R&D Cloud Technical Lead

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 Business Technology Solutions team is responsible to lead end to end responsibility of project across all phases i.e., discovery, requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing and operations. This team seeks opportunity to undertake diverse tech roles and foster continuous innovation which benefits the individual's professional growth and bring the best in delivering world class technology solutions. In addition, this team configures ZS's proprietary software used to streamline business processes for commercial groups at client organizations. This team takes overall ownership of the solution delivery, managing operations services, client stakeholder management, contribute to business development and selling activities, project planning and team management.
R&D Cloud Technical Lead

• Provide functional/R&D expertise to asset development team.
• Leverage knowledge of Life Sciences R&D organizations, data & systems, business processes & stakeholder types to aid analyses & recommendations for solution offerings in clinical and operational development
• Lead design and development phases during implementation of world-class technology solutions to solve business problems across multiple client engagements.
• Partner with program lead to build comprehensive implementation project plans with well-defined tasks and owners.
• Leverage information from requirements-gathering phase and utilize past experience to design a flexible and scalable solution.
• Apply appropriate development methodologies (e.g.: agile, waterfall) and best practices (e.g.: mid-development client reviews, embedded QA procedures, unit testing) to ensure successful and timely completion.
• Collaborate with other team members (involved in the requirements gathering, testing, roll-out and operations phases) to ensure seamless transitions.
• Communicate business requirements & work closely with development teams to ensure accurate understanding and implementation.
• Lead the development of project outputs such as business case development, solution vision and design, user requirements, solution mockup, prototypes, and technical architecture (if needed), test cases, and deployment plans.
• Help lead user adoption and change management activities during inception, UAT and post implementation phases.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's/master's degree with specialization in Computer, IT, Pharma or other Computer/Pharma related disciplines.
• 5+ years of relevant consulting/pharma/industry/technology experience working on medium-large scale solution delivery engagements.
• Experience working with Clinical systems & data (such as EDC), Clinical standardization, SDTM/ADaM/Regulatory Submission.
• Experience with Patient data such as ePRO, Lab, CDMS, OC etc. will be good to have
• Deep understanding of Clinical Trial R&D landscape including processes, stakeholders, activities, systems, applications (especially CTMS and EDC) etc.
• Experienced in designing, developing and managing data management solutions
• Deep understanding of relational database, their storage concepts, best practices and use-cases. Proficient in writing SQL queries.
• Hands on experience in writing code in Python will be good to have
• Knowledge of AWS, Azure and Data Bricks is essential

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.
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.
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 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 integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
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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