Public Policy Strategist – Clinical Trials

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 $2 billion 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
As the Public Policy Strategist, Clinical Trials, you will lead Veeva’s policy engagement with federal lawmakers, regulatory agencies, and key industry stakeholders from our Washington, D.C. office. You will bring an established network and proven ability to build relationships, representing Veeva on clinical trial legislation and regulation.

Your responsibilities include shaping and advancing Veeva’s policy priorities, developing and executing engagement strategies, and leveraging your existing connections to open doors and influence decision-making in Congress, federal agencies, and industry coalitions.

What You’ll Do
Represent Veeva in meetings with legislators, regulators, and advocacy partners

Collaborate with industry to build and strengthen coalitions in support of clinical trial policy priorities

Draft policy materials, industry sign-on letters, and other advocacy content

Develop and execute strategies for legislative engagement at state and federal levels

Track, analyze, and communicate policy developments affecting clinical trials and life sciences

Requirements
Minimum 3 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, or regulatory strategy related to life sciences or healthcare

Demonstrated ability in lobbying, legislative affairs, public policy, or government service (nonprofit, trade association, corporate, or public sector roles)

Established network of government and/or industry contacts in clinical trials, regulatory, or digital health policy

Demonstrated track record of direct engagement with federal regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA, HHS, ASTP)

Based in the Washington, D.C. area

Nice to Have
Familiarity with the clinical trials ecosystem, including sponsors, CROs, patient advocacy groups, and industry associations

International experience engaging with regulatory bodies such as EMA, MHRA, PMDA, or MHLW

Working knowledge of global data standards and interoperability frameworks relevant to clinical research (e.g., CDISC, USCDI, HL7 FHIR)

Perks & Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance

Flexible PTO and company-paid holidays

Retirement programs

1% charitable giving program

Compensation
Base pay: $100,000 – $175,000

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 a 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 [email protected].

Work Where It’s Best for You
Work Anywhere means you can work in an office or at home on any given day. It’s about getting the work done in the way and place that works best for each person. This applies across all locations and departments.

Work Anywhere does not mean work at any time. We have predictable core hours where employees are generally available for meetings and collaboration. Employees are focused and available during core hours.

We invest in our offices to make them places where our employees like to go. If you work in the office three or more days a week, you will have a dedicated office workspace. Our offices function as hubs to draw people in, create social bonds, and where random connections and mixing of ideas happen. We’re investing more in offices, culture, and offsite meetings, not less.

Product teams are organized in regional product hubs for optimal collaboration and live within a time zone of their hub. Our current product hubs are located in Pleasanton, Columbus, Boston, Kansas City, New York City, Raleigh, and Toronto. We create opportunities for teams to get together in person regularly.

Customer-facing roles, such as Sales and Professional Services, live near and/or travel to their customers.

When an employee moves within a country, it does not cause a change in salary. Where you live impacts you and your family. Not knowing if your compensation will change if you move can cause stress and uncertainty for everyone. We wanted to eliminate that.

Work at Veeva. Work where it’s best for you.

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