Manager IS - DevOps & Test Automation Lead (Veeva Vault)

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Manager IS - DevOps & Test Automation Lead (Veeva Vault)

What you will do

The DevOps & Test Automation Lead manages Amgen's validated CI/CD tool-chain and automated quality framework for every Veeva Vault environment. Leading a global pod of DevOps engineers and test-automation specialists, you will design, operate, and continuously improve secure pipelines (Git ➜ Azure DevOps ➜ Vault CLI), build risk-based regression packs, and embed "shift-left" quality and compliance across all Vault releases. Your goal: faster, safer, fully auditable deployments that keep the business moving and regulators satisfied.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and lead the execution of validation activities, including qualification and validation of Veeva Vault platform and applications.
• Develop, review, and approve validation documentation such as Validation Plans, Validation Protocols (IQ/OQ), and Validation Reports.
• Ensure validation strategies meet regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Architect, version, and run the declarative CI/CD pipelines that package VPKs, promote them through DEV → VAL → PROD, and capture deployment evidence in Validation Manager.
• Develop and maintain API and UI suites; achieve ≥ 70 % automation for high-risk objects and lifecycles.
• Implement secrets vaults, static checks, and environment-as-code (Terraform modules) to harden security and speed rollbacks.
• Publish cycle-time, failure-rate, and defect-leakage dashboards; lead retrospectives and continuous-improvement sprints.
• Act as L3 owner for build or deployment failures; drive RCAs and preventive actions.
• Ensure timely and effective completion of all validation activities in line with project objectives and schedules.
• Ensure proper documentation of validation activities, including deviations, change control, and non-conformance management.
• Coach a distributed team of DevOps engineers and automation testers and upskill embedded functional testers on pipeline usage.
• Partner with Platform Strategy, Validation, and Integration leads to ensure standards, guard-rails, and automation patterns are consistently applied across all Vaults.
• Find opportunities for process improvements in validation activities.
• Know the latest on new technologies, validation trends, and industry standard processes to improve validation efficiencies

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is someone with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree / Master's degree / Bachelor's degree and 8 to 13 years of relevant experience

Must-Have Skills

• Solid understanding of Veeva's Vault and its modulesapplications

• Solid understanding of Test Automation techniques and tools.

• 6-8 year Global Pharmaceutical experience

• Proven ownership of enterprise CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions).

• Strong expertise in test-automation frameworks and integrating them into pipelines.

• Working knowledge of Vault CLI, VPK packaging, risk-based CSV requirements.

• Experience implementing secrets management and IaC (Terraform or equivalent) within regulated DevSecOps pipelines.

• Demonstrated ability to lead small, global technical teams and drive measurable KPI improvements.

• Experienced in GxP process

• Experience working in agile methodology, including Product Teams and Product Development models

• Proficiency in designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Knowledge of Veeva Vault Manager

• Exposure to containerized test grids (Docker-Selenium) or cloud test labs.

• ITIL® Foundation and familiarity with ServiceNow change/incident modules.

• Strong solution design and problem-solving skills

• Solid understanding of technology, function, or platform

• Experience in developing differentiated and deliverable solutions

• Ability to analyze client requirements and translate them into solutions

• Knowledge of Platform and Data Governance

Professional Certifications

• Veeva Vault Platform Administrator (mandatory)

• SAFe - DevOps Practitioner (mandatory)

• SAFe for teams (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Data-driven problem solver; converts metrics into clear action plans and communicates effectively.

• Able to translate technical concepts for non-technical partners (QA, business owners).

• Resilient, inclusive leader who fosters teamwork across time-zones and cultures.

• Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

• Good communication and collaboration skills

• Demonstrated awareness of how to function in a team setting

• Demonstrated awareness of presentation skills

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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