Pharmaceutical Supply Chain, Manufacturing, CMC - Associate Consultant

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.

We are looking for talented professionals to join our growing Pharmaceutical Supply Chain & Manufacturing team across Europe at A/AC/C level. This is an opportunity to work on complex supply chain challenges within the life sciences sector, helping clients strengthen, transform and optimize critical operations.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience across one or more of the following areas:

• CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls)
• Pharma Manufacturing & Quality
• Pharma Supply Chain Management
• Pharma Supply Chain Planning

Depending on your background and expertise, you will work with clients on strategic and operational pharmaceutical supply chain challenges, contributing to projects within your specialist area while also gaining exposure to broader supply chain topics.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting clients on complex pharmaceutical supply chain strategy, technology and transformation engagements.
• Applying your expertise across CMC, Manufacturing & Quality, Supply Chain Management or Planning.
• Analysing business challenges and translating insights into practical recommendations.
• Working collaboratively with client stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Contributing to the development of innovative approaches to supply chain challenges.
• Helping clients make informed decisions and deliver sustainable operational improvements.

We are interested in candidates at Associate, Associate Consultant and Consultant level, with the appropriate level determined by experience and expertise.

You will bring:

• Suitable candidates must have experience within life sciences related manufacturing or supply chain.
• Experience or strong knowledge in at least one of our priority capability areas: CMC, Manufacturing & Quality, Supply Chain Management or Supply Chain Planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and work effectively with different stakeholders.
• An interest in solving strategic and operational challenges within the life sciences industry.

How you’ll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United Kingdom, visit ZS UK office locations | Where we work | ZS.

Hybrid working model:

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