12+ years in technology strategy or digital transformation, preferably in pharma or life sciences.
Strong grasp of pharma landscape, including commercial and regulatory functions.
Hands-on experience with Veeva, Salesforce Health Cloud, and Aprimo.
Proven track record in transforming pharma content supply chains and MLR processes.
Experience with both traditional and Gen AI solutions in regulated contexts.
Deep knowledge of US and international healthcare regulations regarding data and promotions.
Ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.
Responsibilities
Shape technology strategy by assessing client ecosystems and defining target architectures.
Modernize content supply chains by addressing pain points and implementing streamlined workflows.
Embed compliance and data governance into strategies for HCP and patient engagement.
Lead client engagements and multidisciplinary teams through workshops and alignment sessions.
Drive practice growth by managing senior client relationships and contributing to thought leadership.
Benefits
Inclusive workplace promoting diversity and collaboration.
Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Flexibility to support work-life balance.
Comprehensive health benefits for employees and families.
Generous paid leave and holidays.
Wellness program and employee assistance.
Full Job Description
Overview
The Role
As a Technology Strategy Senior Principal, you will lead technology strategy and transformation for pharmaceutical and life sciences clients, partnering with commercial, medical, regulatory, and IT leaders to modernize how they create content and engage healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients in a highly regulated environment.
You bring a deep understanding of the pharma landscape, the platforms the industry relies on (including Veeva, Salesforce Health Cloud / Life Sciences Cloud, and Aprimo), and the US and international regulations governing customer and consumer data. A core focus is the content supply chain: you know where it typically breaks down and how to fix it, combining proven process and platform solutions with emerging Gen AI capabilities.
Your Impact
Shape pharma technology strategy: Assess client ecosystems and define target-state architectures, platform strategies, and prioritized roadmaps across CRM, content, data, and omnichannel engagement, leveraging Veeva, Salesforce Health Cloud / Life Sciences Cloud, Aprimo, and related platforms.
Modernize the content supply chain: Address common pain points such as lengthy MLR review cycles, high content volumes with low reuse, fragmented tools, and inconsistent metadata, through modular content, streamlined workflows, and Gen AI use cases such as MLR pre-checks, claims tagging, and content generation and localization.
Embed compliance and data governance by design: Ensure that strategies for HCP and patient data, consent, personalization, and AI meet US regulatory requirements and are adaptable to international markets.
Lead client engagements and multidisciplinary teams: Facilitate executive workshops, align business and technology stakeholders, and guide teams across strategy, experience, data, architecture, and engineering.
Drive practice growth: Own senior client relationships, lead proposals and pursuits, and contribute to recruiting and thought leadership within the Technology Strategy & Advisory practice.
Skills & Experience
12+ years of experience in technology strategy, digital transformation, or management consulting, with significant experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences, ideally within a global consulting firm or pharma organization.
Strong understanding of the pharma and life sciences landscape, including commercial, brand, medical affairs, regulatory, and market access functions, and how HCP and patient engagement models are evolving.
Hands-on experience with platforms widely used in regulated industries, such as Veeva (Vault PromoMats, MedComms, CRM), Salesforce Health Cloud / Life Sciences Cloud, and Aprimo, including their integration and data considerations.
Proven experience transforming pharma content supply chains, including MLR processes, modular content, digital asset management, metadata and taxonomy, and omnichannel distribution.
Experience applying both traditional and Gen AI solutions to content and commercial challenges, with a practical view of AI governance, validation, and responsible use in a regulated context.
Deep knowledge of US healthcare data and promotional regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FDA promotional guidance, state privacy laws such as CCPA/CPRA, and the PhRMA Code), and a working understanding of international requirements (e.g., GDPR, EFPIA and local market codes) as they apply to consumer, patient, and HCP data.
Ability to translate business requirements into technology recommendations and communicate architecture, integration, and data-flow considerations to business and IT stakeholders.
Track record of leading multidisciplinary teams, influencing senior executives, and supporting proposals and practice growth in complex global organizations.
What Success Looks Like
A business-aligned technology and content strategy with a clear future-state operating model.
A connected, compliant platform ecosystem across Veeva, Salesforce, Aprimo, and related tools.
Faster, more efficient content operations, with Gen AI applied where it delivers measurable value.
Data and AI practices that meet US and international regulatory requirements.
Executive alignment on transformation priorities and an actionable implementation roadmap.
Additional information
Base Pay Range: $175,000 - $250,000 + Bonus
The range shown reflects a grouping of compensation ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. Actual compensation may vary based on location and specific experience, and may include additional bonus and equity components.
An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Flexibility to support work-life balance.
Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
Generous paid leave and holidays.
Wellness program and employee assistance.
About Saatchi & Saatchi
Saatchi & Saatchi is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York City. The company was founded in London in 1970 by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi and is now part of the Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations company. Saatchi & Saatchi has over 6,000 employees in 114 countries and provides a range of advertising and marketing services to clients in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, and telecommunications. The company is known for its creative and innovative advertising campaigns, including the iconic 'Nothing is Impossible' campaign for Toyota. Saatchi & Saatchi has won numerous awards for its work, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies.
