About this role
<div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"> <p>At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. </p> <p>We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. </p> <p>Join EY and help to build a better working world. </p> </div> <div style="font-family:Arial;font-size:1.0em"> </div><p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">EY – GDS Consulting – Enterprise Risk (ER) – Regulatory Compliance Senior- QMS Business Analyst (Veeva Vault)</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">As part of our EY-ER- Regulatory Compliance team, you will help the clients by understanding their business needs and delivering solutions in accordance with the EY guidelines & methodologies. As a Regulatory Compliance senior actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. In line with our commitment to quality, you’ll consistently drive projects to completion with high quality deliverables, achieve operational efficiency, proactively identify and raise risks with the client as well as EY senior management team and lead internal initiatives.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The opportunity</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst – Veeva Vault QMS with proven consulting experience to partner with business and IT teams in designing, implementing, and optimizing Veeva Vault Quality Management Systems (QMS) in regulated (GxP) environments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">. You will drive discovery and requirements-to-delivery traceability, shape future-state workflows, support validation and audit readiness (CSV/CSA), and define data migration and integrity approaches for Veeva-enabled quality solutions across the pharmaceutical lifecycle.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Role Overview</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">In this client-facing Business Analyst role, you will lead requirements and process design activities across Veeva Vault QMS programs. You will facilitate workshops, document functional requirements and acceptance criteria, and collaborate with QA/Validation and technical teams to ensure audit-ready delivery aligned with global regulatory standards. You will contribute to successful implementation, integration, and adoption of Veeva Vault Quality solutions in GxP-regulated environments</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Your key responsibilities</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Lead end-to-end requirements discovery (workshops/interviews) to convert business objectives into epics/user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Define As Is/To Be processes, workflow designs, and business rules; maintain requirements baseline, decision log, and end-to-end traceability (requirements → config/design → testing → validation evidence).</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Own and prioritize the backlog in Jira/ADO, balancing enhancements, defects, compliance needs, and technical debt in an Agile GxP hybrid delivery model.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Act as the primary liaison across Business, QA/Validation, IT, and Vendors to align scope, releases, and measurable outcomes.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Provide configuration-informed functional leadership for Veeva Vault solutions (objects, lifecycles, workflows, security/roles, document types, metadata).</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Provide functional leadership across Veeva Vault QMS modules, including: Deviations, CAPA, Change Control, Audit Management, Complaints, Supplier Quality, etc.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Perform gap analysis (OOTB vs configuration vs integration) and recommend scalable, compliant solutions; partner with technical teams to translate requirements into Vault configuration and integration designs.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Define and support data migration strategy: profiling, field mapping, transformation rules, cleansing, reconciliation, and validation of migrated data; ensure integrity across legacy ↔ Vault and Vault ↔ enterprise flows.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ensure compliance with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11 (where applicable), and GAMP 5; apply a CSV-to-CSA, risk-based mindset.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Author/review/coordinate validation deliverables including URS/FRS, risk/impact assessments, Traceability Matrix, and testing/validation evidence (IQ/OQ/PQ where required).</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Lead UAT planning and execution (scenarios, test data, defect triage, retesting, sign-off); manage test/defects via qTest/ALM/Jira and produce dashboards for progress, coverage, and quality metrics.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Manage tri-annual Veeva release impacts (assessment, adoption planning, regression/UAT scope, compliance impacts); support change control, deviations, and CAPA linkage (as applicable).</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Mentor junior BAs and contribute to templates/accelerators and continuous improvement; support business development activities as needed (RFP inputs, solution narratives, estimates).</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Qualifications:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Life Sciences, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">5–9 years of progressive experience in Business Analysis roles supporting enterprise technology delivery within regulated and compliance-driven environments.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated experience working with Veeva Vault applications, with strong functional understanding of associated business processes and end-to-end workflows.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proven ability to operate effectively in Agile/Scrum delivery models, contributing to iterative planning, continuous improvement, and value-based delivery.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong working knowledge of regulated system expectations, including GxP compliance and validation approaches (CSV/CSA), with practical awareness of 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Exceptional analytical thinking and structured problem-solving capabilities, with strong executive-ready communication, stakeholder engagement, and high-quality documentation skills.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Must-Have Skills & Attributes</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Core Veeva + Regulated Delivery</span></strong> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Hands-on BA experience on Veeva Vault QMS with strong understanding of configuration concepts: objects, lifecycles, workflows, security roles, document types, metadata.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Deep knowledge of QMS processes (Deviation, CAPA, Change Control, Audit, Complaints).</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Deep compliance fluency: GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5; strong validated-state impact thinking and practical experience with CSV/CSA approaches.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Advanced requirements engineering user stories/acceptance criteria, functional specs, traceability and governance within Agile GxP hybrid delivery.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Tools & Execution</span></strong> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proficiency with Jira/Confluence (or ADO), modeling tools (Visio/Lucid/Mural), and test/validation tools (qTest/ALM).</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proven UAT leadership: planning, execution, defect triage, stakeholder sign-off; ability to produce audit-ready evidence.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong dashboarding/reporting capability: executive-ready status on risks, issues, outcomes, and test quality.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Data & Integration Competence</span></strong> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Data migration expertise: field mapping, transformation rules, reconciliation, and migrated data validation.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> Working knowledge of integrations and enterprise data flow; effective partnership with technical teams on interfaces (Vault ↔ other systems).</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Leadership & Communication</span></strong> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong stakeholder diplomacy and negotiation; ability to prioritize and push back constructively (no/not now”) while maintaining alignment.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Analytical problem-solving and root-cause mindset for workflow failures and data issues.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Excellent communication and documentation; strong client-facing presence.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Certifications (Expected/Strongly Preferred for Senior)</span></strong> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> At least one: Veeva Vault Administrator Certification and/or Veeva White Belt.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Good-to-Have Skills & Attributes</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Technical/Platform Edge</span> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Cross-suite / multi-vault understanding (Clinical ↔ Regulatory ↔ Quality dependencies and end-to-end data integrity).</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">High-level API fundamentals (REST) and integration ecosystem awareness (middleware, data lake/warehouse, MDM concepts).</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Basic SQL and/or Power BI/Tableau experience to augment Vault reporting.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Modern Quality & Delivery Methods</span> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong CSA mindset and risk-based testing experience beyond scripted validation.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> Lean / Six Sigma exposure for process optimization (avoid digitizing broken processes).</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Change management exposure/certification (e.g., Prosci) for large/global rollouts and adoption.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Advanced BA/Leadership Attributes</span> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Product Owner mentality: advocate for OOTB best practices, challenge non-value-add customizations, and manage technical debt.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Global rollout experience across regions/time zones; awareness of regulatory/process nuance.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> Training & adoption skills: lead enablement sessions, create training materials, drive sustained adoption.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Awareness of AI-enabled Veeva use cases (where permitted): tagging/classification, intelligent search, workflow automation.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">What we look for</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment with consulting skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of 1400 + professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Opportunities to work with EY Consulting practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">What working at EY offers</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. 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