around the world, we must unleash the power of technology.  We are committed to being at the forefront of transforming the way medicine is made and delivered by harnessing the power of computer and data science, artificial intelligence, and other technologies to promote scientific discovery, faster decision making, and enhanced patient care.

Software Engineer I role is a member of the Veeva Vault Quality team and is accountable for Veeva Configuration and Operational activities in the various vaults of the BMS Veeva ecosystem. In this role, the individual is primarily responsible for supporting platform updates, enhancements and/or end-user support & access management activities including Architecture, design, and testing. This role does not have any supervisory responsibility, however, may act as a functional mentor to more junior team members. 

If you want an exciting and rewarding career that is meaningful, consider joining our diverse team!  

Desired Candidate Characteristics:  

·       Have a strong commitment to a career in technology with a passion for healthcare   

·       Ability to understand the needs of the business and commitment to deliver the best user experience and adoption   

·       Able to collaborate across multiple teams    

·       Excellent communication skills   

·       Innovative and inquisitive nature to ask questions, offer bold ideas and challenge the status quo   

·       Agility to learn new tools and processes  

Key Responsibilities 

Supporting a wide range of projects across multiple domain areas, selected candidate’s responsibilities will include:

·       Collaborate closely with the Veeva Drug Dev & Quality Cloud team to obtain high level overview knowledge of the Veeva vault platform and various vaults

·       Assist in the deployment of the Veeva Vault Platform and general releases including documentation and testing

·       System analysis, design, and configuration to meet business requirements

·       Contribute to all aspects of testing activities (unit, system, and/or user acceptance testing) of the vault release including script generation, execution, review, and approval

·       Deliver on validation documentation required on the various operational activities to ensure maintenance of the system’s validated state

·       Provide operational support activities of the Veeva vaults to our global user community, such as maintenance and break-fix releases, security assessments, regulatory risk assessments, incident response, etc.

·       Perform periodic user access review of the applications

·       Obtain/maintain a Veeva Associate Administrator Level certification

Qualifications & Experience 

·       Requires thorough knowledge of the principles and concepts of a discipline and developed knowledge of other related disciplines, typically gained through a university degree and 3-5 years of experience. Works within established procedures. Actively participates in troubleshooting of routine problems. Makes decisions that impact own work and other groups/teams. Works under minimal supervision.   

·       Must have Veeva vault experience in any domain.

·       Expertise in Veeva Validation Management, Java or Python programming will be an added benefit.

·       Experience in implementing/supporting SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions

·       Experience in automated testing tools

·       Experience in life science industry with Quality domain knowledge

·       Experience in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) practices

·       Ideal candidate will also have Veeva Associate Administrator Level (previously called Veeva White Belt) certification

·       Makes decisions while understanding the team's work and how it fits into the broader enterprise. May need support from within the team or outside the team when working on broader or complex topics in understanding environment.​ 

·       Identifies opportunities to improve and grow, balancing performance feedback and career development​ 

·       Applies a continuous improvement mindset in enhancing efficiency, quality and effectiveness or their work outputs.​ 

·       Displays understanding of performance metrics driving the team's goals and questions the external environment and its' implication on the goals and strategies. ​ 

·       Able to review multiple factors of data and can effectively organize information to compare and assess short and long-term implications. Can create a well-developed recommendation and sound actions.​ 

·       Does not have any supervisory responsibility, however, may act as a functional mentor to more junior team members. 

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Why You Should Apply 

Around the world, we are passionate about impacting the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion, and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. 

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. 

Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or any part of the recruitment process direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. 

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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