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Data Migration Consultant

Boston, MA · On-site

$60 - $145/hr

Provide subject matter expertise on the Vault R&D migration implementation, including the migration of document content and object data from legacy systems to Vault * Advise customers on the extract ...

Data Migration Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Demonstrated ability to do analytical research using SQL on large data sets. Knowledge of ... Demonstrated Data Migration experience to include analysis, testing, data validation, and extensive ...

Research Project Manger will provide direcdtion and support for the migration and data transfer to a new secure research comuting environment. This role will have an emphasis on compliance with ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for migration research in the United States is $106,012.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,000.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Migration Research job involves studying the movement of people across regions and borders, including the causes, impacts, and policy responses to migration. Researchers analyze data, conduct fieldwork, and produce reports to inform governments, NGOs, and international organizations. This work helps shape policies on migration, integration, and refugee issues. It often requires expertise in social sciences, data analysis, and policy research.

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Professionals in Migration Research typically conduct data collection and statistical analysis on migration trends, review policy documents, and prepare comprehensive research reports. Day-to-day duties often include designing surveys, conducting interviews or fieldwork, and collaborating with academic partners or governmental agencies. Many roles involve presenting findings at conferences or meetings, as well as contributing to grant applications or policy recommendations. The work environment is usually collaborative, with researchers working in teams and engaging with multidisciplinary experts to inform and enhance project outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Migration Research job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 83% In-person, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,012 per year, or $51 per hour.

Data Migration Consultant

Boston, MA • On-site


Veeva Systems, Inc.
Software Development • 1 - 5K employees

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

158th of 246 rated software companies

Good employer

Respectful managers

Uninterrupted breaks


$60 - $145/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

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

The Migration Consultant will be a leading member of the Veeva Systems Professional Services group providing migration solutions on project teams implementing Veeva Vault R&D applications and Vault Platform cloud solutions to companies in the life sciences industry.

The Migration Consultant will lead customer migration implementations by providing expertise with data and document content migration, Vault API, Vault migration tools, and Vault Platform best practices. The Migration Consultant is a customer advocate working closely with other Veeva teams (Services, Product, Sales, Strategy) to ensure customer success today and in the future.

This is a remote, full-time permanent role with Veeva. Qualified U.S.- and Canada-based applicants who are in close proximity to an airport and able to meet travel requirements are encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do
  • Provide subject matter expertise on the Vault R&D migration implementation, including the migration of document content and object data from legacy systems to Vault
  • Advise customers on the extract, transform, and load (ETL) process
  • Mentor Veeva Data Migration Specialists on migration activities and best practices
  • Contribute to our Professional Services knowledge base to build a migration program
  • Provide guidance and subject-matter-expertise on migration tool development for the ETL process
  • Assist in project scoping estimates for the Vault R&D product suite
Requirements
  • 3+ years of document/content migration experience with enterprise content management systems (Documentum, OpenText, Box, SharePoint, etc.)
  • 3+ years of database migration, implementation, or integration experience with enterprise software systems (SAP, Salesforce.com, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Trackwise, Argus, ArisGlobal, etc.)
  • 3+ years of customer-facing technical consulting experience
  • Proven track record meeting with management and executives as the subject matter expert
  • Fluency in SQL and databases
  • Experience leading and mentoring team members
  • Experience working with REST APIs, JSON, and XML
  • Ability to travel up to 10%
  • Must be both located in and legally authorized to be employed in the United States or Canada
Nice to Have
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry
  • Experience with Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, or Safety business processes
  • Project Management experience for enterprise software implementations
  • Experience with GxP and software validation regulations
  • Experience with the migration verification process
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.
  • 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:
    1. A conversation with the hiring manager
    2. A practical case exercise
    3. 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: $60,000 - $145,000
  • 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.

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