Senior Manager, Salesforce Architecture

Gilead Sciences

Senior Salesforce Architect responsible for Salesforce architectural design and delivery at Kite Pharma. Position supports diverse functions to enhance digital capabilities in biopharma.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeSanta Monica • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $153,935 - $199,210 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudERPSOAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain enterprise‑grade Salesforce architecture blueprints across Health Cloud, Life Sciences Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, that are integrated with downstream systems.
Lead end‑to‑end solution design for complex, multi‑cloud, highly integrated Salesforce capabilities.
Establish and enforce technical standards, integration patterns, data models, and architectural documentation.
Provide technical and architectural governance across multiple concurrent initiatives.
Lead the multi‑year Salesforce platform roadmap, aligning technical strategy with business growth and enterprise architecture.
Introduce and scale AI/ML capabilities within applications, including Einstein, predictive analytics, and GenAI‑driven automation.
Advise on functional and technical impacts related to ERP integrations, master data, and third‑party API connections.
Own the technical health, reliability, and lifecycle of business‑critical Salesforce applications.
Oversee environment strategy, release management, security posture, and GxP/compliance alignment.
Ensure platform scalability, performance optimization, and proactive monitoring.
Lead CI/CD implementation using Git‑based workflows and deployment pipelines (Copado, GitHub, Azure DevOps, or equivalent).
Define and promote coding standards, conduct code reviews, and enforce secure coding practices.
Drive automation across build, test, validation, and deployment processes.
Establish governance and process to left-shift defect management.
Champion engineering maturity through automated testing, static code analysis, and performance testing.
Partner with Product Owners and Business Analysts to translate complex business needs into scalable solutions.
Manage onshore/offshore development partners and ensure high‑quality delivery.
Present technical recommendations and architectural decisions to senior leadership in clear, business‑aligned language.
Provide high‑level estimation, assess budget and resource impacts, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
Architect integrations with ERP, Manufacturing, Quality, Patient Operations, and other enterprise platforms.
Ensure robust data modeling, MDM alignment, and high‑quality data architecture across systems.
Support API‑driven and event‑driven integration patterns.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and Eight Years’ Experience OR Masters' Degree and Six Years’ Experience OR Ph.D.
Master’s Degree with 5+ years of progressive experience in Salesforce architecture
Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years of relevant Salesforce architecture/technical leadership experience
Experience working in regulated Life Sciences environment (GxP, validation, CFR Part 11) strongly preferred
Prior experience leading multi‑cloud Salesforce implementations at enterprise scale
Extensive experience as a Senior Salesforce Architect in enterprise environments.
Deep expertise across Health Cloud, Life Sciences Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Platform.
Hands‑on experience with Unlocked Packages and 2nd‑Gen Packaging, including global product delivery models.
Strong background designing solutions for Life Sciences in regulated environments with GxP, validation, and audit considerations.
Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA)
Salesforce Application Architect and/or System Architect
Salesforce Certified Health Cloud Consultant
Salesforce Platform Developer II
Salesforce Platform App Builder
Any additional domain certifications relevant to Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, or Integration Architecture
Advanced proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components, OmniScripts, Flows, SOQL, and event‑driven architectures.
Strong experience with CI/CD, automated testing frameworks, and DevOps toolchains.
Expertise with Git‑based version control and branching strategies.
Deep understanding of API integrations (REST, SOAP, Mulesoft, custom middleware).
Strong command of multi‑org strategies, enterprise security models, SSO, and identity platforms.
Experience driving architecture for large‑scale, global digital programs.
Ability to present complex technical concepts in clear, actionable terms for non‑technical stakeholders.
Proven success managing offshore teams and global delivery models.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*
discretionary annual bonus
discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
paid time off
benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

Salesforce architectureAI/ML capabilitiesApexLightning Web ComponentsOmniScriptsFlowsSOQLAPI integrationsCI/CDdata modeling

Soft Skills

leadershipproblem-solvingdecision-makingcommunicationanalyticalcollaborationpresentation skillstechnical governanceproject managementstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Salesforce Certified Technical ArchitectSalesforce Application ArchitectSalesforce System ArchitectSalesforce Certified Health Cloud ConsultantSalesforce Platform Developer IISalesforce Platform App Builder