Principal Salesforce Architect

Job Title: Principal Salesforce Architect

Location: South San Francisco, CA(Hybrid) and Canada(Remote)

Mode: Contracts

Position Overview

We are seeking a Principal Salesforce Architect to lead the design, migration, integration, and deployment of Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud (LSC). This role is responsible for driving enterprise data migrations, modernizing legacy CRM platforms, building low-code and custom UI solutions using OmniStudio , Apex , and Angular , and architecting secure MuleSoft integration and Data Cloud data pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Life Sciences Cloud (LSC) Architecture & Governance

• Architect and deploy Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud (LSC) solutions for HCP/HCO management, Patient Support Programs, Clinical Trial operations, and Medical Affairs while maintaining compliance with GxP, HIPAA, and 21 CFR Part 11 .
• Design low-code user journeys and decision trees using OmniStudio (OmniScripts, Integration Procedures, DataRaptors, FlexCards) alongside custom Apex and Angular frameworks where tailored performance is required.
• Establish release management guidelines, sandbox strategies, and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Copado , SFDX , and GitHub Actions.

2. Integration (MuleSoft) & Real-Time Orchestration

• Architect secure, high-throughput MuleSoft API-led connectivity connecting LSC with enterprise ERP (SAP), CTMS, LIMS, EHR, and third-party data providers.
• Implement real-time (REST/SOAP, mTLS, OAuth 2.0) and event-driven integration patterns (Pub/Sub API, Platform Events) ensuring zero data loss and full auditability for regulated data.

3. Data Cloud & Enterprise Data Migration

• Architect Salesforce Data Cloud to unify real-time clinical, commercial, and patient data streams; configure identity resolution, data model objects (DMOs), and zero-copy data virtualization.
• Lead complex Data Migrations from legacy platforms (e.g., Veeva CRM, Oracle, SQL databases) to LSC standard schema using Bulk API 2.0 .
• Enforce data quality frameworks including cleansing, de-duplication, field mapping, and automated post-migration reconciliation to satisfy regulatory audit requirements.

4. Technical Leadership & Platform Engineering

• Write, review, and optimize high-performance Apex classes, triggers, and asynchronous frameworks.
• Oversee code quality, enforce security standards ( Salesforce Shield ), and lead onshore/offshore development teams through multi-phase agile deliveries.

Key Requirements

• Experience: 12+ years in IT with 8+ years leading complex Salesforce enterprise architectures.
• Domain Knowledge : Proven track record delivering solutions within Life Sciences , Pharmaceuticals, or Medical Devices under GxP/HIPAA regulations.

Core Skills:

• Salesforce Platforms: Life Sciences Cloud (LSC) / Health Cloud, Data Cloud.
• Development & UI: Apex, OmniStudio (OmniScripts, DataRaptors, FlexCards), Angular, LWC, SFDX.
• Integration & Middleware: MuleSoft (API-led connectivity, REST/SOAP, Pub/Sub API).
• Data & DevOps: Data Migration (Bulk API 2.0), Data Cloud ingestion/modeling, Copado / CI/CD pipelines.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Salesforce Certified Data Architect / Sharing & Visibility Architect
• Salesforce Certified OmniStudio Developer / Consultant
• MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect