Principal Business Consultant - R&D - Clinical (Remote)

Veeva Systems; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider is seeking a Principal Business Consultant to lead business development and consulting for R&D in the life sciences sector. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in management and R&D consulting, with a strong network in the top life sciences companies. This remote role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for rapid progression.

Benefits

Highly competitive remuneration

Opportunity for rapid progression

Health & wellness programs

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of management and R&D consulting experience.
• Experience in Life Sciences, particularly clinical operations.
• Proven track record of developing high value customer engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development opportunities and generate new project opportunities.
• Build trusted relationships with customers as the primary contact.
• Lead multiple project engagement teams to ensure quality delivery.

Skills

Management experience

R&D consulting experience

Networking with stakeholders

Designing digital transformation programs

Knowledge of R&D value chain

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Principal Business Consultant - R&D - Clinical (Remote) role at Veeva Systems.

Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and a pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $2B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead. At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We became a public benefit corporation (PBC) in 2021, legally balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors. As a Work Anywhere company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office.

Join us in transforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on customers, employees, and communities.

What you’ll do

• Lead business development opportunities — identify and generate new project opportunities, clarify customers challenges and needs, develop a compelling, differentiated proposal to solve these issues, and win new work
• Leverage your network to identify opportunities and develop our business and build new relationships
• Be the R&D consulting lead on one of our top enterprise accounts
• Build strong and trusted relationships with customers, serving as the primary contact for strategic and tactical questions
• Support in the creation of new campaigns, offerings, and thought leadership that differentiate R&D consulting in the market
• Lead multiple project engagement teams — empower the team to plan and manage all aspects of delivery, from scope to quality assurance

Requirements

• Significant management and R&D consulting experience (at least 10 years)
• Experience in the Life Sciences, particularly in the clinical operations area
• Extensive network of relevant stakeholders within leadership positions in Top 20 Life Sciences companies
• Credibility and experience in operating and engaging at senior levels with key Life Sciences customers
• Proven track record of developing new, high value/impact customer engagements
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing digital transformation and R&D innovation/improvement programs
• Deep understanding of the entire R&D value chain

Nice to Have

• Fluency in multiple European languages (e.g. German, French, Spanish) in addition to English
• Experience with digital technologies – platforms, channels, analytics tools, apps, emerging tech, etc.
• Good understanding of Veeva’s broader platforms and solutions, and how these can be leveraged and enhanced by R&D consulting services
• Experience working with SaaS solutions
• Veeva certified on any of our relevant R&D products

Perks & Benefits

• Highly competitive remuneration
• Opportunity for rapid progression
• Health & wellness programs

Equality and Inclusion

As an equal opportunity employer, Veeva is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and growing a diverse workforce. Diversity makes us stronger. 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 [e-mail].