Supply Chain Consultant - Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls

ZS Associates • New York, NY

102d • Remote

About The Position

ZS is looking to hire a Decision Analytics Consultant in ZS's 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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree