Data Scientist - Analytics Business Consulting

Veeva; Barcelona; Remote; EUR 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Anywhere

Career progression

Equity in Veeva

Job summary

Veeva is building the industry cloud for Life Sciences across Europe. As a Data Scientist in our EU Analytics practice, you will transform how customers work with Technology, Data, and AI, building advanced analytical models and integrating Veeva Data Cloud with European healthcare data assets.

You will collaborate with product managers, data engineers, and consultants to deliver end-to-end analytics solutions, applying ML methods to high-impact business questions, and documenting methodologies

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in data science or ML roles, preferably in Life Sciences or healthcare analytics.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL; ability to translate technical challenges to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and scale advanced analytics solutions for Life Sciences clients across Europe.
• Integrate Veeva Data Cloud with European healthcare data assets and ensure actionable insights.
• Develop statistical methods and ML models to address high-impact business questions.
• Collaborate with product, data engineers, and consultants to deliver end-to-end analytics.
• Document methodologies, architectures, and validation processes for defensibility and reuse.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data science

Communication

Documentation

Education

MS/PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics

Tools

Apache Airflow

AWS

Data visualization tools

Job description

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 Data Scientist in our EU Analytics practice, 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.

You will play a pivotal role in building advanced analytical models and methodologies, integrating Veeva Data Cloud products with complex European healthcare data assets. You will drive innovation across our analytical offerings, ensuring Veeva remains at the forefront of data‑led, tech‑enabled Life Sciences commercial models. You will also collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to bridge technical modeling with practical business insights across European markets. You will take ownership of any of our analytics assets (e.g., design solution, manage expectations, status accountancy, impact measurement).

• Design, prototype, and scale advanced analytics solutions for Life Sciences customers across European markets
• Process, harmonize, and connect Veeva Data Cloud products with diverse European healthcare data assets
• Develop and apply statistical methodologies, machine learning, and AI models to solve complex, high‑impact commercial and strategic business questions in the Life Sciences space
• Build and design HCP precision engagement engines that connect disparate healthcare datasets integrated seamlessly with customer CRM information to enable personalized, data‑driven targeting and activation
• Collaborate closely in integrated, cross‑functional teams alongside product managers, data engineers, operations, and consultants to deliver end‑to‑end analytical solutions and ensure continuous feedback and iteration
• Maintain clear documentation of data methodologies, model architectures, and validation processes to ensure defensibility, scalability, and transparency across client engagements

• 2+ years of proven experience in data science, advanced analytics, or machine learning roles, preferably within Life Sciences, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare analytics
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills, with a track record of collaborating effectively across cross‑functional teams. Skilled at translating complex technical challenges to non‑technical stakeholders, driving impactful problem‑solving sessions, and championing a pragmatic approach to solution design
• Strong technical expertise across Python, SQL, advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI, with a proven ability to design and implement predictive models and intelligent algorithms that solve complex business problems
• You bring Experience writing process documentation, technical specifications, and data collection guidelines to ensure quality, scalability, and repeatability across projects

• Knowledge of Veeva products
• Experience delivering SaaS or Tech‑enabled consulting solutions
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
• Languages in addition to English
• Understanding of healthcare, life sciences, or pharmaceutical industry data
• Experience with data visualization tools to create dashboards and reports
• Understanding of data engineering concepts (ETL, data pipelines) and automation tools such as Apache Airflow
• Familiarity with cloud based computing resources such as AWS

We value your time and believe in a transparent hiring process. Here is the process you can expect.

• 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.

• Compensation: Highly competitive salary and equity in Veeva
• Growth: Unrivalled career progression in a fast‑growing, global team
• Flexibility: Veeva is a Work Anywhere company. You can work from home or the office on any given day

• Total compensation: 48,000 - 75,000 EUR
• The total compensation range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential total compensation range for this role. Please note that actual total compensation 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’s total compensation may be composed of other types of compensation, 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.

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