Associate Director - Link Strategy

Veeva Systems; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible PTO and company paid holidays

Retirement programs

1% charitable giving program

Job summary

A leading life sciences technology company seeks a driven individual for their Link team in New York. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, focusing on Key Opinion Leader engagement, with a successful record in client-facing consulting. Responsibilities include ensuring product adoption, defining strategies, and collaborating with teams for market success. Strong communication skills are essential. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience, including 2+ years of client-facing consulting.
• Life Sciences experience required with a focus on KOL engagement.
• Proven ability to influence executive customers.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the adoption of Link within Biotech accounts.
• Define key messaging and lead product demonstrations.
• Collaborate with sales teams on strategies and forecasts.
• Champion market themes to product teams.

Skills

Client-facing consulting

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Influencing executive-level stakeholders

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and 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're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to 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, so you can thrive in your ideal environment.

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

The Role

Veeva Link is on a mission to transform engagement with Key Opinion Leaders in Healthcare. We have several applications in different stages of maturity. Some are the industry standard, some are starting off. There is a lot to learn, there is room to grow. Our Strategy function is responsible for the success of our products in the market; that’s from guiding the product to client success. Today, we have an opening with this team. We are looking for someone like us: relentlessly driven in their pursuit to transform our industry; with the knowledge and skills in biopharma, technology and, importantly, someone fascinated by building relationships.

What You’ll Do

• Own the adoption and long-term success of Link within emerging and small Biotech accounts, working closely with Account Partners to execute strategic account plans
• Define key messaging, map stakeholders for engagement, and lead software demonstrations and strategy meetings to drive product adoption and align with customer needs
• Collaborate with sales teams to define sales strategies, drive deals and renewals, and forecast product adoption across customers and prospects
• Lead go-to-market messaging for Link, including new products and features, to ensure effective positioning and customer value
• Evangelize the value of Link and position it effectively in the marketplace to maximize customer engagement
• Champion key themes and requirements for Link to Veeva product teams, ensuring alignment with market demands

Requirements

• 3+ years of work experience, including 2+ years of successful client-facing consulting and/or strategy experience
• Life Sciences experience required, with a particular focus KOL/Thought Leader engagement, medical affairs, and/or commercial launch
• Proven ability to influence and manage executive-level customers and stakeholders
• Experience leading and influencing across a cross-functional team, driving alignment and results
• Strong and effective communicator, capable of writing and speaking clearly with confidence
• Demonstrated experience in project management, working cross-functionally, and collaborating with peers
• Bachelor’s degree required

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• Flexible PTO and company paid holidays
• Retirement programs
• 1% charitable giving program

Compensation

• Base pay: $95,000 - $135,000
• The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries 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 may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus.

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

Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. 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].