James Allen
About James Allen
James Allen is the Lead Digital Capability Manager for the Veeva Platform at Bristol-Myers Squibb, overseeing multiple IT and security roles across various locations.
Lead Digital Capability Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb
James Allen currently serves as the Lead Digital Capability Manager for the Veeva Platform at Bristol-Myers Squibb, located in Chester, United Kingdom. In this role, he leads a team of analysts, developers, admins, and testers to deliver innovative solutions on the Veeva Salesforce.com platform. His responsibilities include maintaining and managing multiple field applications for sales, medical, and access business units across 35 countries, supporting over 3000 users.
Commercial IT Manager and Division Information Security Officer
In addition to his role in Chester, James Allen holds dual roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area. As Commercial IT Manager and Division Information Security Officer, he supports cross-functional activities relating to CRM operations, field alignment, customer master, technology updates, and reporting domains. These roles emphasize his extensive experience in managing and securing complex IT infrastructures.
Professional Experience in Quality Assurance
James Allen's career in quality assurance began at Johnson & Johnson as Sr. SOx Compliance Tester, followed by roles at various companies. He served as QA Team Lead at SQA for 10 months and then at Gentiva Health Services for 3 years. At Vitera Healthcare Solutions, he was the QA Manager for 4 years. His extensive background in QA has equipped him with the skills necessary to effectively oversee technology operations and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Educational Background in Technology and Information Security
James Allen pursued education in Security/Information Assurance at the SANS Institute, earning a GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester Certification in 2013. He also studied Web Technologies, achieving a Technical Degree from Great Plains Technology Center in 1997. Additionally, he expanded his knowledge in Astronomy from the University of Central Lancashire in 2013. His diverse educational background underpins his technical proficiency and expertise in managing digital capabilities and information security.