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

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients. As a Manager IS – DevOps & Test Automation Lead (Veeva Vault), you will design, operate, and continuously improve secure pipelines, 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.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of Veeva's Vault and its modules/applications
• 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

Benefits

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