Veeva Systems seeks a Senior Business Consultant to support Life Sciences R&D clients in transforming their technology and data operations. The role involves leading small project teams, driving business development, and solving strategic challenges across clinical operations, data management, regulatory, or pharmacovigilance practices. Candidates must have at least five years of Life Sciences consulting experience.
- Remote scope
- United States
- Compensation
- USD 80,000–200,000 / year
What you need
- Life Sciences Consulting
- Biopharma R&D Domain Knowledge
- Analytical Reasoning
- Communication
- Project Management
- Business Development
What you will own
- Lead small-scale projects and manage end-to-end delivery of customer solutions
- Manage project teams of 2–3 consultants
- Drive practice growth through proposal development and business development
- Solve complex strategic challenges for Life Sciences clients
- Develop subject matter expertise in a specific R&D practice area
Core skillsLife Sciences ConsultingR&D StrategyAnalytical ReasoningStakeholder ManagementVeeva ProductsSaaS
Remote policyWork Anywhere
Veeva is building the industry cloud for Life Sciences through software, data, AI, and business consulting working together. Learn more about our products, vision, values, and status as a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) on our website.
Consulting is changing, and we’re not like other firms. Launched in 2019, Veeva Business Consulting has grown quickly and organically to over 500 global experts who combine deep domain knowledge with innovative technology to help Life Sciences companies work in a more efficient and connected way.
We are growing aggressively as we look towards 2030. We are seeking great people to help shape the future of the industry with the world’s leading software, data, AI, and expertise at their back.
The Role
As a Senior Consultant in R&D, you will help customers bring treatments to patients faster by transforming how they work with Technology, Data, and AI. You will focus on reshaping operating models, driving organizational change, and measuring tangible business value. R&D is a broad area that includes several distinct practices: Clinical Operations, Clinical Data Management, Regulatory, and Pharmacovigilance. You will focus in one of these practices based on your background, interests, and needs of the business. You will build credibility, depth, and relationships in that practice, but staffing will remain fungible across R&D and movement between practices is always permitted.What You'll Do
Project Leadership: Act as the Lead for small-scale projects, managing end-to-end design and delivery of high-quality customer solutions
Team Management: Lead project teams of 2–3 consultants, developing your people leadership skills in a project setting
Business Development: Drive practice growth by leading proposal development and identifying new opportunities within your engagements
Strategic Problem Solving: Solve complex challenges for Life Sciences leaders by leveraging Veeva’s unique data, software, and AI insights
Subject Matter Expertise: Support multiple projects across R&D while developing deep expertise in your specific practice
Requirements
Experience: 5+ years in Life Sciences Consulting (Business or Management Consulting preferred)
Domain Knowledge: Proven expertise in biopharma ClinOps, ClinData, Regulatory, Safety, or general R&D strategy
Analytical Rigor: A strong mindset for both quantitative and qualitative reasoning
Communication: Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly to senior stakeholders
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher
Nice to Have
Knowledge of Veeva products
Experience delivering SaaS or Tech-enabled consulting solutions
Interviewing with Veeva
We value your time and believe in a transparent hiring process. Here is the process you can expect.
Follow the application process and submit your resume.
Within 3 days, you will receive a link to a personality assessment administered by a third party.
Once you complete the assessment, our team will review your full application package and follow up via email with our decision.
If moving to the interview stage, the process is as follows:
- A conversation with the hiring manager
- A practical case exercise
- A final conversation with our group's Senior Leader.
Once all interviews are complete, the manager will be in touch with a final decision.
Perks & Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
Flexible PTO and company paid holidays
Retirement programs
1% charitable giving program
Unrivaled career progression in a fast-growing, global team
Veeva is a Work Anywhere company. You can work from home or the office on any given day
Compensation
Base pay: $80,000 - $200,000
The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus.
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Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.
Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at talent_accommodations@veeva.com.
