MANAGER - SUPPLY CHAIN & MANUFACTURING

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Manager to join our Supply Chain & Manufacturing team, with a specialized focus on Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC). This role combines strategic business development with hands-on project delivery, helping leading biopharmaceutical clients accelerate the availability of life-changing treatments to patients.

ZS's CMC team partners with leading biopharmaceutical companies to accelerate and optimize drug development through science-driven, data-enabled strategies that enhance efficiency, quality, and speed to market. As a Manager in our CMC team, you will be at the forefront of driving innovation across the pharmaceutical value chain. You will lead cross-functional teams to address complex challenges in areas such as process development, technology transfer, regulatory authoring, and lab-of-the-future design. Your work will directly contribute to helping clients accelerate drug development and deliver high-quality therapies to patients more efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, managing multiple engagements and maintaining strong relationships.

• Lead project delivery with full accountability for scope, quality, timelines, and financials.

• Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership on CMC and manufacturing challenges.

• Develop roadmaps, implementation strategies, and digital transformation plans in collaboration with clients.

• Drive innovation by identifying emerging trends and developing ZS points of view and assets.

• Support business development by identifying new opportunities and expanding existing client relationships.

• Mentor and lead cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

• Collaborate with internal ZS teams to ensure best-in-class solution delivery.

• Mentor, develop and motivate ZS teams and people; Lead by example.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree; MBA or Advanced Degree is highly desirable
• 7+ years of experience in management consulting and/or working in a pharmaceutical CMC organization
• Demonstrated experience with driving revenue within existing clients and in developing new prospects at the "C" level
• 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
• In-silico, digital twin, and/or modeling experience.
• Experience with at least one tech transfer, exposure to analytics, AI and/or technology implementation in CMC preferred
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs

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.