Job Description

GSK is a place where outstanding people do amazing things. As a science-led global healthcare company, we exist to help people do more, feel better, live longer. Our goal is to be one of the most innovative, best-performing, and trusted healthcare companies.We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Principal Engineer specializing in Salesforce, Cloud Integrations, and Enterprise Platforms to drive technical excellence, innovation, and seamless integration across our enterprise ecosystem. This role demands deep technical expertise in AI-driven architectures, Cloud-based platforms (Azure, Databricks), API integrations, and Salesforce CRM while partnering with Product Management, technical leaders, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable and high-impact solutions.Key Responsibilities1. Cloud Integration & Enterprise Platforms

• Design and implement modern cloud-native architectures leveraging Azure Data Lake, Azure Cloud, Databricks, Unity Catalog, and Delta Share.
• Optimize enterprise-wide integration services using Azure Service Bus, API Management, Event Grid, and Logic Apps.
• Ensure seamless data integration across Salesforce (Health Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud), Azure, and third-party applications through REST/SOAP APIs and middleware platforms like MuleSoft.
• Lead secured collaborative development environments for cross-functional teams.

3. Application Ownership & Technical Excellence

• Own the end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of AI/GenAI, data, and integration platforms.
• Serve as a technical design authority, ensuring best practices in cloud scalability, security, and AI governance.
• Implement and enforce ITMS (IT Management System) controls, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

4. Delivery Oversight & Vendor Management

• Oversee end-to-end project execution, working with internal teams and external vendors to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Manage vendor-led scrum teams and enforce best practices in software development, coding standards, and security policies.
• Define and drive the adoption of FinOps, CloudOps, and Governance models for AI and cloud-based platforms.

5. Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Drive next-generation innovation projects, including GenAI, Conversational AI, and AI-driven automation.
• Optimize pharmaceutical research and commercial data workflows using cutting-edge AI and data engineering tools.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical mentorship within the engineering team.

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure services, including Azure Cloud, Azure Data Lake, Service Bus, Event Grid, API Management, and Databricks.
• Expertise in Salesforce (Health Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud) and CRM integrations.
• Experience in designing scalable APIs, cloud-based microservices, and integration platforms.
• Strong knowledge of security, ITMS controls, and compliance frameworks (GxP, FDA, EMA).
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and vendor governance skills.
• 15+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure Certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, Azure AI Engineer Associate)
• Salesforce Certifications (Salesforce Certified Application Architect, Technical Architect)
• Experience in Pharma, Healthcare, or Life Sciences industries.

Inclusion & Diversity at GSK:At GSK, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe that diversity in our workforce drives innovation and growth, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants. We strive to create an atmosphere where all individuals unique perspectives and experiences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to their sex or gender, caste, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, physical and/or mental disability, or any other protected characteristic as per applicable law.As an employer committed to Diversity and Inclusion, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process.Please contact our Recruitment Team at to discuss your needs.Why GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, its also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.Important notice to Employment businesses/ AgenciesGSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.It has come to our attention that the names of GlaxoSmithKline or GSK or our group companies are being used in connection with bogus job advertisements or through unsolicited emails asking candidates to make some payments for recruitment opportunities and interview. Please be advised that such advertisements and emails are not connected with the GlaxoSmithKline group in any way.GlaxoSmithKline does not charge any fee whatsoever for recruitment process. Please do not make payments to any individuals / entities in connection with recruitment with any GlaxoSmithKline (or GSK) group company at any worldwide location. Even if they claim that the money is refundable.If you come across unsolicited email from email addresses not ending in gsk.com or job advertisements which state that you should contact an email address that does not end in gsk.com, you should disregard the same and inform us by emailing askus@gsk.com, so that we can confirm to you if the job is genuine.

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