Data Scientist - Analytics Business Consulting

Veeva Systems, Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and equity

Growth opportunities

Work From Anywhere

Job summary

Veeva Systems, Inc. is hiring a Data Scientist to join EU Analytics, helping Life Sciences clients accelerate treatments by leveraging Technology, Data, and AI.

You will build advanced models, integrate Veeva Data Cloud with European datasets, and drive measurable business value across markets. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end analytics solutions, document methodologies, and iterate based on client feedback, ensuring scalable, transparent results for global life

Qualifications

• 2+ years in data science or ML roles in Life Sciences or healthcare analytics.
• Strong ability to translate data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience writing technical docs and data collection guidelines.

Responsibilities

• 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 business questions in Life Sciences.
• Build and design HCP precision engagement engines that connect disparate healthcare datasets with CRM data for targeted activation.
• Collaborate with product managers, data engineers, operations, and consultants to deliver end-to-end analytical solutions and iterate based on feedback.
• Maintain clear documentation of data methodologies, model architectures, and validation processes for defensible, scalable client engagements.

Skills

Data science

Python

SQL

Communication

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Apache Airflow

AWS

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).

What You’ll Do

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Nice to Have

• 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

Interviewing with Veeva

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.

Perks & Benefits

• 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

Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.

As an equal opportunity employer, Veeva is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and growing a diverse workforce. Diversity makes us stronger. It comes in many forms. Gender, race, ethnicity, religion, politics, sexual orientation, age, disability and life experience shape us all into unique individuals. We value people for the individuals they are and the contributions they can bring to our teams.

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