Manager - ZS Discovery
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ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, our most valuable asset is our people. 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.
Our most valuable asset is our people.
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 part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.
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.
MANAGER - ZS DISCOVERY (London, UK)
Requirements:
- Join the ZS Discovery leadership team and contribute to the growth strategy in areas such as the Drug Discovery process, precision medicine, data and knowledge management, research strategy and transformation, etc.
- Contribute to exploring/selecting/developing new offerings by consolidating internal and external perspectives
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and client relationships, within Discovery
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high quality engagements within timeline and budget
- Drive prospecting and business development within key accounts by leveraging current experience and building new relationships
- Collaborate closely with other ZS team members to drive overall client and practice growth
- Play an active role in building the practice, its talent pool, growing and mentoring team members
- Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects
- Contribute to the development of intellectual capital, consulting capabilities, and offerings within the practice and different ZS communities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's, Master's or PhD required with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework (life sciences, engineering, applied mathematics, operations research, statistics or relevant fields);
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in management consulting, professional services or technology services or platforms related to life sciences and bioinformatics services;
- Superior verbal and written communication, organization, analytic, planning and leadership skills;
- Thorough understanding of client business concerns to oversee translation into technical inputs;
- Proven relationship-building and maintaining skills with clients and across functional areas
- Demonstrated experience working with Discovery clients;
- Demonstrated experience driving revenue within existing clients and in developing new prospects;
- A willingness to travel within the US and internationally to meet client needs
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 and deliver better outcomes for all. 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.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess 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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