Role: Technology Leader - Life Sciences R&D
Industry Type: Analytics / KPO / Research
Department: Engineering - Software & QA
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Role Category: Software Development
UG: B.Tech / B.E. in Any Specialization
PG: Any Postgraduate
You will be part of ZS RD space with focus on Integrated Evidence team. The team combines deep domain knowledge in evidence generation with advanced analytics, technology solutions, and strategic consulting to help organizations navigate the complex landscape of regulatory approval, market access, and value demonstration. Through decades of experience working with global life sciences companies, ZS has developed comprehensive capabilities that span from early-stage evidence planning through post-market evidence generation, positioning the organization as a trusted partner for companies seeking to optimize their evidence strategies and accelerate commercial success.
Role Responsibilities:
This role will have responsibility to take ownership of one or more client engagements at a cross office level encompassing the areas of business intelligence, analytics, Cloud Data management, reporting and mobility; provide thought leadership in developing the firms services and offerings in the Business Technology space and add leverage to the overall leadership span for the aforementioned group in India.
The person in this role will be responsible for growing the capabilities in the Business Technology group by developing and managing the existing client relationships and also aid in generating new business engagements. This person will need to fully understand the company and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients by developing solutions and offerings relevant to that client base.
The successful candidate will work closely with ZS leadership; grow the practice by expanding client and customer relationships and building trusted advisory relationships with executives at the companys various accounts.
Responsibilities:
- Lead large scale client business development and delivery engagements in the Life Sciences Industry - Pharmaceutical and/or Medical Devices sector;
- Consistently deliver quality client services and drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget;
- Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes;
- Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the pharma Clinical Integrated evidence planning;
- Effectively lead and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds;
- Provide constructive on-the-job feedback/coaching to team members;
- Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment;
- Play an active role in counseling and mentoring junior consultants within the organization;
- Demonstrate deep life sciences industry sector knowledge with a functional expertise across operations;
- Demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge;
- Possess in depth business acumen;
- Remain current on new developments in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor''s degree with an emphasis in Business or Life Sciences;
- MBA or Advanced Degree is highly desirable;
- 12+ yearsexperience in life science industry management consulting;
- 5+ yearsexperience in a leadership role within a professional services firm;
- Demonstrated experience with driving revenue within existing clients and in developing new prospects at the Clevel of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device companies;
- Prior experience in Analytics, Big Data, Cloud, Digital Asset Management, Master Data Management and Data Warehousing as it related to patient data or clinical or Real world evidence;
- Strong credentials and demonstrated success in IT strategy and Enterprise Architecture;
- Deep knowledge and understanding of BI/DW technologies and solutions;
- Characteristics of a forward thinker and self-starter that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to learning new knowledge;
- Ability to lead a virtual team of consulting professionals across multiple projects;
- A high level of motivation and self-starting attitude;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- A strong work ethic;
- A willingness to travel to meet client needs;
- Executive-level presence and communication.
ZS is a global consulting firm; fluency in English is required, additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable.
Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a cover letter expressing interest and a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
How youll grow:
- Cross-functional skills development custom learning pathways
- Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
- Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions