Veeva [NYSE: VEEV] is the leader in cloud-based software for the global life sciences industry. Committed to innovation, product excellence, and customer success, our customers range from the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies to emerging biotechs. Veeva’s software helps our customers bring medicines and therapies to patients faster.

We are the first public company to become a Public Benefit Corporation. As a PBC, we are committed to making the industries we serve more productive, and we are committed to creating high-quality employment opportunities.

Veeva is a Work Anywhere company which means that you can choose to work in the environment that works best for you – on any given day. Whether you choose to work remotely from home or work in an office – it’s up to you.

The Role

Veeva Systems, a leader in cloud-based solutions for the global life sciences industry, is looking for an experienced proposal manager to join our Veeva RTSM Proposal team. As a proposal manager, you will support Veeva’s sales organization by preparing well-written, accurate, and cohesive proposals in response to the customer’s protocol highlighting Veeva’s experience and advantages and benefits over the competition. Exceptional writing, editing/formatting, organization, and time management skills are a must.

What You’ll Do

• Create winning proposals (proposal, Service Order, and Change Orders) for Veeva RTSM that capture the needs of each study while highlighting Veeva’s experience and advantages over the competition
• Manage overall proposal activities – from initial receipt to final submission of the Service Order to Change Orders when the project is in development or production – to ensure an on-time submission
• Participate in team alignment calls and strategy discussions to clarify the scope of work, gain insights into the business opportunity, understand key messages/ differentiators, and develop winning themes
• Provide responses to Requests for Proposals and request insight from team members when needed
• Maintain appropriate follow-up with Account Partner proposal status to stay ahead of the timeframe for Service Order and Change Order signature
• Format, proofread, and edit for accuracy, clarity, and readability
• Assure ongoing familiarity with Veeva’s response templates and processes for the timely and effective completion of proposals and Service Orders
• Proactively manage a workload that includes responsibility for multiple proposal assignments and other tasks, as required, in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ensure all submission deadlines are met

Requirements

• 2+ years experience managing proposals in life sciences
• Excellent communicator (written and oral), able to translate complicated ideas into language easily understood by others
• Strict attention to detail and accuracy; expert formatting, editing, and proofreading skills
• Superior project and time management skills, able to work successfully under time-sensitive deadlines and in stressful environments
• Self-motivated and self-managed with an ownership mentality
• Team player, able to work both collaboratively and independently
• Displays a positive attitude and sense of urgency
• Ability and willingness to work across time zones and geographies, as needed
• Experience with Salesforce
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in a fast-paced, B2B environment
• Understanding of cloud/SaaS technology

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible PTO
• Allocations for continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness programs

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. Position may not be eligible for remote work in Colorado.