Business Technology Solutions Consultant R&D

Overview

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. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each 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.

• Business Technology Solutions Consultant in the Technology Services area will lead end to end projects using cloud technologies to solve complex business problems
• Provide technology expertise to maximize value for clients and project teams
• Drive strong delivery methodology to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to client’s satisfaction
• Ensure technology solutions are scalable, resilient, and optimized for performance and cost
• Lead, coach and mentor project team members for continuous learning and professional growth
• Demonstrate expertise, facilitation, and strong interpersonal skills in internal and client interactions
• Collaborate with ZS experts to drive innovation and minimize project risks
• Work globally with team members to ensure a smooth project delivery
• Bring structure to unstructured work for developing business cases with clients
• Assist ZS Leadership with business case development, innovation, thought leadership and team initiatives

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, MIS, MBA, or a related field with academic excellence
• 5+ years of consulting experience in leading large-scale technology implementations
• 3+ years of working on R&D technology projects including large-scale clinical transformation programs
• Deep knowledge of R&D business processes enhancements based on experience/best practices, business knowledge, and gaps in current vs. future state in clinical, quality, regulatory, and/or safety
• Experience in implementing Agentic AI solutions; preferred to have formal education or certifications in AI & ML
• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Significant supervisory, coaching, and hands-on project management skills
• Extensive experience with major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure and GCP
• Deep knowledge of enterprise data management, advanced analytics, process automation, and application development
• Familiarity with industry-standard products and platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, Salesforce, Power BI, Cloud
• Experience in delivering projects using agile methodologies
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

• Capable of managing a virtual global team for the timely delivery of multiple projects
• Experienced in analyzing and troubleshooting interactions between databases, operating systems, and applications
• Willingness to travel to global offices as required to collaborate with clients and internal project teams

• 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

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.

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.

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