Business Technology Solutions Associate (CMC)

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 youll 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. ZSs Technology group focuses on scalable strategies, assets and accelerators that deliver to our clients enterprise-wide transformation via cutting-edge technology. We leverage digital and technology solutions to optimize business processes, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation. ZS is looking to hire a Business Technology Solutions Associate in ZS' 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. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in using and implementing digital laboratory systems such as Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN), and ensuring GLP-compliant solutions to support CMC workflows; along with supporting Digital and Technology advisory, Product and Platform development and Data, Analytics and AI implementation. What youll do: Support clients in adopting and optimizing digital laboratory solutions (e.g., LIMS, ELN) and embedding GLP-aligned data management practices within CMC development workflowsConfigure, customize, and deploy LIMS platforms to support sample tracking, workflow automation, and regulatory reportingImplement and integrate ELN solutions for experiment documentation, protocol standardization, and collaboration across research and quality teamsEnsure systems and processes comply with GLP standards, including audit readiness, data integrity, and alignment with regulatory requirementsPartner with scientists, quality, and IT teams to digitize and scale laboratory workflowsUndertake complete ownership in accomplishing activities and assigned responsibilities across all phases of project lifecycle to solve business problems across one or more client engagements.Apply appropriate development methodologies (e.g.: agile, waterfall) and best practices (e.g.: mid-development client reviews, embedded QA procedures, unit testing) to ensure successful and timely completion of assignments.Collaborate with other team members to leverage expertise and ensure seamless transitions; Exhibit flexibility in undertaking new and challenging problems and demonstrate excellent task management.Assist in creating project outputs such as business case development, solution vision and design, user requirements, prototypes, and technical architecture (if needed), test cases, and operations management.Bring transparency in driving assigned tasks to completion and report accurate status.Bring Consulting mindset in problem solving, innovation by leveraging technical and business knowledge/ expertise and collaborate across other teams.Assist senior team members, delivery leads in project management responsibilities.Build complex solutions using Programing languages, ETL service platform, etc. What youll bring: Bachelor's or master's degree required in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology or similar degree1+ years of relevant post-collegiate job experience. A PhD may substitute in lieu of work experience. Hands-on experience with at least one of the functions in CMC development such as Process Chemistry, Process Engineering, Formulation, and Analytical ChemistryUnderstanding of the different data and information systems such as ELN, LIMS, ERP systems, and LCM or PLM systemsExperience contributing to the implementation of LIMS, ELN, or GLP-compliant digital systems, with focus on improving CMC data integrity, regulatory readiness, and lab-to-business process alignmentWillingness to develop expertise in system configuration, validation, and compliance aspects of pharmaceutical digital lab solutions.Knowledge of key concepts including unit operations, processes, quality by design (QbD), tech transfer, process validation, quality attributes, and regulatory milestones across pharma developmentUnderstanding of the CMC related regulatory submission requirementsExperience with at least one tech transfer, explore to analytics, AI and/or technology implementation in CMC preferredStrong ability to identify .