Decision Analytics Manufacturing & Quality - Analyst II

Zs Associates; Buenos Aires; Presencial; ARS 91.051.000 - 128.989.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Travel opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

ZS Associates in Argentina is seeking an EDGE Analyst II to help clients in regulated manufacturing improve plant performance by combining manufacturing knowledge with data analytics. You will collect and analyze data from MES, LIMS, QMS, SAP, and automation systems, build analytical models, and facilitate client workshops across drug substance and product manufacturing.

You will contribute to tech transfer, scale-up and capacity expansion analyses while collaborating with cross-functional

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial or Bio/Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology
• 2–4 years of experience in process engineering or MSAT in pharma/biotech
• Knowledge of cGMP and quality systems
• Strong quantitative skills with Excel; experience with Power BI/Tableau, SQL, Python or R preferred
• Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma tools is a plus
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Responsabilidades

• Support engagements focused on process design, optimization and performance improvement in pharma manufacturing
• Collect, clean and analyze operational data (OEE, yield, cycle time, right-first-time) to identify losses
• Build analytical models (capacity, throughput, line utilization, cost of quality) and summarize results
• Co-facilitate client workshops and site visits with production, quality, engineering and supply chain teams
• Contribute to tech transfer, scale-up and capacity expansion analyses
• Work with MES, LIMS, QMS, SAP and historians to define KPIs for digital manufacturing
• Contribute to practice development through research and reusable tools

Conocimientos

Process Engineering

MSAT

Data Analytics

Quality Systems

Lean / Six Sigma

Educación

Bachelor's in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial)

Herramientas

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Excel

Descripción del empleo

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 SCM Manufacturing & Quality group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions that 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.

As an EDGE Analyst II, you will help clients across regulated and complex manufacturing industries improve plant performance. You will combine hands‑on manufacturing knowledge with data analytics to diagnose performance, size opportunities and build the case for change, working alongside experienced consultants and client site teams.

What you’ll do

• Support consulting engagements focused on process design, operational optimization and performance improvement across drug substance and drug product manufacturing
• Collect, clean and analyze operational and quality data (e.g., OEE, yield, cycle time, right-first-time, deviations) to identify losses, bottlenecks and improvement opportunities
• Build analytical models (capacity, throughput, line utilization, cost of quality) and turn results into clear, client‑ready storylines and deliverables
• Prepare and co‑facilitate client workshops and site visits, gathering inputs from production, quality, engineering and supply chain teams and synthesizing findings
• Contribute to analyses on tech transfer, scale‑up and capacity expansion options
• Work with data from MES, LIMS, QMS, SAP, historians and automation systems to define KPIs and support digital and smart manufacturing use cases
• Contribute to practice development through research, points of view and reusable tools

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electronic, Industrial or Bio/Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology,
• 2-4 years of experience in process engineering, MSAT, production, validation/quality or operational excellence within pharma, biotech or related regulated process industries, or in operations consulting with exposure to these industries
• Working knowledge of cGMP and quality systems (deviations, CAPAs, change control) and how they affect manufacturing performance
• Strong quantitative skills and advanced Excel; experience with Power BI/Tableau, SQL, Python or R is a plus
• Exposure to Lean / Six Sigma tools is a plus
• Clear, structured written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting findings to client stakeholders
• Professional fluency in English is a plus
• Client‑first mentality, strong ownership and work ethic, collaborative spirit and a problem‑solving approach

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 Argentina, visit ZS Argentina 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.

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.