Business Consultant - Life Sciences R&D

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 Consultant in R&D, you will help pharma 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

Lead project workstreams from end-to-end, ensuring the high-quality design and delivery of customer solutions

Solve complex problems for Life Sciences leaders, leveraging Veeva’s unique data and software insights

Mentor and manage Associate Consultants, overseeing their work and professional development within your workstream

Drive practice growth by contributing to business development and internal IP creation

Requirements

Experience: 3+ years in Life Sciences Consulting (Business or Management Consulting preferred)

Domain Knowledge: Experience 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

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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: 

1. A conversation with the hiring manager
2. A practical case exercise
3. 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: $70,000 - $140,000

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.