Business Technology Solutions Associate Consultant - CMC

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.

Associate Consultant - Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls

ZS's Technology group focuses on scalable strategies, assets and accelerators that deliver to our clients enterprise-wide transformation via cutting-edge technology. We leverage digital and technology solutions to optimize business processes, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation. ZS is looking to hire a Business Technology Solutions Associate 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. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in using and implementing digital laboratory systems such as Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN), and ensuring GLP-compliant solutions to support CMC workflows; along with supporting Digital and Technology advisory, Product and Platform development and Data, Analytics and AI implementation.

What You'll Do :

• Support clients in adopting and optimizing digital laboratory solutions (e.g., LIMS, ELN) and embedding GLP-aligned data management practices within CMC development workflows
• Configure, customize, and deploy LIMS platforms to support sample tracking, workflow automation, and regulatory reporting
• Implement and integrate ELN solutions for experiment documentation, protocol standardization, and collaboration across research and quality teams
• Ensure systems and processes comply with GLP standards, including audit readiness, data integrity, and alignment with regulatory requirements
• Partner with scientists, quality, and IT teams to digitize and scale laboratory workflows
• Undertake complete ownership in accomplishing activities and assigned responsibilities across all phases of project lifecycle to solve business problems across one or more client engagements.
• Apply appropriate development methodologies (e.g. : agile, waterfall) and best practices (e.g. : mid-development client reviews, embedded QA procedures, unit testing) to ensure successful and timely completion of assignments.
• Collaborate with other team members to leverage expertise and ensure seamless transitions; Exhibit flexibility in undertaking new and challenging problems and demonstrate excellent task management.
• Assist in creating project outputs such as business case development, solution vision and design, user requirements, prototypes, and technical architecture (if needed), test cases, and operations management.
• Bring transparency in driving assigned tasks to completion and report accurate status.
• Bring Consulting mindset in problem solving, innovation by leveraging technical and business knowledge / expertise and collaborate across other teams.
• Assist senior team members, delivery leads in project management responsibilities.
• Build complex solutions using Programing languages, ETL service platform, etc.

What You'll Bring :

Additional 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 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.

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Find Out More At : www.zs.com

Skills Required

Analytical Chemistry, process chemistry, Formulation, Process Engineering, Automation Testing, Data Analytics