Technical Lead - Salesforce Solutions (Life Sciences)

Conexus Solutions Inc.; Branchburg Township (NJ); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm specializing in Salesforce solutions seeks a Technical Lead to translate business requirements into Salesforce implementations. The role involves leading technical reviews, ensuring system integration, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates have 6+ years in Salesforce, especially in Marketing and Health Clouds, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills. Previous experience in life sciences is preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Salesforce experience, focusing on Marketing Cloud and Health Cloud.
• Experience as a technical lead or solution architect.
• Strong background working in compliance-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into Salesforce technical designs.
• Lead technical design reviews and code reviews.
• Ensure seamless integration between Salesforce clouds and external systems.

Skills

Salesforce experience

Leadership skills

Technical expertise in AMPscript, SQL, SSJS, Apex

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

API integrations

Data modeling

Marketing Cloud Connect

Job description

Technical Lead – Salesforce Solutions (Life Sciences)

Location: Remote (Eastern Time Zone preferred)

Key Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into hands-on Salesforce technical designs and implementations across Marketing Cloud, Health Cloud, Sales Cloud, and the emerging Life Sciences Cloud.
• Design and execution of HCP vs Patient campaigns and Branded vs Unbranded initiatives in compliance with pharma regulations.
• Evaluate solution options and make recommendations to optimize scalability, compliance, cost, and maintainability.
• Ensure seamless integration between Salesforce clouds and external systems (third-party data vendors, MDM, consent management and agencies).
• Lead technical design reviews, code reviews, and QA checks to maintain delivery quality.
• Establish and enforce best practices for Salesforce configuration, development, deployment, performance and monitoring.
• Ensure all deliverables align with client expectations, regulatory requirements, and Conexus quality and data management standards.
• Partner with Business Analysts and Project Managers to validate requirements, estimate effort and align delivery scope.
• Provide technical mentorship to developers and junior consultants.
• Act as the escalation point for technical challenges during delivery and ongoing support.
• Collaborate with project managers to align scope, effort estimates, timelines, and resources.
• Participate in client workshops and support presales/scoping with technical input.
• Present technical solution options in business-friendly terms.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders through consultative engagement, which may require occasional onsite client visits.
• Stay current on the Salesforce roadmap and proactively propose adoption strategies (Life Science Cloud, AI/Einstein, data cloud).
• Ensure that all project and delivery documentation is maintained by the team, including the Information Security Management System (ISMS) documentation related to the practice.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of Salesforce experience, with a focus on Marketing Cloud and Health Cloud. Awareness of Life Sciences Cloud is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong technical expertise in AMPscript, SQL, SSJS, Apex, and Lightning Web Components.
• Experience with Marketing Cloud Connect and API integrations.
• Strong background in data modeling and system integrations across Salesforce clouds and related systems.
• Proven experience as a technical lead or solution architect in a consulting, SI, or enterprise environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical solutions in business terms, written and verbally during meetings.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to balance innovation with efficiency.
• Experience working with pharmaceutical or life sciences clients, including regulatory or compliance-driven environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce certifications: Marketing Cloud Consultant/Developer, Health Cloud Accredited Professional, or Salesforce Application/Solution Architect.
• Knowledge of integration/middleware (MuleSoft, Informatica, AWS, Snowflake/Datawarehouse).
• Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and DevOps pipelines (CI/CD, release management, test automation).
• Candidate must be willing to submit to a background check. Any prospective offer will be contingent upon completing a successful background screening.