Director, Computer Systems Validation

Veeva Systems

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$150,000–$230,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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About Veeva Systems

Veeva Systems is a cloud software company serving the global life sciences industry, providing CRM, clinical, regulatory, quality, and data applications used by pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

Veeva Systems currently has 63 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $80,000–$175,000 across 63 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Computer Systems Validation

The Director - Computer Systems Validation joins the Quality, Regulatory and Compliance function to oversee validation teams ensuring the qualification of Veeva Vault technology. This role involves managing validation projects for general releases and patches, driving complex tasks like periodic reviews and new product introductions, and advancing modern practices including test automation and AI-driven capability governance. The successful candidate will mentor leaders, interpret GxP regulatory requirements, and manage on-shore and off-shore contractors to ensure compliance with company standards and document control. Key requirements include expertise in risk-based validation, ERES regulations like 21 CFR Part 11, and compliance frameworks for life sciences software. The role requires proficiency in project management, technical writing, and navigating software engineering and quality assurance within a regulated life sciences environment.

What you'll do

  • Manage and mentor a team of validation program managers to ensure deliverables meet company and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee the on-time and on-budget delivery of computer system validation activities for software releases and patches.
  • Review and approve validation approaches, methods, and reporting for periodic software product releases.
  • Establish risk-based validation processes and manage complex projects involving customers, collaborators, and quality teams.
  • Supervise on-shore and off-shore validation contractors to ensure testing meets defined budgets and timelines.
  • Serve as the executive interface between Product Development, Operations, Security, and Quality Assurance for validation issues.
  • Support the audit management function by presenting CSV operations during customer audits.
  • Drive modern validation practices, including test automation strategies and governance for AI-driven capabilities.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences, a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in validation of enterprise software or computer information systems in life sciences regulated environments.
  • Managerial experience in team selection, motivation, personnel management, and financial resource planning.
  • Hands-on experience or working knowledge of risk-based validation and governance for AI/ML-enabled capabilities in life sciences software.
  • Demonstrated understanding of ERES regulations such as 21 CFR Part 11.
  • Applied experience in GCPs and GMPs through validation activities, audit support, or software compliance evaluation.
  • Excellent project management, communication, and technical writing skills.
  • Exposure to Agile SDLC, SaaS, AI, IT cloud technologies, and global standard frameworks like ISO or ITIL (preferred).

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