Remote Global R&D Transformation Lead

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

Job summary

Veeva Systems in the EU/UK is seeking a Global Program Manager to own and drive large-scale R&D transformations for Vault customers across Europe. The role blends executive sponsorship with hands-on program governance and cross-functional leadership.

You will align Product, Sales, Strategy and Services to deliver measurable impact, manage risk, and ensure long-term adoption, with travel up to 25% and EU/UK work authorization required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of program leadership delivering enterprise-scale R&D or GxP technology programs in Pharma (Clinical, Regulatory, or Safety).
• 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 modernise 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 (the first line of escalation), 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

Enterprise R&D program leadership

GxP pharma knowledge

Executive communication

Global team leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder alignment

Negotiation

Ambiguity tolerance

Travel up to 25%

Job description

Veeva Systems in the EU/UK is seeking a Global Program Manager to own and drive large-scale R&D transformations for Vault customers across Europe. The role blends executive sponsorship with hands-on program governance and cross-functional leadership.

You will align Product, Sales, Strategy and Services to deliver measurable impact, manage risk, and ensure long-term adoption, with travel up to 25% and EU/UK work authorization required.