Veeva Systems Inc

Director - Strategy & Business Development - Veeva Digital Events Services

Veeva Systems Inc • $125K — $200K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in life sciences focusing on Commercial Strategy or HCP Engagement.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • In-depth understanding of life sciences event lifecycle management.
  • Proven experience launching new products or services in the market.
  • Strong executive presence for high-level negotiations and presentations.
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously with a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy for Veeva Digital Events (VDE).
  • Lead deal strategy and collaborate with sales to convert pipeline opportunities.
  • Create compelling go-to-market materials that highlight VDE's business value.
  • Translate customer feedback into product enhancements in partnership with product teams.
  • Define and represent industry standards for HCP engagements at conferences and panels.
  • Drive platform adoption and articulate ROI to life sciences clients alongside Account Partners.
  • Build and maintain valuable relationships with both new and existing customers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible paid time off and company holidays.
  • Retirement savings plans available.
  • 1% charitable giving program for employees.
Full Job Description
The Role

You will be responsible for driving the go-to-market strategy and commercial success of Veeva Digital Events (VDE) services and offerings. In this role, you will collaborate closely with commercial sales, partner networks, customer account teams, implementation, and product leadership to standardize and elevate HCP engagements across the end-to-end event lifecycle. The ideal candidate excels at communicating across diverse business functions and executive leadership (including C-level and brand marketing leaders). You possess strong initiative, creativity, and a team-first mindset, embodying a "humble, hungry, and smart" approach to overcoming complex business challenges.

What You'll Do

    • Go-To-Market & Vision: Develop, communicate, and execute the market vision and GTM strategy for Veeva Digital Events (VDE) services and offerings
    • Sales Enablement & Support: Lead deal strategy for Digital Events Services, support Events Management deals, and partner with the commercial sales team to convert new pipeline opportunities
    • Value Messaging: Build compelling GTM materials demonstrating VDE capabilities and business value, effectively positioning them to both internal stakeholders and customer executive teams
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product teams to translate customer feedback into feature enhancements and shape future service offerings
    • Industry Leadership: Define industry standards for HCP engagements and represent Veeva as a thought leader at major conferences (such as Veeva Summit), webinars, and industry panels
    • Customer & Account Strategy: Work alongside Account Partners and Strategy Leads to drive platform adoption and articulate clear ROI to life sciences customers. Develop strong and mutually valuable relationships with new and existing customers


Requirements

    • 7+ years of experience in the life sciences industry, specifically in Commercial Strategy, Sales/Marketing Operations, Meetings & Conventions, or HCP Engagement & Speaker Bureau Management
    • BS or BA degree is required
    • Deep Subject Matter Expertise: Deep expertise in managing the end-to-end event lifecycle within life sciences
    • Track Record: Proven history of successfully bringing new products, services, or offerings to market
    • Leadership & Execution: High level of autonomy with a "CEO mindset" to drive outcomes across matrixed internal and external teams. Strong strategic intuition paired with a "roll-up-your-sleeves" execution mindset
    • Executive Presence: Confident presenting, negotiating, and influencing at the C-suite and VP level
    • Exceptional Communication Skills: Fast learner with strong verbal, written, and visual storytelling skills
    • Travel: Willingness to travel up to 25%


Nice to Have

    • Hands-on experience with Vault CRM Events Management and the Vault CRM Suite
    • In-depth understanding of life sciences compliance guidelines, FMV, and transparency reporting regulations surrounding HCP interactions
    • Experience in management consulting or commercial agency services within the pharmaceutical sector
    • Familiarity with enterprise event technology and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Cvent, ON24, Zoom Enterprise)


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.
    • If moving to the interview stage, our process is as follows:
        1. A conversation with the hiring manager
        2. A personality assessment
        3. A practical case exercise
        4. 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


Compensation

    • Base pay: $125,000 - $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.

About Veeva Systems Inc

Veeva Systems Inc. provides cloud-based software for the life sciences industry in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The company offers Veeva Commercial Cloud, a suite of commercial applications for sales and marketing executives, including Veeva CRM, a multichannel customer relationship management solution that enables pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to identify and build relationships with healthcare professionals through various touch points; and Veeva Vault, a cloud-based enterprise content management platform and suite of applications for managing commercial functions, including medical, sales, and marketing, as well as research and development functions, such as clinical, regulatory, and quality. Veeva Systems Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
Learn more about Veeva Systems Inc
Size
5,482 employees
Market Cap
$25.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$380 million
Founded
2007
5 Year Trend
+27.4%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
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