ZS Associates

Decision Analytics Consultant- CMC

ZS Associates$90K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or graduate degree in relevant fields (Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.)
  • 6-8 years in pharmaceutical CMC organizations
  • Practical experience in CMC development functions
  • Knowledge of unit operations, quality by design, and regulatory processes
  • Familiarity with data and information systems in CMC
  • Experience presenting to senior leadership and audiences with CMC backgrounds
  • Hands-on data analytics experience with ability to generate insights
  • Ability to lead multiple workstreams with effective management skills

Responsibilities

  • Leverage quantitative skills for client analytics and reporting
  • Collaborate with clients to identify specific business information needs
  • Upskill on concepts to address client challenges
  • Discuss data utilization for required analyses with clients
  • Evaluate and analyze data to provide tailored solutions
  • Communicate results focused on client business questions
  • Familiarize with clients' internal processes
  • Develop domain expertise in client analytics area
  • Be available for regular client interactions during business hours

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being resources
  • Financial planning assistance
  • Annual leave and personal growth opportunities
  • Robust skills development programs and career progression options
  • Hybrid working model promoting flexibility and connectivity
  • Supportive inclusivity initiatives and community-building resources
Full Job Description
ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

ZS's Insights & Analytics group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.

Supply Chain Consultant - Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls

ZS is looking to hire a Decision Analytics Consultant in ZS' Supply Chain and Manufacturing practice with experience in pharmaceutical drug development and tech transfer. The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver projects in the pharmaceutical CMC development area for ZS clients. This includes serving as a subject matter expert on drug substance and drug product manufacturing in client discussions, managing teams and projects, and contributing to Supply Chain and Manufacturing practice development.

What You'll Do
  • Leverage quantitative skills to derive answers to clients' ongoing buiness analytics and reporting questions
  • Work collaboratively with client to ascertain the client's specific business information needs
  • Upskill on concepts relevant to solve client problems across modalities
  • Discuss and determine with clients which specific data may be best utilized in order to perform the necessary analysis
  • Evaluate, asess and analyze the data necessary to provide solutions to the clients' particular busines information needs
  • Communicate the data results to the client, with an emphasis on answering the business question as opposed to the analytical and reporting processes used
  • Gain immediate familiarity with client's internal processes
  • Develop expertise within a client analytics area
  • Be available for clients during regular working hours


What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's (and often graduate) degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology or similar degree
  • 6-8 years of experience working in a pharmaceutical CMC organization
  • Hands-on experience with at least one of the functions in CMC development such as Process Chemistry, Process Engineering, Formulation, and Analytical Chemistry
  • Knowledge of key concepts including unit operations, processes, quality by design (QbD), tech transfer, process validation, quality attributes, and regulatory milestones across pharma development
  • Understanding of the different data and information systems such as ELN, LIMS, ERP systems, and LCM or PLM systems
  • Understanding of the CMC related regulatory submission requirements
  • Ability to translate the knowledge of concept in one modality to other modalities, if needed
  • Experience presenting to senior leaders, executives, and audiences with CMC backgrounds
  • Hands-on experience with data analytics with ability to generate insights from data from various sources
  • Ability to lead multiple workstreams and demonstrate effective time and project management skills
  • Experience with at least one tech transfer, exposure to analytics, AI and/or technology implementation in CMC preferred


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


Hybrid working model:

ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Perks & Benefits:

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

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.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.

Find Out More At:
www.zs.com

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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