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Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to translate science into smiles by delivering therapies where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, North Carolina, and Mississauga, Ontario.

Summary:

The Veeva Vault Architect serves as the technical and strategic leader for designing, implementing and optimizing Veeva Vault solutions across the global organization.  This role ensures that all Vault applications align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and enterprise architecture standards.  The architect collaborates closely with business stakeholders, IT teams and implementation / support partners to deliver scalable, compliant and high performing Vault-based solutions.

Essential Functions:

Solution Architecture & Design
   Develop end to end architecture for Veeva Vault applications (e.g., Quality, RIM, Medical, Commercial).
   Interpret business requirements into scalable, secure and compliant Vault configurations.
   Define data models, object structures, workflows, lifecycle states and security models.
   Establish integration patterns between Vault and other enterprise systems (ERP, LMS, MDM, LIMS, etc.).
   Create architectural standards, design documents and technical specifications.

Platform Leadership
   Serve as the subject matter expert for Veeva Vault capabilities, limitations and best practices.
   Guide configuration teams on Vault objects, metadata, workflows and automation.
   Familiarity with domain level configuration and best practices.
   Evaluate new Vault features and releases, advising on adoption and impact.
   Ensure alignment with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and other regulatory frameworks.

Implementation & Delivery
   Lead technical workstreams during Vault implementations, migrations and enhancements.
   Oversee data migration strategies, mapping, cleansing and validation.
   Support test planning, execution, and defect resolution for configuration and integrations.
   Partner with project managers to ensure delivery timelines and quality standards are met.

Integration & Data Management
   Architect and oversee integrations using native Veeva Vault Integrations, Veeva APIs, Vault Loader and middleware tools across both Vault and other applications.
   Ensure adherence to data governance, master data strategies and cross system data flows.
   Ensure data integrity, auditability, and traceability across the Vault ecosystem.

Stakeholder Collaboration
   Work with business process owners to understand needs and translate them into technical solutions.
   Collaborate with QA/SA, Compliance, Data Privacy and Validation teams to ensure system readiness.
   Provide technical guidance to internal teams and external implementation partners.

Operational Excellence
   Establish monitoring, performance optimization and support frameworks.
   Develop documentation, SOPs and knowledge transfer materials.
   Support ongoing enhancements, change requests and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, information systems, engineering or related fields required. Veeva Vault certification(s) preferred.

Technical Skills
   8+ years of experience in the configuration, implementation, support and operations of Veeva Vault-based solutions.
   Proven expertise across multiple functional domains (Quality, Regulatory, Medical, Commercial and/or Clinical).
   Hands-on experience with Veeva APIs, integration patterns and data migration tools.
   Knowledge of GxP compliance, validation practices and regulated system requirements.
   Experience with large-scale, global implementations.
   Experience with middleware platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Informatica), Master Data Management concepts and solutions preferred.

Working Conditions:

Requires up to 10 % domestic and international travel.

Willingness to work in a global environment with the ability to adapt to diverse cultural norms, including different communication styles, time zones, holiday schedules, and management approaches.

The anticipated salary for this position will be $185,000 to $200,000.  The actual salary offered for this role at commencement of employment may vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, education (including applicable licenses and certifications, job-based knowledge, location, and other business and organizational needs.

The listed salary is just one component of the overall compensation package. At Kyowa Kirin North America we provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• 401K with company match
• Annual Bonus Program (Sales Bonus for Sales Jobs)
• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule which includes Summer and Winter Shut-Downs, Sick Days and, Volunteer Days
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision)
• HSA & FSA Programs
• Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Concierge Services
• Long Term Incentive Program (subject to job level and performance)
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Awards

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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