Senior Salesforce Architect

Worldwide Clinical Trials; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 122,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials in Durham, NC, is seeking a Senior Salesforce Architect to serve as enterprise design authority for the Salesforce platform and Certinia ecosystem, shaping the end-to-end architecture and multi-year roadmap to support Sales, Marketing, and Sales Ops.

You will lead AI-driven capabilities (Agentforce, Einstein, Data Cloud), govern development standards, manage backlog, and mentor admins and developers while partnering with IT and business leaders to deliver measurable

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Sales Cloud experience with Salesforce architecture leadership.
• Hands-on with AI and automation on Salesforce (Agentforce, Einstein, Data Cloud).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement; ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end technical architecture for Salesforce platform and multi-year roadmap.
• Lead Salesforce service desk operations; manage SLAs.
• Govern coding standards and reusable design patterns.
• Partner with enterprise architecture, integration, security, and data teams.
• Provide leadership to admins and developers.

Skills

Salesforce architecture

Salesforce data model

Security and sharing

Apex

Lightning Web Components

JavaScript

SOQL

Flow

AI/automation on Salesforce

Data Cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Related field

Tools

Certinia PSA

DevOps tooling

Job description

Who we areWe’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.Why WorldwideWe believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!What the Sr. Salesforce Architect does at WorldwideThe Senior Salesforce Architect serves as the enterprise design authority and technical owner for the Salesforce platform and its tightly coupled Certinia ecosystem, responsible for evolving the commercial technology stack to support the Sales, Marketing, and Sales Operations organizations. This role provides architectural leadership across the lead-to-cash and opportunity-to-project lifecycles, ensuring Salesforce solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned to measurable business outcomes while integrating reliably with the broader enterprise application and data landscape.The Senior Salesforce Architect partners closely with the IT Commercial Business Partner as the primary technology advisor to the Sales Operations team and with the Certinia system team on shared objects, integration patterns, and data flows that span Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Professional Services Automation (PSA), and the enterprise data warehouse. This role owns the multi-year Salesforce roadmap and sets enterprise development standards for Apex, Lightning Web Components, JavaScript, Platform Events, and Flows.It embeds AI-driven capabilities, including Agentforce, Einstein, Data Cloud, and emerging generative AI, into the commercial technology stack while managing the product backlog, overseeing service desk support, and providing direct leadership to a team of administrators and developers. Success in this role requires deep expertise in Salesforce platform architecture, strong working knowledge of Certinia, command of commercial processes, fluency in AI-driven platform capabilities, and the ability to translate complex business challenges into governed, high-impact technology solutions within a complex, global enterprise environment.What you will doServe as the enterprise design authority and lead technical architect for the Salesforce platform, defining the end-to-end technical architecture, governing development standards, and owning the multi-year roadmap aligned to commercial strategyPartner closely with the Certinia system team on shared objects, data models, integration patterns, and automation to ensure a seamless end-to-end architecture across the opportunity-to-project and quote-to-cash lifecycles, maintaining expert-level understanding of both platforms' data models, security, and governor limitsWork hand-in-hand with Sales Operations and the IT Commercial Business Partner, translating commercial priorities into actionable platform solutions, and develop documented business requirements by partnering with Sales, Marketing, and Sales Operations leaders to convert business challenges into clearly defined technology solutionsMaintain a deep understanding of Sales and Marketing processes, including lead-to-opportunity management, pipeline management, forecasting, territory and quota management, and campaign execution to ensure effective architecture and system designLead the design and adoption of AI capabilities on the platform, including Agentforce agents, Einstein (Sales, Service, Predictive, and Generative), Prompt Builder, and Data Cloud, ensuring use cases are governed, explainable, and aligned with measurable business valueContinuously evolve the product in alignment with Salesforce seasonal releases, evaluating new features, managing release readiness including deprecation planning, sandbox strategy, and DevOps tooling, and own the Salesforce product backlog including intake, prioritization, and sprint planning across Sales, Marketing, and Sales OperationsOversee Salesforce service desk operations, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and service requests, defining service-level agreements (SLAs) and triage standards, and driving continuous improvement in user experience and platform stabilityGovern and enforce Salesforce best practices, coding standards, and reusable design patterns, including integrations in and out of Salesforce and in alignment with CertiniaEvaluate build-versus-buy decisions for AppExchange solutions and custom development (Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Flow), with a preference for proven, configurable solutions and a clear rationale where custom builds deliver differentiated capabilityPartner with enterprise architecture, integration, security, and data teams to ensure all Salesforce solutions adhere to architectural standards, data protection, master data management, and compliance requirementsLead stakeholder communications, executive updates, and steering committee forums, translating technical strategy into business-ready language; define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and benefit realization metrics, including release velocity, adoption, data integrity, and total cost of ownership (TCO)Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and mentoring for direct reports, including Salesforce administrators and developers, fostering technical depth, certification growth, and career developmentPerform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.What you bring to the roleDeep understanding of the Salesforce platform architecture, data model, security and sharing models, automation framework, and integration patterns, with strong working knowledge of Certinia PSA and its interplay with SalesforceExpert-level proficiency in Apex (including asynchronous Apex, batch, queueable, scheduled, and trigger frameworks), Lightning Web Components, JavaScript controllers, SOQL/SOSL, and declarative tools such as FlowStrong working knowledge of AI and intelligent automation applied to commercial functions, including Agentforce, Einstein, generative AI, Data Cloud, and predictive analyticsDeep understanding of Sales and Marketing processes, including lead management, opportunity management, forecasting, territory management, and marketing automation integration, with proven ability to architect and evolve enterprise CRM platforms in a complex, global environmentExcellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex technology concepts into executive-ready languageStrong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of developing teams and delivering measurable outcomes on large, complex, multi-phase Salesforce initiativesHigh attention to detail with a strong focus on governance, data quality, controls, and auditability, and comfort operating in a global, matrixed organization with competing priorities and evolving transformation environmentsExperience in the Contract Research Organization or life sciences industry is preferredYour experience10+ years of progressive experience in Sales Cloud, including significant time in a dedicated Salesforce architecture roleHands-on experience implementing AI and automation capabilities on Salesforce, including Agentforce, Einstein, and Data Cloud, with strong understanding of Salesforce release management, sandbox strategy, DevOps tooling, and platform governanceProven experience leading Salesforce platform teams, including direct management of administrators and developers, and partnering with Sales Operations and commercial leaders to deliver platform capabilities that drive measurable business outcomesProven success developing business requirements and delivering technology-based solutions across Sales and Marketing domains, with strong understanding of data governance, master data management, and integration architecturesExperience managing Salesforce service desk operations (SLA definition, ticket triage, continuous improvement), with excellent project management, communication, and executive presentation skillsAdvanced Salesforce architect certifications (Application Architect, System Architect, B2B Solution Architect, or Certified Technical Architect (CTA)) strongly preferredBachelor's degree in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Business, or a related fieldPromotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience. Personnel are evaluated on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently.At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace by providing transparent compensation.The salary range for this position is annually (For hourly paid positions, the stated salary range reflects hourly rates):United States of America - $121,500.00 - $240,500.00The salary range provided is intended to give candidates an understanding of potential earnings. Compensation will fall within the provided range, and it not a guarantee of exact salary. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive benefits package depending on location. We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process, and we encourage candidates to inquire about compensation at any stage.We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.To view our other roles, check out our careers page at Discover a world of difference at Worldwide ! For more information on Worldwide, visit www.Worldwide.com or connect with us on LinkedIn .