As a Decision Analytics Associate Consultant, you will leverage quantitative skills to provide business analytics solutions, work directly with clients, and utilize advanced data analytics techniques in the pharmaceutical sector.
ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it , our most valuable asset is our people. 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 an d passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
Our most valuable asset is our people .
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 part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.
Insights & Analytics
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.
What You'll Do
- Leverage quantitative skills to derive answers to clients' ongoing business analytics and reporting questions
- Work collaboratively with clients to ascertain the client's specific business information needs
- Upskill on concepts relevant to solve client problems across modalities
- Execute a specific plan for analyzing the data necessary to secure solutions to clients' particular business information need(s)
- Discuss and determine with clients which specific data may be best utilized in order to perform the necessary analysis
- Evaluate, assess and analyze the data necessary to provide solutions to the client's particular business 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, Material Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology or similar degree
- 2-3 years of experience working in a pharmaceutical CMC organization
- Hands-on experience building first-principles (e.g., CFD, DEM) and AI/ML models for pharma process development for at least one modality
- Experience developing production-grade codes for models and also manage models' lifecycle
- 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
- Optional: Understanding of the CMC related regulatory submission requirements
- Ability to translate the knowledge of concepts in one modality to other modalities, if needed
- Experience presenting to senior leaders, executives, and audiences with CMC backgrounds
- Ability to lead multiple workstreams and demonstrate effective time and project management skills
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.
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're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
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
Salary: $117,500.00 - $133,250.00
Our most valuable asset is our people .
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 part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.
Insights & Analytics
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.
What You'll Do
- Leverage quantitative skills to derive answers to clients' ongoing business analytics and reporting questions
- Work collaboratively with clients to ascertain the client's specific business information needs
- Upskill on concepts relevant to solve client problems across modalities
- Execute a specific plan for analyzing the data necessary to secure solutions to clients' particular business information need(s)
- Discuss and determine with clients which specific data may be best utilized in order to perform the necessary analysis
- Evaluate, assess and analyze the data necessary to provide solutions to the client's particular business 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, Material Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology or similar degree
- 2-3 years of experience working in a pharmaceutical CMC organization
- Hands-on experience building first-principles (e.g., CFD, DEM) and AI/ML models for pharma process development for at least one modality
- Experience developing production-grade codes for models and also manage models' lifecycle
- 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
- Optional: Understanding of the CMC related regulatory submission requirements
- Ability to translate the knowledge of concepts in one modality to other modalities, if needed
- Experience presenting to senior leaders, executives, and audiences with CMC backgrounds
- Ability to lead multiple workstreams and demonstrate effective time and project management skills
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.
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're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
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
Salary: $117,500.00 - $133,250.00
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