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Consultant - Drug Discovery - Bioinformatics

ZS

London

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Consultant specializing in Drug Discovery and Bioinformatics. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your expertise in research technology and advanced analytics to enhance drug discovery processes for leading biotech and biopharma clients. Collaborating with a talented team, you will develop innovative solutions that address real-world challenges, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the practice area. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the life sciences sector while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Health and Well-being benefits

Financial planning support

Annual leave

Professional development programs

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative culture

Career progression options

Qualifications

6+ years of relevant experience in life sciences research technology solutions.
Proficiency in programming languages and project management techniques.

Responsibilities

Apply advanced analytics to improve drug discovery processes.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement solutions.

Skills

Research Technology Systems

AI/ML

Analytical Approaches

Biostatistics

Bioinformatics

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Analytics

Computer Science

Management Information Systems

Tools

Programming Languages

Agile Product Development

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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 and 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.

Drug Discovery Consultant - Bioinformatics

ZS’s Discovery Venture partners with clients to develop and deploy in silico approaches that accelerate the discovery of safer, more effective therapeutics. We work closely with other ZS practices, bringing hands-on scientific expertise to enhance both technology and strategy initiatives. As a Venture within ZS, we continuously develop, test, and refine new approaches to maximize impact for our clients and the patients they serve. This unique position enables us to combine agility and innovation with the resources and knowledge of ZS’s 13,000+ global team. ZS is expanding the Discovery Venture and seeking driven, curious, and creative experts to help shape the practice area, collaborate across ZS’s R&D teams, and deliver excellent outcomes for clients.

Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant - Discovery

What you’ll do:

Apply hands-on experience using, managing and/or building research technology systems and/or advanced analytics (including AI/ML, etc.) to improve and streamline drug discovery at the world's leading biotech and biopharma
Collaborate with ZS internal teams and client teams to shape and implement high quality solutions that address real world challenges while respecting the inherent complexity of research applications
Develop and apply advanced analytical approaches to help clients understand and address dynamic business issues
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including researchers, data scientists, and project managers to integrate your deep understanding of research technology and analytics into broader project objectives
Lead modules and workstreams within projects while participating in hands on implementation
Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders and ZS to integrate and effectively communicate analysis findings
Contribute to the assessment of emerging datasets and technologies that impact drug discovery
Serve as a subject matter expert in specific area or application of research technology or analytics to drive innovation, mentor colleagues and share knowledge across teams
Engage with clients to understand their challenges, present analytical findings, and offer strategic recommendations
Develop and share insights based on ZS-driven innovations, positioning them within broader industry trends to inform internal teams and external stake
Lead simultaneous client facing projects across ZS Discovery to reinvent pharmaceutical discovery, elucidate complex disease biology and pioneer novel therapeutics.
Provide expertise in biostatistics and/or bioinformatics applications, such as epidemiology, population genetics, genomics, proteomics, bulk or single cell RNA-sequencing, and/or systems biology
Partner with ZS leaders and client service teams to support selling and delivering Discovery projects for Life Science clients
Stay current on latest research and drug discovery trends; develop Points of Views, offerings, frameworks, tools, whitepapers, etc. on discovery innovations to build firm intellectual capital and thought leadership
Lead project task execution by ensuring progress, organizing project data and coordinating team meetings.
Conduct issue analysis and develop hypotheses on the key client issues.
Design and execute qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to test and analyze hypotheses.
Synthesize findings, develop recommendations, and communicate results to clients and internal teams.
Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and practice areas.
Participate in business development.
Contribute to internal firm activities.
Coach and mentor junior team members.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, MIS or related field with academic excellence
6+ years of relevant professional experience in delivering small/medium-scale life sciences research technology solutions
Familiarity and comfort across many applications of research technology and analytics in addition to deep and demonstrated leadership
Proficiency in at least one programming language, agile product development and/or project management techniques
Evidence of strong commitment to quality and client satisfaction
Excellent communication, presentation and team leadership skills with an eagerness for feedback and continuous improvement
Passion, curiosity, and growth mindset coupled with deep commitment to an open and collaborative working environment

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.

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www.zs.com

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