Application Guide

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at Veeva

🏢 About Veeva

Veeva Systems is a leader in cloud-based software for the global life sciences industry, known for its commitment to innovation and customer success. Working here means contributing to products that help bring life-saving therapies to market faster, all within a culture that values employee growth and work-life balance.

About This Role

As a Content Writer at Veeva, you'll transform complex technical and industry topics into engaging, clear content for expert audiences, including pharmaceutical and biotech professionals. Your work will directly support Veeva's marketing and sales efforts by educating and nurturing leads at every stage of the buying journey, making you a key driver of business growth.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with checking email and Slack for feedback from subject matter experts or stakeholders. You'll spend a few hours drafting a whitepaper on a regulatory topic, breaking it into digestible sections. After lunch, you could join a strategy meeting with marketing to plan next quarter's content calendar, then collaborate with a product manager to refine a case study. Your day ends with editing your draft based on feedback and updating your project tracker.

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🎯 Who Veeva Is Looking For

  • A writer with 3+ years of B2B content experience, ideally in technology or life sciences, who can demonstrate a portfolio of pieces that simplify complex concepts for expert readers.
  • A strategic thinker who can develop content plans aligned with buyer journeys and measure success using KPIs like engagement and conversion.
  • A collaborative communicator who thrives working with subject matter experts, product managers, and sales teams to extract insights and produce accurate, impactful content.
  • An agile writer who can adapt tone and style for various formats (e.g., whitepapers, blogs, case studies) and channels, while maintaining a consistent brand voice.

📝 Tips for Applying to Veeva

1

Tailor your resume and portfolio to highlight B2B content that specifically targets expert audiences, not just general consumer content.

2

In your cover letter, mention how you would approach breaking down a complex topic like 'clinical trial data management' for Veeva's audience.

3

Showcase your strategic side: include examples of content strategies you've executed, with metrics (e.g., increased engagement, lead generation).

4

Research Veeva's products (e.g., Vault, Commercial Cloud) and their industry challenges, and weave this into your application to show genuine interest.

5

Since the role is remote, emphasize your experience with remote collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom) and your ability to manage projects independently.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Highlight your ability to simplify complex topics for expert audiences, citing specific examples from your past work.', "Emphasize your B2B content strategy experience, especially how you've aligned content with sales funnels and buyer stages.", "Showcase your collaborative skills, detailing how you've worked with subject matter experts to create accurate and compelling content.", "Express enthusiasm for Veeva's mission in life sciences and your interest in contributing to content that makes a real industry impact."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read Veeva's blog and recent whitepapers to understand their tone, style, and the topics they cover.
  • → Familiarize yourself with Veeva's product lines (e.g., Vault, Commercial Cloud) and their key differentiators in the life sciences CRM market.
  • → Look into Veeva's company culture and values, including their 'Employee Success' philosophy and remote work policies.
  • → Stay updated on industry trends in life sciences (e.g., regulatory changes, digital transformation) to speak knowledgeably during interviews.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your process for creating a B2B content piece from brief to publication, especially for a complex topic.
2 How do you ensure content resonates with expert audiences without oversimplifying or being too technical?
3 Describe a time you worked with a subject matter expert who was difficult to get information from. How did you handle it?
4 How would you measure the success of a content marketing campaign? Share an example of how you used data to refine content.
5 Why are you interested in Veeva specifically, and how do you see your writing contributing to our mission in life sciences?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't reference Veeva or the life sciences industry.
  • Showcasing only consumer-facing content without demonstrating B2B or technical writing experience.
  • Failing to highlight the strategic and collaborative aspects of content creation, focusing only on writing mechanics.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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