Remote Global Program Manager – Life Sciences R&D Cloud

Veeva Systems, Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Veeva Systems is seeking an experienced Global Program Manager to lead enterprise-scale R&D transformations for European and UK Vault customers. You will align Product, Sales and Services to deliver measurable impact, balancing on-site engagement with remote work across a hybrid model.

Qualified candidates will have 7+ years in global program leadership within pharma, deep R&D process knowledge, and a proven ability to drive long-term customer value and adoption of Veeva solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive program leadership experience (7+ years) delivering enterprise-scale R&D or GxP technology programs in Pharma.
• Deep understanding of Pharmaceutical R&D functions such as Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, Quality, or Manufacturing.
• Proven consulting expertise supporting enterprise pharma clients across multiple business domains.
• Demonstrated success leading global teams to deliver complex, multi-system implementations with measurable impact.
• Strategic thinker with experience defining technology roadmaps that modernize operations and enable transformation.
• Executive communicator capable of influencing decisions and building alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Resilient problem solver who thrives in ambiguity, negotiates with confidence, and drives accountability without authority.
• Collaborative leader skilled in orchestrating multiple internal and external teams while maintaining high delivery cadence.
• Based in the EU or UK and able to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the successful execution of complex, multi-functional Global R&D Vault implementations (Clinical, Regulatory, and Safety) at our strategic accounts, ensuring measurable business impact and financial excellence.
• Forge and cement deep, trusted-advisor relationships with customer IT and business executives to define, secure buy-in for, and govern the long-term R&D transformation roadmaps.
• Strategically lead and align all cross-functional Veeva teams—Sales, Product, Strategy, and Services—acting as the primary executive liaison to deliver unified, outcome-driven programs and unlock maximum value for the customer.
• Champion the growth trajectory of the account by crafting, negotiating, and leading services contracts and implementation proposals that expand customer value and product adoption.
• Act as the ultimate program governance leader by proactively anticipating risks, resolving complex internal and external challenges, and inspiring excellence across diverse project teams.
• Ensure long-term success and continuity by overseeing smooth transitions from implementation into post-deployment operations and ongoing customer enablement teams.
• Communicate proactively and with executive clarity, ensuring all stakeholders at all levels are fully aligned, informed, and motivated to achieve world-class results.

Skills

Program leadership

Pharma R&D

Executive communication

Global teams

Technology roadmaps

Consulting

Problem solving

Collaborative leadership

Travel willingness

Job description

Veeva Systems is seeking an experienced Global Program Manager to lead enterprise-scale R&D transformations for European and UK Vault customers. You will align Product, Sales and Services to deliver measurable impact, balancing on-site engagement with remote work across a hybrid model.

Qualified candidates will have 7+ years in global program leadership within pharma, deep R&D process knowledge, and a proven ability to drive long-term customer value and adoption of Veeva solutions.