The Culture Code
The Culture Code
Kevin Kruse
How Veeva Drives a Culture of Speed on its Growth Path to 10k Employees
18 minutes Posted Aug 22, 2023 at 1:00 pm.
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At the intersection of speed, technology, and life sciences, Veeva Systems is changing the way BioPharma companies operate. But how do they maintain a culture of speed with a rapidly growing team spanning 40 countries?

Meet Vivian Welsh, the Chief People Officer of Veeva Systems, a company renowned for its ground-breaking software, data, and services designed to revolutionize the pharmaceutical landscape.


Key Topics Covered:

  • The Essence of Veeva’s Culture: Journey into the heart of Veeva’s values, which revolve around doing the right thing, customer success, employee success, and most notably - speed.
  • Molding Leaders: Delve into Veeva's "Manager Boot Camp", a fundamental step in shaping leaders who can drive a consistent and engaging culture across the organization.
  • Peer-Powered Growth: Discover the unique approach of Veeva’s managers’ communities, fostering cross-functional learning and mentorship.
  • Feedback Reinvented: Learn about Veeva's transformation from annual reviews to their authentic check-in process, designed to catalyze open dialogue and empower employees.
  • Slowing Down to Speed Up: Understand the paradox Welsh highlights about the need for systematic thinking amidst a fast-paced environment.
  • Reading for Success: Welsh recommends "The Ideal Team Player" - a book that encapsulates the traits Veeva looks for in its team members and leaders.
  • Veeva's Exciting Trajectory: Get a sneak peek into the company's future, with plans to expand their team from 7k to a whopping 10k by 2025.


Step into the fast-paced world of Veeva Systems and discover how a culture of speed, innovation, and people-centric values paves the way for industry success.