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 $3B 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.
The Role
The Account Director is responsible for overseeing one or more customers and teams, ensuring the delivery of honest, reliable services with transparency and clarity. They act as a strategic partner, offering innovative solutions when technology alone may not meet a customer’s goals. Collaborating closely with internal teams, the Account Director plays a key role in driving both customer and employee success. Through proactive leadership, clear communication, and a commitment to excellence, they foster strong relationships that support long-term growth and satisfaction for all stakeholders.
This role is expected to be office based at least 2-3 days a week.
What You’ll Do
Relationship Management
Serve as the primary escalation point for customer stakeholders, ensuring swift issue resolution
Develop and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships that foster trust, advocacy, and sustained business growth
Participate in customer meetings (weekly, monthly, quarterly) to align on goals and objectives
Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and potential customers
Service Excellence & Strategic Guidance
Ensure teams successfully deliver on customer requests and objectives, including reporting, technology updates, and service execution
Provide strategic guidance on industry best practices to enhance customer operations
Maintain a deep understanding of life sciences, regulated environments, event planning, and speakers bureau operations to provide expert-level service
Stay up to date with relevant industry regulations, such as OIG guidelines and the PhRMA Code, ensuring compliance and high-quality service delivery
Continuously seek ways to improve processes and enhance the overall customer experience
Team & Operational Management
Build, mentor, and develop internal teams, fostering professional growth and high performance
Manage staffing within budget constraints for various customer structures, collaborating with internal teams to ensure appropriate resourcing
Oversee Statements of Work (SOWs) and ensure project scopes are effectively managed
Requirements
B.S. or B.A. degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of customer service or account management or operations
3+ years of personnel development and leadership
Prior experience within Life Sciences, Speakers Bureau, and Event Planning
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Professional and clear oral and written communication
Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and/or multitask often to meet fluctuating customer/company priorities
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
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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
talent_accommodations@veeva.com.
