The Tech Leaders Podcast #119: “There will be a shockwave of innovation in the next 5 years” - Chris Moore, European President at Veeva Systems
Sep 10, 2025
Chris Moore, European President at Veeva Systems, shares insights on the seismic shifts in the life sciences industry driven by AI and digital innovation. He discusses how the pandemic accelerated technological advancements in drug development. Chris reflects on the importance of leadership in navigating these changes and stresses the need for effective data security and ethical considerations. He also humorously reminisces about the Y2K bug, highlighting it as a fascinating anti-climax in tech history.
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From 12 People To Global Reach
- Chris joined a 12-person startup called Kinesis and grew its life-sciences practice to nearly 100 people.
- The firm attracted major pharma clients and was eventually sold to Coopers, teaching him startup immediacy and deep client relationships.
Growing Through Corporate Acquisitions And Relocation
- Chris experienced major corporate transitions as PwC’s consulting business merged into IBM, letting him live and work in the US and Switzerland.
- Living abroad taught him the deep cultural differences that shape business beyond language.
Veeva’s Front-Office Focus For Life Sciences
- Veeva focuses on the front-office of life sciences, covering clinical, regulatory, safety, quality, sales, marketing and medical workflows.
- The platform aims to harmonize data, process and content to make drug development and commercialization more efficient.