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Senior Business Consultant - Life Sciences R&D

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MARemoteJob$80–200K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$80–200K/yr
Location
MARemote
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Ostro is hiring a Senior Business Consultant - Life Sciences R&D. Veeva is building an industry cloud for Life Sciences, combining software, data, AI, and Business Consulting to improve efficiency. The Senior Business Consultant role focuses on R&D, reshaping operating models, driving change, and delivering measurable business value across Clinical Operations, Data Management, Regulatory, and Pharmacovigilance practices.

Key focus areas include Lead small-scale projects, managing end-to-end design and delivery of high-quality customer solutions, Lead project teams of 2–3 consultants, developing people leadership skills, and Drive practice growth by leading proposal development and identifying new opportunities.

Successful candidates bring 5+ Years Life Sciences Consulting Experience and Biopharma ClinOps, ClinData, Regulatory, Safety Or General R&D Strategy Expertise. Important skills include Project Leadership, Team Management, Business Development, Strategic Problem Solving, Subject Matter Expertise, and Biopharma ClinOps. Preferred (not required): Veeva Products, Delivering SaaS Consulting Solutions, Delivering Tech-enabled Consulting Solutions, and SaaS Consulting Solutions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project LeadershipTeam ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategic Problem SolvingSubject Matter ExpertiseBiopharma ClinOpsClinDataRegulatorySafetyR&D StrategyQuantitative ReasoningQualitative ReasoningCommunicationVeeva ProductsDelivering SaaS Consulting SolutionsDelivering Tech-Enabled Consulting SolutionsBiopharma ClinDataBiopharma RegulatoryBiopharma SafetySaaS Consulting SolutionsTech-Enabled Consulting SolutionsSaaS ConsultingAnalytical RigorKnowledge of Veeva ProductsLife Sciences ConsultingVeeva Products KnowledgeClinOpsClinical Data ManagementPharmacovigilanceSaaSTech-Enabled ConsultingDomain Knowledge Biopharma ClinOpsDomain Knowledge ClinDataDomain Knowledge RegulatoryDomain Knowledge SafetyDomain Knowledge R&D StrategyDomain Knowledge in Biopharma ClinOpsDomain Knowledge in Biopharma ClinDataDomain Knowledge in RegulatoryDomain Knowledge in SafetyGeneral R&D StrategyArtificial IntelligenceDataBiopharma ClinOps ExpertiseBiopharma ClinData ExpertiseRegulatory ExpertiseSafety ExpertiseGeneral R&D Strategy ExpertiseSaaS or Tech-Enabled Consulting SolutionsDomain Knowledge in R&D StrategyDomain Knowledge in Clinical DataDomain Knowledge in General R&D StrategySaaS Consulting DeliveryDomain Knowledge in Biopharma RegulatoryDomain Knowledge in Biopharma SafetyExperience Delivering SaaS Consulting SolutionsExperience Delivering Tech‑Enabled Consulting SolutionsData and AI Insight UtilizationAI InsightsData AnalysisSoftware ConsultingSaaS ExperienceBiopharma Clinical Operations KnowledgeBiopharma Clinical Data Management KnowledgeRegulatory KnowledgePharmacovigilance KnowledgeR&D Strategy KnowledgeBusiness ConsultingDomain KnowledgeVeeva Product KnowledgeSaaS Consulting ExperienceSaaS Consulting Solutions DeliveryBiopharma Clinical Data ManagementDomain Knowledge in Biopharma ClinOps ClinData Regulatory Safety or General R&D StrategySaaS Delivery ExperienceLife SciencesClinical OperationsClinOps Domain KnowledgeClinData Domain KnowledgeRegulatory Domain KnowledgeSafety Domain KnowledgeR&D Strategy Domain KnowledgeBiopharma ClinOps Domain KnowledgeClinical Data Management Domain KnowledgePharmacovigilance Safety Domain KnowledgeBiopharma R&D Domain KnowledgeSoftware SolutionsPharmacovigilance SafetyClinical Data Management ExpertisePharmacovigilance Expertise

Qualifications

5+ Years Life Sciences Consulting ExperienceBachelor’s Degree or Higher

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full 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 and values, and status as a public benefit corporation on our website . Consulting is changing, and we’re not like other firms. Veeva Business Consulting was launched in 2019 and has grown quickly and organically to a global organization of over 400 people. Our team is focused on making the life sciences industry more efficient and effective through software, data, and consulting working together. We expect significant growth in Business Consulting as we look towards 2030, and are looking for great people to make it happen. The Role As a Senior Consultant in R&D, 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. R&D is a broad area that includes several distinct practices: Clinical Operations, Clinical Data Management, Regulatory, and Pharmacovigilance. You will focus in one of these practices based on your background, interests, and needs of the business. You will build credibility, depth, and relationships in that practice, but staffing will remain fungible across R&D and movement between practices is always permitted. What You'll Do

  • Project Leadership: Act as the Lead for small-scale projects, managing end-to-end design and delivery of high-quality customer solutions

  • Team Management: Lead project teams of 2–3 consultants, developing your people leadership skills in a project setting

  • Business Development: Drive practice growth by leading proposal development and identifying new opportunities within your engagements

  • Strategic Problem Solving: Solve complex challenges for Life Sciences leaders by leveraging Veeva’s unique data, software, and AI insights

  • Subject Matter Expertise: Support multiple projects across R&D while developing deep expertise in your specific practice Requirements

  • Experience: 5+ years in Life Sciences Consulting (Business or Management Consulting preferred)

  • Domain Knowledge: Proven expertise in biopharma ClinOps, ClinData, Regulatory, Safety, or general R&D strategy

  • Analytical Rigor: A strong mindset for both quantitative and qualitative reasoning

  • Communication: Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly to senior stakeholders

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of Veeva products

  • Experience delivering SaaS or Tech-enabled consulting solutions Interviewing with Veeva We value your time and believe in a transparent hiring process. Here is the process you can expect.

  • Follow the application process and submit your resume.

  • 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:

  • A conversation with the hiring manager

  • A practical case exercise

  • 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

  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance

  • Flexible PTO and company paid holidays

  • Retirement programs

  • 1% charitable giving program

  • Unrivaled career progression in a fast-growing, global team

  • Veeva is a Work Anywhere company. You can work from home or the office on any given day Compensation

  • Base pay: $80,000 - $200,000

  • 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. #LI-RemoteUS #LI-MidSenior BCRD 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 [email protected] .

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