Drug Development Lead (Manager)
What You'll Do:
- Have a significant direct client interaction, managing multiple projects simultaneously;
- Build relationships with senior stakeholders across client Clinical Development organization
- Leverage knowledge of Life Sciences R&D organizations, data and systems, business processes and stakeholder types to aid analyses and recommendations for strategic solution offerings.
- Represent R&D business and drive innovation, business case development, user needs assessment workshops and assist in technical solution vision and implementation plan development.
- Establish or maintain ongoing client relationships with key business decision makers that drive new business development.
- Update senior leaders, prepare and present client presentations
- Identify project opportunities and lead development of compelling proposals
- Lead delivery of projects at the same value level as selling
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's/master's degree in Business Administration, Management, CS, MIS or related disciplines; advanced degree preferred
- 8+ years of experience in deployment (with business focus), implementation or program management;
- 8+ years of leading teams using standard software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodology;
- Proven ability to lead and influence clients and project teams on technology and data management strategy.
- 8+ years of experience in Life Sciences R&D industry having worked on multiple projects related to strategy consulting, clinical data management & analytics, and/or R&D systems & tools implementation;
- Prior consulting experience
- Knowledge of clinical data standards: CDASH, SDTM, ADaM, OMOP, BRIDG, FHIR, HL7
- Implementation experience of biometrics solutions (CDR and/or SCE solutions)
- Clinical data programming experience is a big plus (SAS, SQL, R, Python, JREview, Spotfire)
- Deep Knowledge (Industry thought leadership) in Future of trials especially the future of biometrics
- Experience working with Patient data & systems EDC, ePRO, Lab, CDMS, etc.
Additional skills:
- Strong executive presence including communication and presentation skills with a high degree of comfort to large and small technical audiences.
- Problem solving mentality leveraging internal and/or external resources, conflict resolution, and follow through with partners.
- Significant supervisory, coaching, and hands-on project management skills.
- Ability to manage a virtual global team environment contributes to the overall timely delivery of multiple projects.
- Willingness to travel to other global offices as needed to work with clients or other internal project teams.
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 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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