Application Architect - Veeva Systems

JOB DESCRIPTION: Abbott in Ireland Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo. Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company We are seeking a senior System Architect to own the end-to-end technical architecture of our Veeva Commercial Vault CRM Application. In this strategic role, you will design, implement, and oversee the Veeva platform (including Veeva CRM and Veeva Vault/Vault CRM) to ensure alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Your architecture will support commercial, medical, and sales operations across multiple regions globally. Key Responsibilities Architectural Leadership Lead the design and implementation of the Veeva Vault CRM solution, including integrations with other enterprise systems. Solution Design Define high-level architecture and detailed solution designs, balancing out-of-the-box functionality with custom development and country-specific configurations. Technical Oversight Guide technical teams and developers; act as the main technical point of contact for CRM solutions. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards. Integration & Migration Develop strategies for data and content migration and integration with external systems. Ensure data integrity and quality throughout the process. Documentation & Best Practices Create and maintain architectural documentation, solution blueprints, data models, integration patterns, and security controls. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with business, IT, and vendor partners to define requirements, validate solution designs, and drive continuous improvement. System Health & Performance Monitor and optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability. Conduct root cause analysis and implement improvements as needed. Regulatory Compliance Ensure the solution meets all relevant SQA regulatory and compliance requirements, including data privacy and security standards. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. 7+ years designing and implementing Veeva-based solutions, including Veeva CRM and/or Veeva Vault CRM, in multi-country/multi-org environments. Deep understanding of Veeva Vault architecture, data models, and integration patterns. Hands-on experience with Java, APIs, and metadata management. Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks. Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Familiarity with DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GIT, Jenkins, JIRA, Flosum) and Agile methodologies. Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications) Veeva CRM / Vault Certifications. Experience implementing, configuring, and supporting Veeva CRM, Veeva Vault CRM, and other Veeva modules. Prior experience in the life sciences or pharmaceutical industry. Experience leading large-scale migration and integration projects. Core Competencies Strategic thinking and architectural vision. Technical leadership and mentoring. Business acumen and an ability to translate requirements into technical solutions. Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with Veeva product releases and industry trends. What We Offer Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay and structure Bonus, as well as benefits such as Private Health Insurance for you and your family Occupational Pension Scheme with an excellence contribution rate Bonus Target Life assurance Career Development Growing business plus access to many more benefits Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: IT Services & Solutions Delivery DIVISION: BTS Business Technology Services LOCATION: Ireland > Dublin : Block G, Cherrywood, Cherrywood Business Park ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Ie - Cw 37.5A (Ireland) TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter