Veeva Migration Technical Lead role

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences industry is looking for a Veeva Migration Technical Lead in Manchester. This pivotal role requires extensive experience in data migration, ECM systems, and strong leadership capabilities. You will drive migration projects, manage technical teams, and ensure successful implementation of Veeva systems while engaging closely with stakeholders. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to major projects within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in data/document migration or ECM implementation.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role within life sciences.
• Strong understanding of life sciences regulations, validation, and GxP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define project requirements, objectives, timelines, and resource efforts.
• Lead and manage global teams of technical consultants.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Leadership

Problem Solving

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Life Sciences

Tools

Veeva Vault

OpenText Documentum

Generis CARA

SQL

XML

Scripting Languages

Job description

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Veeva Migration Technical Lead role, Manchester

Client: Cpl Life Sciences

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 14

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

The Veeva Migration Technical Lead will be responsible for leading migration projects, managing technical teams, and ensuring successful implementation of Veeva systems within the life sciences industry. The role involves project planning, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, risk and change management, and supporting pre-sales activities.

Location:

Remote

Salary:

Flexible

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with project managers and stakeholders to define project requirements, objectives, timelines, and resource efforts. Break these down into actionable work packages, ensuring they are effectively captured and tracked within development plans.
• Serve as the liaison between the technical project team and stakeholders, including project managers, business contacts, and QA teams. Facilitate clear and effective communication, coordinate dependencies, provide timely updates, address concerns or issues promptly, and promote collaboration and teamwork.
• Lead and manage a global team of technical consultants, including onshore and offshore employees and contractors, by cultivating a positive, collaborative, and results-oriented work environment that encourages productivity and support.
• Engage with technical stakeholders to gather feedback, understand their requirements, and manage expectations. Keep them informed about project progress, risks, and scope changes through weekly status reports.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, challenges, and potential roadblocks, proactively communicating them to the Project Manager. Collaborate with the team to explore solutions.
• Identify potential change orders and communicate them to the Project Manager. Provide detailed technical scope definitions, estimates, and resource planning.
• Support business development by providing technical expertise during pre-sales, understanding client requirements, developing solutions, and contributing to proposals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years in data/document migration, ECM implementation, or related fields, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within life sciences. Extensive ECM system experience.
• Advanced experience with ECM platforms (e.g., Veeva Vault, OpenText Documentum, Generis CARA), migration tools, SQL, XML, scripting languages, and cloud/on-prem solutions.
• Strong understanding of life sciences regulations, validation, and GxP compliance.
• Proven leadership in technical teams and project management, with excellent problem-solving skills.