VP - Global Workplace

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 $2B 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

The Vice President of Workplace is responsible for the growth, strategy and operations of Veeva's worldwide offices and work locations. This leader is focused on supporting the productivity of Veeva's employees and customers around the world. The VP ensures the right type of environment is available for all Veevans to enable them to do their best work, whether in the office or at home, collaborating or working alone. This leader understands the importance of place, and takes pride in creating high quality workplaces that stand the test of time. The VP works with Veeva's global regional presidents and owns the business plan to support Veeva's expansion across North America, EMEA, and Asia.

What You'll Do

• Create and implement a workplace strategy that embodies our "Work Anywhere" philosophy, ensuring it aligns with our corporate values. Drive this strategy with purpose and intensity. Advocate for the continuous improvement of our work approach

• Outline a strategy for utilizing different types of workspaces (owned, leased, and shared) in various global locations, including newly established areas, established regional centers, and the main corporate headquarters. Design and support a global approach to centralized lease and budget management

• Be the face of the Workplace team across Veeva including leadership. Work with IT, Security, and Employee Success on establishing and evolving construction and maintenance standards and driving projects that help manage Veeva's growth

• Share and champion the Workplace vision and values and focus on customer service. Make sure facility projects and events match Veeva's culture and values and create a standards guide for them with the team

• Lead, manage, and push the global team of facilities leaders, office managers, workplace services employees, and porter and culinary staff, upholding a consistently high standard of customer service culture worldwide

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Architecture or equivalent work experience; MBA preferred

• 10+ years of experience in culture-focused strategic leadership roles, including global leadership experience

• Experience driving workplace strategy as a key component of company culture, utilizing a multi-lens approach, HR, Marketing, and leadership

• Knowledge of general construction project management and engineering in a global setting, including Asia

• Demonstrated business strategy and planning experience

• Proven track record of managing a global budget and team, solid business relationship management, and vendor management skills. Good risk assessment and judgment ability

• Early career experience in hospitality or retail

• Global travel is required for this position

• This is a hybrid role with an expectation of being in the office 3x per week

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance

• Flexible PTO and company paid holidays

• Retirement programs

• 1% charitable giving program

Compensation

• Base pay: $175,000 - $300,000
• 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.

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.