The Associate Consultant will join Veeva's Consultant Development Program, focusing on technical consulting and software solutions in the life sciences industry, assisting in project management and customer workshops.
Start your career as an Associate Consultant in a development program designed to accelerate your career - no prior consulting or life sciences experience required. This is not your traditional business analyst role. At Veeva, you’ll work directly with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to solve complex business challenges using cutting-edge technology. Learn fast, take on real responsibility, and make a tangible impact from day one.
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In this high-impact, customer-facing position, you’ll work directly with pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies to implement Veeva’s technology and drive their business forward. Unlike traditional consulting roles that focus heavily on theory, you will work hands-on to design, configure, and deliver tangible technology solutions that customers use every day.
We believe in empowering high potential people to achieve excellence. You’ll be hands-on from day one – learning fast, contributing early, and taking on meaningful responsibility. We don't require a background in life sciences or technology. You bring your drive and hunger to learn; we’ll provide the training. This program will build the core consulting and technical expertise you need for long-term career success.
**Now hiring for our October 2026 and July 2027 start dates.
What You'll Do
- Work directly with customers to innovate with our technology and improve their business operations.
- Be hands-on and become the experts on Veeva’s technology – set up and tailor our software to solve our customers’ unique business challenges
- Partner with project teams and customers through problem-solving, solution design, workshops, and project management.
REQUIREMENTS | We are looking for graduates who have:
- Drive: Thrive in a challenging, intense environment that rewards initiative and rapid learning.
- Curiosity: Desire to be hands-on with software and master new technologies.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical Mindset: Strong critical thinking skills and proven track record of academic performance in any major.
- Integrity: Veeva is a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) and a “do the right thing” company and we expect that from all employees.
- Work Ethic: A commitment to excellence and passion for working hard to achieve results.
- Travel: Willingness to travel as needed (up to 20-30% of the time).
- Experience: Recent university graduate (up to 2 years postgraduate experience maximum)
THE PROCESS | Our process is different from most. It is designed to be fast, efficient and respectful. Here are the steps:
- Application: Submit your resume, short cover letter, and take a personality test.
- Initial Response: Within one week, we will notify you of your next step via email.
- Interview & Case: A 60-minute interview followed by a case exercise. You will have three days to prepare for the case exercise.
- Decision: Within one week, we will extend an offer or let you know that we are not moving forward.
- Commitment: You will have two weeks to accept your offer. We value commitment; once you accept, we will hold a spot for you and expect you to join us on your start date. Accepting an offer and continuing to interview would be an ethical violation in our view.
Compensation
- Starting Salary: $80,000 USD
- After one year, if you perform well, you will receive a compensation increase and participate in our bonus program
Work Authorization: Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Veeva does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, OPT, or TN status) for this employment position.
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].
Veeva Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
Our main office is located in downtown Boston and is within walking distance to great restaurants and cafes. Few minute walk to three T Stations.
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