Role Description
The CRM Architect is responsible for designing and governing enterprise CRM solutions across life sciences organizations, primarily leveraging Salesforce Health Cloud and Veeva CRM/Vault. This role provides strategic and technical leadership to ensure scalable, compliant solutions supporting commercial, medical, and patient services functions.
Key Responsibilities
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Define and lead CRM architecture strategy across Salesforce and/or Veeva platforms
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Design scalable solutions supporting HCP engagement, MSL workflows, MLR processes, and patient services programs
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Translate business requirements into end-to-end architecture, data models, and integration frameworks
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Lead solution design for complex integrations (e.g., marketing automation, data lakes like Snowflake/Databricks, third-party vendors)
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Establish and enforce architecture standards, governance, and best practices
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Ensure compliance with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and data privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR)
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Oversee environment strategy, release management, and DevOps processes
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Partner with business stakeholders (Commercial Ops, Medical Affairs, QA, IT) to align CRM capabilities with business goals
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Provide technical oversight for configuration, customization, and development teams
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Conduct solution reviews, performance optimization, and technical risk assessments
Qualifications
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10+ years of experience in CRM architecture, solution design, or enterprise systems
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Deep expertise in Salesforce (Sales/Service/Health Cloud) and/or Veeva CRM/Vault
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Strong understanding of life sciences business processes (commercial operations, MLR, medical affairs, patient services)
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Experience designing complex integrations (APIs, middleware, data platforms)
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Knowledge of regulated environments (GxP validation, audit readiness)
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Proven ability to lead client-facing architecture discussions and delivery teams
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Experience working in onshore/nearshore global delivery models
Preferred Qualifications
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Salesforce certifications (Application/System Architect, Technical Architect preferred)
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Veeva certification(s) across CRM/Vault domains
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Experience with data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks) and analytics tools (Power BI)
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Familiarity with ComplianceWire, AgileLoft, or QA/regulatory systems
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Experience in consulting or managed services engagements
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Knowledge of Agile, SAFe, and DevOps frameworks
Key Skills
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CRM architecture & solution design
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Data modeling & integration architecture
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Regulatory compliance (GxP, HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11)
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Stakeholder engagement & executive communication
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Platform governance & best practices
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Performance optimization & technical leadership