Principal Consultant

Job Title: Principal Consultant – Life Sciences Commercial Systems

Location: Redwood City, CA (Hybrid – 4 days onsite)

Onsite – Fulltime

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Advisory:

• Serve as a subject matter expert and thought partner for HLS clients across Commercial, Medical, and enabling functions.
• Partner with senior client stakeholders (Sales, Commercial IT, Medical Affairs, Compliance) to define technology strategies, roadmaps, and governance models.
• Lead business process transformation initiatives aligned with Life Sciences regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance on operating models, data integrity, and system validation considerations.

Life Sciences Systems & Delivery Leadership

• Lead end‑to‑end implementations, enhancements, and optimization initiatives across:
• Veeva CRM
• Adjacent Commercial / Medical systems within the Salesforce ecosystem
• Own solution design, functional governance, and delivery oversight for complex HLS programs.
• Guide clients through commercial compliance, regulatory, and validated system requirements.
• Act as a quality gate for solution architecture, functional design, and release strategy.

Hands-on Individual Contributor (IC)

• Operate as a hands‑on leader, deeply involved in:
• Solution design and functional architecture
• Key client workshops and decision points
• Design reviews and delivery checkpoints
• Review and guide functional specifications, solution designs, and deployment approaches.
• Support pre‑sales activities, including solution storytelling, demos, and client presentations.
• Present confidently to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Translate complex business challenges into practical, scalable, and compliant technology solutions.
• Serve as a visible leader within the Life Sciences practice, mentoring others through influence rather than direct authority.

Required Qualifications:

Experience & Domain Expertise:

• 10–15+ years of experience in Healthcare & Life Sciences IT and/or digital transformation.
• Experience with Veeva Vault platforms (e.g., PromoMats, MedComms, Quality, or Clinical) is a strong plus, but not required.
• Strong experience delivering Life Sciences Commercial and/or Medical systems, with demonstrated ownership of solution design and client outcomes.
• Proven experience supporting Commercial, Medical, or Customer Engagement functions within Life Sciences.
• Deep understanding of HLS compliance, validation, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated success operating as a senior IC and client advisor, not solely as a delivery team member.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable engaging with executives, business leaders, and cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Salesforce ecosystem integrations (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, MuleSoft, etc.).
• Exposure to global or enterprise‑scale Life Sciences implementations.
• Background in consulting environments supporting Life Sciences clients.
• PMP or similar project/program management certification.