Manager, Veeva Release
- Pfizer
- 6 - 9 years
- Chennai
- 13 days ago
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Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY
In Pfizer Digital Research & Development, we work with our R&D partners to accelerate drug development and clinical trials through digital products and solutions.
Within Digital R&D, the Veeva Platform & Services function is responsible for defining the strategy and leading the delivery of the Veeva product suite to end users of Veeva products within Digital R&D. This includes the operation, implementation, and integration of Veeva platform solutions that address R&D business processes effectively. Veeva solutions include Regulatory - RIM (Registrations, Submissions, and Publishing), Clinical (CTMS, eTMF, Study Start Up, and Site Connect), and Quality (QMS and Quality Docs).
Your role as Veeva Release Manager involves working with a team of release managers/operations associates to plan, schedule, and manage software releases for Veeva platform solutions.
To excel in this role, you should have a combination of strong technical background, people management skills, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
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Coordinate and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software releases, ensuring the smooth deployment of products and services to R&D stakeholders.
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Collaborate with software development, quality assurance, and operations teams to plan, schedule, and manage software releases
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Define and maintain release processes and methodologies, ensuring continuous improvement and best practices
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Coordinate release activities, including version control, feature branching, code merges, and deployment
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Communicate release plans, progress, and status to stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences
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Manage and mitigate risks related to the release process, including identifying potential bottlenecks and implementing strategies to address them
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Ensure that all necessary documentation, release notes, and communication materials are prepared and delivered alongside each release
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Monitor and measure the success of releases, gathering feedback and data to drive process improvements
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Oversee post-release activities, such as issue tracking, bug fixes, and customer support
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Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements to recommend and implement innovative release management practices
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information technology, or related field.
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5+ years experience as a Release Manager or similar role, with a track record of successful software releases for a SaaS product
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Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall
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Proficiency with version control systems, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools, and release automation (e. g. , Git, Kibana, Jenkins)
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Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams
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Analytical mindset with the ability to identify areas for process improvement and optimization
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Experience with release management tools and platforms is a plus
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Experience working cross functionally with geographically dispersed teams
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Job Classification
Industry: Pharmaceutical & Life SciencesFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: DevOpsRole: Release ManagerEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: PfizerLocation(s): Chennai
Keyskills: Computer science Automation Manager Quality Assurance Publishing Analytical Process improvement Clinical trials Customer support Information technology SDLC
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