Supply Chain Associate Consultant

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 is looking for a Decision Analytics Associate in the ZS Supply Chain and Manufacturing practice with an experience in pharmaceutical drug development and tech transfer. The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver projects in pharmaceutical CMC development area for ZS Supply Chain and Manufacturing 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  - The ideal candidate should have: · Over 4 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 concepts in one modality to other modalities, if needed · Experience presenting to senior leaders, executives, and audience with CMC background. · Preferable: Experience with at least one tech transfer · Hands on experience with data analytics with ability to generate insights from data from various sources. · Strong communication skills with ability to create client ready material. · Ability to lead multiple workstreams and demonstrate effective time and project management skills. What You’ll Bring - B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical or Industrial engineering, Material Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology or similar degree 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.