Business Technology Solutions Associate Consultant- Emerging Pharma

ZS • Boston, MA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

ZS is hiring a Business Technology Solutions Associate Consultant for its Emerging Pharma work. The role collaborates with internal ZS teams and clients to shape and implement technology solutions for business problems. The consultant develops an understanding of client needs, translates them into technical designs, and leads project modules and workstreams while contributing hands-on to implementation. They work with technical architects to validate designs and implementation approaches, apply development methods and best practices, and support project delivery. The role also includes managing and mentoring team members, planning and distributing tasks, and guiding deliverables across the solution lifecycle, from business cases and requirements through architecture, testing, deployment, and operations.

The position calls for a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field, at least three years of relevant professional experience, technical capability in data and programming, and the ability to lead project teams and work effectively with clients. ZS describes a hybrid working model combining work from home with presence at client or ZS offices. Travel is required for client-facing employees as project and client needs dictate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, MIS, or a related field, with academic excellence.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience delivering small- or medium-scale technology solutions.
• Ability to lead project teams, drive end-to-end activities, meet milestones, and mentor and guide team members.
• Strong understanding of RDBMS concepts, SQL, data warehousing, and reporting.
• Experience with big data concepts, data management, data analytics, and cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including expertise in algorithms and data structures.
• Fluency in English.
• Client-first mentality, intense work ethic, collaborative spirit, and problem-solving approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to structure thoughts logically in discussions and presentations.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts into understandable frameworks and presentations.
• Ability to work in a virtual global team environment and contribute to timely delivery of multiple projects.
• Preparedness to travel as required for client-facing project work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ZS internal teams and client teams to shape and implement technology solutions addressing business problems.
• Understand business problems and translate them into technical designs.
• Lead project modules and workstreams while participating in hands-on implementation.
• Work with technical architects to validate technical designs and implementation approaches.
• Apply appropriate development methodologies and best practices.
• Support project delivery, including planning, people management, staffing, and risk mitigation.
• Manage a diverse team and provide mentorship and coaching to junior members.
• Plan and distribute tasks among team members to support timely, high-quality project completion.
• Guide deliverables including business cases, solution vision and design, user requirements, prototypes, technical architecture, test cases, deployment plans, and operations strategy.
• Travel to other offices and client locations as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package supporting health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development.
• Skills-building programs.
• Multiple career progression paths and internal mobility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level