Virtusa

Digital Transformation Leader - Supplier Quality (Life Sciences) Virtusa is seeking a high caliber Digital Transformation Leader to spearhead the evolution of the Supplier Quality (SQ) ecosystem for a global Life Sciences giant. This role is not just program management; it is a mandate to dismantle a fragmented, legacy landscape and architect a world class Supplier Intelligence Control Tower. Responsibilities Direct the SQ digital transformation initiatives, overseeing the transition from a fragmented architecture to a unified platform. Manage the phased implementation roadmap, starting with a 6 week discovery phase, defining use cases, and securing executive funding for scale. Address the "Iceberg Effect" by expanding digital visibility beyond Direct/BOM suppliers to integrate Indirect/Service suppliers currently missing from digital monitoring. Oversee the transition from siloed Quickbase apps to a Medallion Architecture on Databricks to ensure data integrity and lineage. Drive the strategy for real time and batch data ingestion using Apache Spark, Azure Data Factory, or AWS Glue. Lead the implementation of identity resolution strategies to create a "Golden Record" for suppliers across disparate ERP and QMS systems. Oversee the deployment of advanced AI/ML use cases, including Natural Language Processing for automated audit data extraction. Provide technical oversight of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks to allow users to query unstructured audit reports using natural language. Deep understanding of the ML Lifecycle (MLOps) - from feature engineering for risk scoring to model monitoring and drift detection. Guide the implementation of "Agentic AI" for autonomous 24/7 supplier monitoring and the creation of Supplier Digital Twins for "what if" risk simulations. Lead organizational change journey management to ensure high user adoption of new dashboards and automated workflows. Establish strong governance and partner closely with Procurement, Site Quality, MSAT, and Management teams to ensure the unified system supports end to end oversight (Select, Qualify, Monitor, Disengage). Ensure all digital deployments strictly adhere to GxP validation standards and support FDA/EMA compliance requirements. Shift from traditional CSV to CSA (FDA's latest guidance) to accelerate deployment of automated workflows. Practical knowledge of differential privacy or data masking techniques for handling PII/PHI within a Databricks/Cloud environment. Experience implementing automated, immutable audit trails within low code and cloud native applications. Key Skills and Experience 12+ years of leadership in IT/Digital Transformation within Life Sciences or Biopharma, delivering $5M+ digital portfolios. Deep authority on Supplier Quality Management (SQM), QMS, and global regulatory landscapes (FDA/EMA) to manage GxP compliant platforms. Architectural fluency in the Databricks ecosystem (Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, MLflow). Cloud infrastructure Deep understanding of Azure/AWS and security requirements of highly regulated data. Experience decommissioning/migrating legacy Low Code/No Code (Quickbase, PowerApps) environments. API management Strong understanding of Apigee, MuleSoft and FHIR/HL7 standards (if applicable to supplier clinical data). Proven track record of operationalizing advanced data strategies, including MDM, AI/ML, NLP technologies. Proficiency in Cloudera, Power BI, Python, SQL, and a modern understanding of Prompt Engineering and AI model orchestration. Mastery of DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines for data heavy, validated GxP environments. Leadership Exceptional cross functional leadership, management of SI partners, and navigation of complex matrix organizations. Influencer: Proven ability to manage high stakes relationships with Tier 1 System Integrators. Strategist: Translate complex technical jargon into compelling business narratives for the C Suite. Execution Focused: Comfortable moving between high level strategy and technical deep dives with engineering teams. Nice to Have SAFe Agile, PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification. Experience working across Cloud Solutions - Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake. Experience tracking and managing business priorities and goals through OKRs. Virtusa is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Virtusa is seeking a Digital Transformation Leader for Supplier Quality in Greater London. This role requires over 12 years of leadership in IT/Digital Transformation within Life Sciences. Key responsibilities include managing digital initiatives, overseeing implementation roadmaps, and ensuring compliance with GxP standards. Candidates should demonstrate deep expertise in Supplier Quality Management, cloud infrastructures, and advanced data strategies. Strong leadership skills are essential for navigating complex organizational landscapes.

A leading technology firm in the UK seeks an experienced software engineer with hands-on expertise in Java Micro Services, Spring Boot, and Core Java. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical leadership and contribute to building quality software while collaborating with multiple stakeholders. You will engage in large-scale enterprise applications and digital transformation projects while fostering a user-centered approach. Strong communication skills and a practical mindset are essential for success in this role.

Hands on experiences in Java Micro Services, Spring Boot, Core Java, react JS, Node JS Demonstrate technical leadership & coach good development practices in a team of engineers Demonstrate experience in building quality software Sets direction of travel for large scale enterprise applications & digital transformation Can demonstrate their contribution through their personal github repository Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders Can author design and technical white papers as appropriate Further, the candidate should possess: Proven track record of taking an idea from inception to delivery Practical "work smart" mind-set geared to effectively and efficiently solving problems Highly developed communication and partnership skills - attention to detail in written format and articulation in verbal format Ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously and independently, while maintaining a high degree of communication and escalation at appropriate junctures Commercially focused and entrepreneurial spirit Quick learner with strong attention to detail, strong work ethic User centred approach with a strong appreciation for usability and overall client experience. About Virtusa Teamwork, quality of life, professional and personal development: values that Virtusa is proud to embody. When you join us, you join a team of 21,000 people globally that cares about your growth - one that seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities and work with state of the art technologies throughout your career with us. Great minds, great potential: it all comes together at Virtusa. We value collaboration and the team environment of our company, and seek to provide great minds with a dynamic place to nurture new ideas and foster excellence. Virtusa was founded on principles of equal opportunity for all, and so does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.