Business Systems / CRM Lead

    full-time
    full-time
    remote
    Posted June 1, 2026

    Job Description

    The Business Systems / CRM Lead is responsible for owning the company's CRM strategy, business systems roadmap, workflow design, vendor management, automation initiatives, and user adoption across all departments.

    This role combines:

    • CRM strategy
    • Business systems ownership
    • Process improvement
    • Vendor management
    • AI and automation design
    • Workflow optimization
    • Requirements gathering
    • User adoption and training

    This is not a hands-on software development role.

    The Business Systems / CRM Lead serves as the bridge between operations and technology, defining what should be built, why it should be built, and how systems should support business growth.

    The role works closely with:

    • Executive Leadership
    • Sales Teams
    • Physician Partner Success Teams
    • Lab Operations
    • Finance
    • Offshore Development Teams
    • Internal Software Engineers

    Key Responsibilities

    CRM & Business Systems Strategy

    • Own the end-to-end CRM and business systems function

    • Evaluate current CRM platforms and future system requirements

    • Lead structured CRM assessments involving:

      • Salesforce
      • HubSpot
      • Zoho
      • Alternative platforms
    • Build business cases and ROI analyses for system improvements

    • Lead CRM migrations when approved

    • Align systems strategy with operational objectives

    • Develop long-term business systems roadmaps

    Discovery & Workflow Mapping

    • Conduct stakeholder interviews across departments

    • Analyze current operational workflows

    • Map processes involving:

      • Client intake
      • Physician referrals
      • Lab operations
      • Sample processing
      • Retrieval coordination
      • Finance operations
    • Identify inefficiencies and operational bottlenecks

    • Quantify process improvement opportunities

    • Build prioritized systems backlogs

    Requirements Gathering & Solution Design

    • Translate business requirements into technical specifications

    • Create:

      • User stories
      • Acceptance criteria
      • Workflow documentation
      • Functional requirements
    • Define:

      • Data structures
      • Process flows
      • Integration requirements
      • Reporting needs
    • Maintain systems priorities and project roadmaps

    • Ensure development teams receive clear implementation guidance

    Vendor & Development Team Management

    • Manage offshore Salesforce development partners

    • Coordinate project execution and deliverables

    • Conduct:

      • Quality assurance reviews
      • Acceptance testing
      • Milestone tracking
    • Manage relationships with:

      • Software vendors
      • CRM consultants
      • Technical contractors
    • Reduce reliance on external resources through documentation and process ownership

    • Coordinate with internal Software Developers and Systems Engineers

    AI & Automation Strategy

    • Identify automation opportunities across departments

    • Design AI-enhanced workflows for:

      • Lead routing
      • Client intake
      • Document processing
      • Reporting
      • Internal operations
    • Utilize platforms such as:

      • n8n
      • Make
      • Zapier
      • Lindy
    • Leverage:

      • ChatGPT
      • Claude
      • AI workflow tools
    • Define automation requirements and implementation priorities

    • Improve operational efficiency through AI adoption

    User Adoption & Internal Training

    • Improve system usability across departments

    • Develop and maintain:

      • SOPs
      • Training guides
      • User documentation
      • Quick-reference materials
    • Conduct system training sessions

    • Gather and implement user feedback

    • Drive adoption of new tools and workflows

    • Communicate technical concepts in business-friendly language

    Reporting & Analytics

    • Design dashboards and reporting systems

    • Monitor and report on:

      • Sales activity
      • Physician partner engagement
      • Lab throughput
      • Operational KPIs
      • System performance
    • Define department-level metrics

    • Maintain weekly systems status reports

    • Deliver monthly and quarterly business systems reviews

    Qualifications

    Required

    • 5+ years of experience in:

      • CRM Administration
      • Business Systems Analysis
      • Systems Product Ownership
      • Operations Technology
    • Experience evaluating and implementing CRM platforms

    • Strong knowledge of:

      • Salesforce
      • HubSpot
      • Zoho
      • Similar CRM systems
    • Experience managing offshore developers and technical vendors

    • Experience with:

      • Process automation
      • Workflow design
      • Systems implementation
    • Familiarity with:

      • ChatGPT
      • Claude
      • AI-powered business workflows
    • Strong project management and stakeholder management skills

    • Professional English communication skills

    Preferred

    • Experience in:

      • Healthcare
      • Biotechnology
      • HIPAA-regulated environments
      • Medical operations
    • Experience leading CRM migrations

