Lead Architect, Salesforce

Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards Lifesciences, we’re dedicated to developing ground-breaking technologies with a genuine impact on patients’ lives. At the core of this commitment is our investment in cutting-edge information technology. This supports our innovation and collaboration on a global scale, enabling our diverse teams to optimize both efficiency and success. As part of our IT team, your expertise and commitment will help facilitate our patient-focused mission by developing and enhancing technological solutions.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Establish, maintain, and evolve Salesforce enterprise and reference architectures

• Own design methodologies, technology standards, and architectural guardrails aligned to Salesforce and EW best practices.

• Translate business roadmaps into executable architectural strategies and ensure solution designs are utilizing repeatable design patterns and are scalable across BUs and regions.

• Provide oversight through planning, delivery, and operations to ensure compliance with standards and long‑term health systems.

• Champion “Trusted” designs: least‑privilege access, MFA/SSO, platform encryption, data classification, logging/monitoring, and change governance—embedding enterprise security guardrails and best practices

• Guide the responsible use of AI in a regulated med‑tech environment by applying Well‑Architected pillars to ensure trust, auditability, and risk mitigation

• Survey emerging Salesforce platform capabilities and act as the technical lead for RFIs/RFPs, vendor assessments, and cross-functional solution design.

• Coach and mentor junior staff

• Develop, institute, and maintain the IT design methodology, development process methodology, technology standards, and best practices.

• Provide oversight to ensure compliance with architectural standards and practices through all aspects of planning, execution, and operation.

• Provide expert guidance on enterprise-level projects / initiatives or programs to business and IT executives by maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the company's strategic business plans and by identifying opportunities to leverage IT to realize those plans.

• Design enterprise and reference architectural models of current and proposed systems across the enterprise for use internally and in conjunction with external technology partners.

What you’ll need (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field plus 14+ years of technology experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an architect leading cross‑functional teams on complex or enterprise‑level system implementations across technology and business.

• 5 years of industry experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated environments.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Proven experience as a Salesforce architect overseeing large‑scale, cross‑functional, or complex Salesforce implementations.

• One or more of the following Salesforce certifications: Application Architect, System Architect, Data Architecture and Management Designer, Technical Architect, or Integration Architect

• Demonstrated leadership across all Salesforce architecture domains.

• Proven ability to implement enterprise-grade Salesforce security practices, including MFA/SSO, least‑privilege access, Shield/Encryption, Health Check, and auditing.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with strong fluency in English.

• Able to clearly articulate complex architectural decisions to both technical and business stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of Sales, Marketing, and Inventory Management workflows and related ecosystems, including marketing platforms and ERP systems.

• Program & project management skills

• Knowledge of financial modeling and planning as it pertains to IT investments

• Experience with Jira, Own data seeding and backup, Copado, Nintex, Informatica

• Knowledge of best practices related to IT governance, operations, and administration

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $191,000 to $271,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).  Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.  

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.