Principal CRM Tech Lead

About the role:

We are seeking a highly skilled  Principal CRM Tech Lead  specializing in  CRM Platforms such as Veeva Vault CRM  to drive technical excellence of the product – customizations, configurations, application ownership, and seamless integration across our enterprise ecosystem. This role demands deep technical expertise in  Veeva Vault development, API integrations, and cloud architecture , along with the ability to  partner with Product Management, technical leaders, and business stakeholders  to deliver scalable and high-impact solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Application Ownership & Technical Leadership

- Lead the  design, development, and maintenance  of Veeva Vault CRM , Veeva Align, Veeva Events Management, Veeva Meeting Hub , Veeva Vault CRM myInsights field reporting and Veeva Content Lab solutions including configurations, customization and integrations, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
- Serve as a  design authority , providing architectural guidance for Veeva Vault applications and integrations.
- Implement and enforce  ITMS (IT Management System) controls , ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

2. Delivery Oversight & Vendor Management

- Oversee  end-to-end project delivery , working with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely, high-quality implementations.
- Manage vendor-led scrum teams, providing  technical oversight and governance  to align with business objectives.
- Define and enforce  best practices, coding standards, and security policies  across development efforts.

3. Veeva Vault & Cloud Integration Expertise

- Architect and develop  scalable Veeva Vault integrations  with enterprise systems using REST/SOAP APIs, Azure Integrations, MuleSoft, or other middleware platforms.
- Optimize  Veeva Vault  capabilities to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency.
- Ensure seamless integration between  Veeva Vault Platforms, Azure, AWS, GCP, and third-party applications .

4. Strategic Partnerships & Business Alignment

- Work closely with  Product Management and key business stakeholders  to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
- Drive alignment between  engineering teams and enterprise architecture  within a federated architecture model.
- Influence  roadmap decisions  by providing technical insights and feasibility assessments.

5. Innovation & Continuous Improvement

- Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and  Veeva Vault advancements  to drive innovation.
- Implement automation, DevOps best practices, and CI/CD pipelines to  accelerate development cycles .
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and mentorship within the engineering team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of software engineering experience , with deep expertise in Veeva Vault Platforms (CRM, Align,VEM,VMH), Salesforce CRM .
- Strong experience with Java SDK , X-Pages, VueJs, Apex, JavaScript, and API development .
- Proven ability to  design and implement Veeva Vault integrations  with enterprise applications.
- Experience managing  ITMS controls, security, and compliance  in a regulated environment.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms  (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and microservices architectures.
- Strong leadership, vendor management, and delivery oversight experience.
- Ability to partner effectively with  Product Management and cross-functional stakeholders .
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and business leaders.

Preferred Skills:

- Veeva Vault CRM / Salesforce  Architect or Developer certifications  (e.g., Salesforce Certified Technical Architect, Certified Application Architect).
- Experience in  Pharma, Healthcare, or Life Sciences  industries.
- Knowledge of  AI/GenAI-powered CRM enhancements  and automation tools.

Skills
Application Integrations, Application Programming Interface (API) Security, CI/CD, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management (CM), Database Management, Data Engineering, Data Integration, Front-End Development, Internet of Things (IoT), Mobile Development, RESTful API Design, Security System Design, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Version Control, Web Development

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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