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Account Partner Quality - Biotech

Veeva · Remote · US

Base
$80K–$300K
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
2mo ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 2h agoon Veeva's careers page

What Veeva sells

Cloud lab software that tracks samples and test results

When a food or drink maker tests its products in a quality lab, it has to keep track of every sample and every result. The problem is, a regulated lab has to prove that every result is accurate, and the records have to hold up under inspection. Veeva sells a cloud LIMS, lab software that tracks samples and test results, so the lab can manage its quality work in modern cloud software.

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The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Doesn't say where pipeline comes from. Ask.
Time on market
Open 73 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
25 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace. Ask how many reps they hired last year and how many are still there.

Red lights

None spotted.

Yellow lights

  • Pay range too wide to mean much. The top of the range is more than double the bottom. Ask where in that range this offer would really land.

Green lights

None spotted.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    Where in the range would someone with my background land, and why?

    A wide range means the top number may not be your number.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  3. 3.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  4. 4.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  5. 5.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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The role

Sell Veeva Quality Cloud to C-level and Quality/IT leaders at named biotech accounts, running complex enterprise cycles and bringing new Quality applications to market. Quota and deal size not stated.

Enterprise · Mixed

Selling motion

Mixed

Who you're selling to

Buyer:
Quality Assurance, Quality Control and IT teamsIn their words: “Build trusted relationships with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, IT, and executive stakeholders”
Industry:
BiotechnologyIn their words: “across named biotechnology accounts”
Company size:
Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Not stated in the posting.

Compensation

$80K–$300K base

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
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 $3B 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 We are looking for a skilled Account Partner, Quality to drive sales and customer success for the Veeva Quality Cloud across named biotechnology accounts. This exciting, high-impact opportunity requires both experience selling enterprise technology to C-Level operational leaders and entrepreneurial mindset around bringing new Quality-focused applications to market. To be successful in this role, proactivity, strategic thinking, adaptability and working effectively within a cross-functional team are critical.  You also must exhibit a collaborative, team-first work style, growth mindset, and strong judgement. What You'll Do Develop and execute territory and account strategies for Veeva Quality Cloud across a portfolio of biotechnology customers Build trusted relationships with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, IT, and executive stakeholders Lead complex enterprise sales cycles from discovery through close Understand customer business priorities and align Veeva solutions to measurable outcomes Achieve team quarterly and annual sales goals Act with urgency, integrity, and a core focus on customer success Requirements - 5+ years of related experience - Experience selling technology solutions into Quality across biopharma sponsors - Entrepreneurial instincts. Ability to understand strategy and connect it to operations - Demonstrated success in consultative sales role to C-Level executives - Ability to articulate business cases and value propositions to C-Level executives - Have a creative mindset to make things happen - Ability to travel to customers as needed Interviewing with Veeva We value your time and believe in a transparent hiring process. Here is the process you can expect. - Follow the application process and submit your resume. - Within 3 days, you will receive a link to a personality assessment administered by a third party , unless you have already completed it with Veeva previously. - Once you complete the assessment, our team will review your full application package and follow up via email with our decision. - If moving to the interview stage, the process is as follows: - A conversation with the hiring manager - A practical case exercise - A final conversation with our group's Senior Leader. - Once all interviews are complete, the manager will be in touch with a final decision. Perks & Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance - Flexible PTO and company paid holidays - Retirement programs - 1% charitable giving program Compensation - Base pay: $80,000 - $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. #LI-Remote #LI-Associate 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.
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