As a Veeva Vault Clinical - Validation Test Lead/Manager, you will be responsible for validating Veeva Vault Clinical systems with a focus on clinical trial processes and applications (eTMF, CTMS). You will drive test strategy, execution, manage testing efforts, validation documentation, and change control to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient delivery of clinical projects.
In this role, you will
• Develop validation and testing strategies tailored to system risk, complexity, and regulatory requirements, ensuring robust and compliant solutions.
• Estimate and plan testing efforts for projects and applications, evaluating requirements, defining test scope, and allocating resources appropriately.
• Oversee demand management by assessing project requests, prioritizing initiatives, and supporting efficient project planning and execution.
• Prioritize tasks based on business criticality, regulatory impact, and timelines to ensure effective delivery of clinical projects.
• Author and develop validation, testing, and qualification documentation—such as validation plans and reports, test plans and scripts, qualification plans, traceability matrices, and test error reports—ensuring all materials meet regulatory and quality standards.
• Review validation documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Manage change control by assessing proposed changes, overseeing approvals, and tracking implementation. Coordinate assigned projects from initiation to closure, monitoring progress and resolving issues.
• Execute test procedures, document and analyze results, investigate test errors, and collaborate with relevant teams to resolve and retest as needed
Required skills
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience with Veeva Vault Clinical
• Experience in Computer System Validation (CSV), including developing validation protocols, performing risk assessments, executing validation testing, and ensuring compliance with GxP and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated experience in the Life Sciences industry, with a strong understanding of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices relevant to clinical operations and clinical applications.
• Solid understanding of the Clinical Operations domain, including study planning, conduct, and oversight processes.
• Strong understanding of Clinical Applications, such as electronic Trial Master File (eTMF), Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), and other tools supporting clinical trial processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory submission processes, health authority correspondence, and the preparation of required documentation for clinical trial applications and approvals.
Preferred skills
Knowledge of AI assurance is an advantage, especially understanding how to validate and monitor AI-driven systems.
We're eager to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in various ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the required skills listed. Your transferable skills and experiences matter—help us see how you the right person for this role.
Total compensation:
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between CAD 90,000 – 110,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Working arrangements
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Ontario and/or Nova Scotia, where our hubs are located. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Applications for this position are reviewed by our recruitment team without the use of artificial intelligence screening tools.
À propos de nous
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) est un concepteur d’IA et un fournisseur de services technologiques. Avec notre gamme de solutions IA full-stack, nous accompagnons nos clients au carrefour de l’investissement dans l’IA et de la valeur ajoutée. Notre grande expertise sectorielle, des processus et de l’ingénierie nous permet de convertir le contexte propre à chaque entreprise en systèmes technologiques amplificateurs du potentiel humain, générateurs de résultats tangibles et garants de l’avantage des acteurs internationaux dans un monde en constante évolution. Découvrez notre méthode sur www.cognizant.com ou suivez @cognizant.
Renseignments suppplémentaires sur l'emploi
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