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ZS's Discovery venture is focused on delivering cutting edge solutions to research groups that will help clients accelerate drug discovery, improve R&D productivity, create breakthrough scientific discoveries, develop institutional scientific knowledge, transform research operating models and culture, and provide accelerated insights.
RESEARCH INFORMATICS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS MANAGER
Responsibilities:
- Directly engage with multi-disciplinary client teams consisting of scientists, technologists, data management teams, and data scientists
- Sell and deliver engagements for developing technology strategy, roadmap, and implementation of modern data & analytics solutions for Research teams
- Partner and collaborate closely with ZS experts across Technology and Discovery practice teams to sell and deliver engagements, and maximize the impact we create for clients
- Leverage the knowledge and expertise of data, systems, and processes used in Research to aid analyses, recommendations and solutions for clients
- Establish and maintain ongoing client relationships with key business decision makers to drive new business development
- Lead technical feasibility analysis, select the technologies that provide the best solution and identify the products available that will best fit the solution proposed;
- Coach a cross-functional project team on the technology perspective and data domain to inform key project decisions;
- Stay abreast of latest technology and scientific trends in the areas of Research Informatics to shape the thinking of clients as well as develop ZS POVs and offerings;
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field from a top university; MBA is desirable;
- Minimum 7-10 years of hands on IT services or consulting work experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry
- Majority work experience in relevant Research Informatics data/workflow systems such as Compound or reagent inventory, Biological sample bank, High Efficiency screening / assay data analysis system, In-vivo study management, Bio-analytical LIMS, Digital pathology solutions, etc.
- Leadership role in at least 1-2 end to end transformations for Research teams
- Superior verbal and written communication, organization, analytic, planning and leadership skills.
- Experience handling GxP data and system validation is a plus.
Additional Skills:
- Thorough understanding of the design process, project management principles, client relationship management, and pre-sales activities;
- Thorough understanding of client business concerns to oversee translation into technical inputs;
- Proven relationship-building and maintaining skills with clients and across functional areas;
- Working knowledge of ontologies, knowledge graphs, and their applications for Research analytics is a big plus
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.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond. 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.
ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. In order to keep its employees safe, ZS recommends that all its employees and contractors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination can be voluntarily provided upon acceptance of offer of employment.
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