Thermo Fisher Scientific

Principal IT Architect – Medical Communications

Thermo Fisher Scientific

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: North Carolina • United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudERPJavaScript

About the role

  • Collaborate with BU IT leadership and business partners in technical strategy-setting sessions.
  • Configure and maintain a Salesforce Org to support Medical Communication Business Processes, including objects, fields, workflows, reports, dashboards, and security settings.
  • Actively lead the technical vision, in alignment with the BU strategy.
  • Drive definition and refresh of multi-year technology roadmaps.
  • Challenges self, team and peers regarding currently held technical / operational views in-line with digital strategy.
  • Stays up-to-date on the latest business systems technology and industry trends related to technical solutions, and applies them, as appropriate, to the assigned applications.
  • Understand the strategic business direction to find opportunities for technology innovation.
  • Lead discussions to deliver architectural decisions and tradeoffs, with the perspective of internal and external customers.
  • Analyze and synthesize architecture diagrams to uncover potential operational gaps.
  • Self-motivated and works effectively in a fast-paced environment, solving complex problems.
  • Act as trusted advisor for infrastructure technology to BU IT leadership staff.

Requirements

  • 5+ years working experience working with business executives
  • 5+ years minimum working in the Pharmaceuticals or Life Sciences industry (required); Clinical trial, Medical Information, and/or REMS experience (preferred)
  • Bachelor's Degree in the field of information technology, engineering, computer science and / or business administration (required)
  • Advanced degree in business or technology, such as an MBA (preferred)
  • Proven ability to lead end-to-end Salesforce architecture across complex, enterprise-scale implementations, including data models, integrations, security, and governance
  • Salesforce Certified Administrator; experience with Salesforce Health Cloud and/or Life Sciences Cloud
  • Extensive knowledge in building solutions using Cloud Architectures and Services (AWS and / or Azure preferred)
  • Familiarity with various platform features like Apex Programming Language, Lightning Components, Lightning App Builder, LWC, JavaScript, Flows etc
  • End-to-end knowledge of Agile Methodology and familiarity with tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps etc
  • Deep expertise in Salesforce integration patterns and APIs, including experience integrating Salesforce with external enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, data warehouses, clinical, or regulatory systems)
  • Strong knowledge of Salesforce security, compliance, and data privacy requirements, including experience supporting regulated Life Sciences environments (e.g., GxP, HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11)
  • Proven ability to lead architectural discussions and influence decisions
  • Strong experience in identifying architecture patterns for re-usability and compliance to standards
  • Build positive relationships internally and externally; excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Must have experience leading a matrix team of specialists and communicating with all levels of management.
  • Ability to partner with all levels of the organization, both technical and non-technical
  • Experience working in Validated / GxP environments (required)
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Salesforce architecturedata modelsintegrationssecuritygovernanceApex Programming LanguageLightning ComponentsJavaScriptAgile MethodologySalesforce integration patterns
Soft Skills
leadershipproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillscommunication skillspresentation skillscollaborationinfluencing decisionsrelationship buildingself-motivationstrategic thinking
Certifications
Salesforce Certified Administrator