ZS Associates

Consultant - CMC Systems and Digital Laboratory

ZS Associates$110K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in a relevant field (chemistry, engineering, biotechnology, etc.)
  • At least five years of relevant experience in laboratory informatics
  • Hands-on experience with ELN, LIMS, or scientific informatics platforms
  • Understanding of laboratory platforms within the CMC technology ecosystem
  • Demonstrated experience in organizational change management and technology adoption

Responsibilities

  • Lead implementation of ELN, LIMS, and digital laboratory systems
  • Translate CMC requirements into actionable configurations and workflows
  • Assess and optimize current laboratory processes and integrations
  • Design connections between various lab systems and data platforms
  • Facilitate workshops with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Develop data governance and integration frameworks
  • Manage project timelines, risks, and client communications

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package for health and well-being
  • Robust skills-building programs and career progression paths
  • Support for professional development and growth opportunities
  • Hybrid working model combining remote and in-office collaboration
  • Commitment to an inclusive culture that values diversity
Full Job Description
ZS is seeking a Consultant with experience implementing and configuring digital laboratory platforms within pharmaceutical CMC organizations. The role will help clients configure and deploy ELN, LIMS, and related systems, integrate them with the broader CMC technology landscape, and drive successful adoption through structured change management. What you'll do: • Lead ELN, LIMS, and digital laboratory implementation workstreams. • Translate CMC business and scientific requirements into system configurations and workflow needs • Assess current laboratory processes, systems, data flows, and integration needs. • Design connections between ELN/LIMS and instruments, SDMS, CDS, ERP, MES, PLM, data platforms, and analytics tools. • Ensure solutions support process development, analytical development, formulation, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory activities. • Support platform selection, requirements definition, configuration, testing, validation, deployment, and post-launch optimization. • Facilitate workshops with scientists, laboratory users, IT teams, quality functions, and system vendors. • Develop data standards, governance models, operating procedures, and integration requirements. • Lead change-management activities, including stakeholder engagement, communication, training, user adoption, and readiness assessment. • Manage project teams, timelines, risks, deliverables, and client communications. What you'll bring: • Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in chemistry, engineering, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, information systems, or a related field. • At least five years of relevant professional experience. • Hands-on experience implementing or configuring ELN, LIMS, or other scientific informatics platforms. • Experience across system requirements, workflow design, configuration, testing, validation, deployment, or support. • Understanding of how laboratory platforms connect with the broader CMC systems and data ecosystem. • Knowledge of pharmaceutical CMC processes, including process development, analytical development, formulation, technology transfer, manufacturing, and quality. • Experience working with laboratory users, IT teams, quality organizations, vendors, and senior stakeholders. • Demonstrated experience in organizational change management and technology adoption. • Strong project leadership, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills. • Fluency in English • Client-first mentality • Intense work ethic • Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach How you'll 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 Perks & Benefits: At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS. Hybrid working model: We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections. Travel: Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures. Considering applying? At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive. If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.

About ZS Associates

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people?a fact that?s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond.
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Size
10,000 employees
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Founded
1983

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