Head of Regulated Applications

Job summary

The Head of Regulated Applications is responsible for establishing and leading the Regulated Applications function, overseeing the strategy, governance, and lifecycle management of critical GxP applications that support R&D and other regulated areas. This role involves building a high-performing team and ensuring alignment between business priorities, technology innovation, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree in Computer Science, Life Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience in application management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry.
• Experience with regulated GxP applications and platforms such as Veeva or similar solutions.
• Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, IT governance, validation, compliance, vendor management, budgeting, and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Regulated Applications team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Define and execute the application strategy and roadmap.
• Oversee the regulated application portfolio, ensuring governance, compliance, validation, cybersecurity, risk management, and inspection readiness.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across various departments to enhance business capabilities and user experience.
• Manage vendor relationships, outsourced services, software licensing, service performance, and operational budgets.

Skills

• Strong initiative and determination to drive innovation.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear business value.
• Experience in developing high-performing teams through empowerment and coaching.

Education

• University degree in a relevant field as mentioned above.

Tools

• Familiarity with GxP regulated enterprise solutions, particularly Veeva.