JOB DESCRIPTION:

IT Program Manager – Veeva CRM

Location: Dublin
Business Unit: Commercial Delivery Solutions – Abbott Diabetes Care
Travel: ~10% (regional & occasional international)

About the Role

We are seeking a high‑impact IT Program Manager with strong experience delivering regional-scale software and business applications within the Medical, Pharma, MedTech, or broader Healthcare sector.
This role leads end‑to‑end Veeva CRM delivery—partnering closely with commercial, marketing, and field teams to deliver technology that elevates customer engagement and drives commercial excellence.

You will be the strategic IT partner, accountable for translating business needs into scalable solutions, managing high‑visibility programs, and guiding cross‑functional technical teams across the region.

What You’ll Lead (Key Responsibilities)

Own program delivery for Veeva CRM and related modules (Vault, Align, Engage, PromoMats, Campaign Manager).
Drive full project lifecycle—from business case creation and planning to execution, deployment, and post‑go‑live optimization.
Lead regional software implementation projects with a focus on commercial applications (sales, marketing, digital engagement).
Build strong partnerships with business leaders to understand needs, define requirements, and influence solution design.
Manage stakeholders across commercial, IT, and external vendors to ensure alignment, timely execution, and issue resolution.
Lead and mentor cross‑functional technical teams (onshore/offshore) to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Navigate complex environments with confidence—balancing scope, risks, budget, and timelines across multiple workstreams.
Facilitate workshops, map business processes, and create functional/technical documentation as needed.
Serve as an escalation point, ensuring informed decision-making and proactive risk mitigation.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and IT governance standards within a healthcare environment.

What You Bring (Ideal Profile)

Experience delivering technology solutions within Pharma, MedTech, Medical Devices, or Healthcare—ideally across multiple countries or regions.
Strong background in CRM technology delivery, specifically 100% Veeva CRM.
Proven success in IT program management within complex matrix organizations.
Experience leading technical delivery teams, including developers, analysts, and vendors.
Confident stakeholder manager, able to communicate effectively with senior commercial and IT leaders.
Solid understanding of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage several initiatives simultaneously.
Exceptional communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
7–10 years of IT experience in large, complex environments.
5+ years leading global or regional software delivery programs.
Experience with complementary technologies (nice to have):
- Veeva CRM in Healthcare
- Global data warehouse solutions
- Master Data Management (MDM)

Why Join Us?

This is a high‑visibility regional role where you will shape the technology roadmap for one of the world’s most innovative healthcare companies. You will work with cutting-edge CRM tools, lead transformative projects, and directly influence how commercial teams engage customers and patients across the region.

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:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

IT Program Manager - Veeva CRM

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