    • Experience building AI and automation solutions

    • Bilingual English and Spanish

    • Experience supporting executive leadership teams

    Core Competencies

    • Systems thinking
    • Business process optimization
    • Strategic planning
    • Vendor management
    • Project leadership
    • AI adoption mindset
    • Documentation discipline
    • Change management
    • Executive communication
    • Operational problem-solving

    Typical Work Day

    • Review active projects and development priorities
    • Meet with department stakeholders
    • Conduct workflow analysis and discovery sessions
    • Create technical specifications and requirements
    • Review offshore developer progress
    • Perform testing and QA reviews
    • Design automation opportunities
    • Build reports and dashboards
    • Prepare leadership updates and roadmap recommendations

    Typical Workweek

    Monday

    • Leadership planning and systems prioritization
    • Roadmap reviews
    • Stakeholder alignment meetings

    Tuesday – Thursday

    • Workflow mapping
    • Requirements gathering
    • Vendor management
    • User adoption initiatives
    • AI and automation planning
    • Testing and deployment reviews

    Friday

    • Weekly systems reporting
    • Dashboard reviews
    • Backlog management
    • Roadmap updates
    • Strategic planning

    Approximate Time Allocation

    • 30% Requirements & Specifications
    • 25% Stakeholder Interviews & User Adoption
    • 20% Vendor & Developer Management
    • 15% AI & Automation Design
    • 10% Reporting & Executive Communication

    Performance Evaluation

    Performance is measured based on:

    • Systems roadmap execution
    • User adoption rates
    • CRM effectiveness
    • Process improvement outcomes
    • Vendor performance management
    • Automation impact
    • Stakeholder satisfaction
    • Documentation quality
    • Reporting accuracy
    • Operational efficiency gains

    Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    • Systems initiatives completed per quarter
    • User adoption rate (Target: 90%+)
    • Reduction in operational pain points
    • CRM utilization improvements
    • Vendor delivery performance
    • Hours saved through automation
    • Stakeholder satisfaction scores
    • Documentation completeness
    • Dashboard accuracy and usage
    • AI workflow implementation success

    Work Environment

    • Fully remote role

    • Requires:

      • High-speed internet (100 Mbps+ preferred)
      • Dedicated workspace
      • Modern computer (16GB RAM minimum)
      • Dual monitors preferred
      • Professional headset
      • HD webcam
      • Backup internet connection
      • Power backup solution preferred
    • Strong overlap with U.S. Eastern Time preferred

    Software & Tools

    CRM & Business Systems

    • Salesforce
    • HubSpot
    • Zoho CRM
    • Heroku Portals
    • Authorize.net
    • HIPAA-Compliant Database Systems

    AI & Automation

    • ChatGPT
    • Claude
    • n8n
    • Make
    • Zapier
    • Lindy
    • Notion AI

    Collaboration & Operations

    • Asana
    • ClickUp
    • Notion
    • Monday.com
    • Slack
    • Google Workspace
    • Documentation Platforms

    Growth Opportunity

    Potential future career progression includes:

    • Director of Business Systems
    • Director of Operations
    • Head of Operations
    • VP of Operations

    The role offers direct exposure to:

    • Executive leadership
    • Healthcare technology
    • AI implementation
    • Operational strategy
    • CRM transformation initiatives

    Final Notes

    This role is critical to modernizing the company's business systems infrastructure and improving operational efficiency across all departments.

    The Business Systems / CRM Lead directly impacts:

    • CRM performance
    • Operational efficiency
    • User adoption
    • Automation success
    • Vendor effectiveness
    • Data visibility
    • Business scalability

    Success in this role means:

    • High-performing business systems
    • Strong user adoption
    • Well-documented workflows
    • Effective CRM strategy
    • Successful automation initiatives
    • Reduced operational friction
    • Scalable systems that support business growth

    About the Company

    American Cell Technology is a leading personal stem cell banking and regenerative medicine organization operating an FDA-registered and cGTP-compliant facility in the United States.

    The company specializes in:

    • Personal Stem Cell Banking
    • Regenerative Medicine
    • Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) Processing
    • Cryopreservation Services
    • Physician Network Partnerships
    • Healthcare Technology Solutions

    The organization operates a complex technology ecosystem that includes:

    • Salesforce CRM
    • Custom Client Portal (Heroku)
    • Physician Portal (Heroku)
    • Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
    • Authorize.net Payment Processing
    • HIPAA-Compliant Medical Databases

    As the company continues to scale, leadership is evaluating whether to optimize Salesforce or migrate to a more user-friendly CRM platform while building a stronger internal systems function.

    Job Summary

    Location

    remote

    Job Type

    full-time

    Department

    Information Technology

    Posted Date

    June 1, 2026

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