Decision Analytics Consultant- CMC

ZS; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards package

Skills-building programs

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A management consulting firm is seeking a Supply Chain Consultant specializing in Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls. The successful candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in pharmaceutical CMC, along with a degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field. Responsibilities include delivering analytics for client projects, presenting insights to executives, and managing multiple workstreams while working in a hybrid model. Opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in pharmaceutical CMC.
• Hands-on experience in Process Chemistry or related functions.
• Ability to translate knowledge across modalities.

Responsibilities

• Leverage quantitative skills for client business analytics.
• Collaborate with clients to determine information needs.
• Communicate analytical results focused on business insights.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Pharmaceutical CMC knowledge

Data analytics

Project management

Process Chemistry experience

Understanding of data systems

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology

Tools

ELN

LIMS

ERP systems

LCM

PLM systems

Job description

ZS is 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.

Supply Chain Consultant – Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls

ZS is looking to hire a Decision Analytics 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. 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

• Leverage quantitative skills to derive answers to clients' ongoing business analytics and reporting questions
• Work collaboratively with client to ascertain the client's specific business information needs
• Upskill on concepts relevant to solve client problems across modalities
• Discuss and determine with clients which specific data may be best utilized in order to perform the necessary analysis
• Evaluate, assess and analyze the data necessary to provide solutions to the clients' particular business information needs
• Communicate the data results to the client, with an emphasis on answering the business question as opposed to the analytical and reporting processes used
• Gain immediate familiarity with client's internal processes
• Develop expertise within a client analytics area
• Be available for clients during regular working hours

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's (and often graduate) degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology or similar degree
• 6-8 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 concept in one modality to other modalities, if needed
• Experience presenting to senior leaders, executives, and audiences with CMC backgrounds
• Hands‑on experience with data analytics with ability to generate insights from data from various sources
• Ability to lead multiple workstreams and demonstrate effective time and project management skills
• Experience with at least one tech transfer, exposure to analytics, AI and/or technology implementation in CMC preferred

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.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.