Business Technology Solutions Manager - Emerging Pharma/ZAIDYN

ZS; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Travel opportunities

Job summary

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm partnering with life sciences clients to deliver data, analytics, and technology-enabled solutions. As a senior leader, you will manage a portfolio of ZAIDYN-based data management and analytics deployments, guiding multi-team delivery, client engagements, and strategic growth.

You will work with onshore and offshore teams, drive scalable architecture, and mentor staff while traveling to client sites globally as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, MIS, IT or related field.
• 10–14 years of consulting-industry experience in medium-large tech delivery.
• Experience delivering Big Data Analytics solutions and multi-tenant apps.

Responsibilities

• Understand client challenges and provide thought leadership using ZS expertise.
• Develop price estimates and plan capacity for end-to-end technology delivery.
• Lead onshore and offshore teams; coordinate delivery across modules (D&A, BI, AI, Cloud).
• Present compelling client presentations to senior leaders.
• Mentor teams and manage cross-functional stakeholders; travel as needed.

Skills

Client leadership

Big Data Analytics

Strategic selling

Cross-functional coordination

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/MIS/IT

Tools

ZAIDYN platform

Job description

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.

We are seeking a seasoned senior leader to manage a portfolio of clients subscribing to data management and analytics modules of our ZAIDYN platform for life sciences. In this role you will be responsible for leading significant direct client interaction & managing multiple data management and analytics deployments simultaneously.

Business Technology Solutions Manager - Emerging Pharma

What you'll do:

• Deeply understand business challenges and provide thought leadership in addressing issues. Work proactively to bring the best of ZS expertise to the client(s).
• Have a product mindset and also understand the consulting services business
• Proven track record of building new business and expanding existing portfolio. Participate in sales calls and RFP responses for clients, together with client teams and sales leads, to propose the appropriate service offering
• Work with onshore and offshore teams to develop price estimates, plan capacity, coordinate delivery of the end-to-end technology capability (ZAIDYN Data & Analytics modules, BI Reporting, Analytics, AI, Digital, Big Data, Cloud, MDM) solution, report project status and act as escalation path for clients
• Partner with Senior Leadership team and assist in project management responsibility i.e. Project planning, staffing management, people growth, etc.
• Ensure technical design is robust and scalable solutions consistent with ZS and industry practices; take advantage of the existing assets and maintaining a balance between architecture requirements and specific client needs
• Update senior leaders, prepare and present compelling and creative client presentations
• Identify latest technology trends and domain trends to develop ZS POV and drive innovative solutions for our clients
• Mentor, develop and motivate ZS teams and people

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree with specialization in Computer Science, MIS, IT or other computer related disciplines
• 10-14 years of relevant consulting-industry experience working on medium-large scale technology solution delivery engagements:
• Demonstrated experience in driving complex technology implementation including creating a product or solution in the area of Big Data Analytics
• Knowledge of all phases of solution development for large-scale and multi-tenant applications, and experience working in agile teams with short release cycles
• Strong technical team leadership, mentorship and collaboration
• Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills

Additional skills:

• Experience in key components like data governance & curation, data quality and master data management, data integration, data virtualization, self-service interaction for data preparation and testing is a plus
• Strong client presence and ability to communicate verbally and in writing technical concepts to all audiences.
• Significant supervisory, coaching and hands-on project management skills;
• Ability to manage a virtual global team environment that contributes to the overall timely delivery of multiple projects.
• Willingness to travel to other global offices as needed to work with client or other internal project teams.

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

Hybrid working model:

ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

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

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.

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 United States, visit ZS US 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.

Work Authorization:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.