R&D Drug Development Manager

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 an d passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
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ZS' R&D Excellence Practice brings together experts in Strategy, Clinical Execution, Data Sciences and Technology to empower client organizations achieve their passion for patient care, science and business success. Through our "Discovery, Drug Development, Integrated Evidence and Value, Medical Affairs" services, we deliver impact where it matters, from early drug development to commercialization. This role will be aligned with ZS R&D Excellence Practice Area and will be responsible for leading and enhancing our service in service of client accounts.
The Role: R&D Excellence client leader will have the responsibility of driving the development and growth of the R&D book of business working with the Practice Principal.
What You'll Do:

• Be responsible to build and refine long term strategy for the account(s) and our business.
• Help create and execute annual growth plans.
• Lead business development for the R&D book of business and help run the P&L
• Identify talent needs and build the team via external and internal hiring and training.
• Provide thought leadership and lead industry outreach as a market leader
• Identify industry gaps and create consulting and technology solutions.
• Be a trusted advisor to clients. Establish and maintain executive level relationships with R&D client leadership, decision makers and technology leadership
• Drive, hands-on, consulting, analytics and technology programs, prepare and present client presentations
• Coach, mentor and evaluate and train new/existing ZS team members
• Work cross functionally across ZS teams to partner for overall client delivery

What You'll Bring:

• MBA with bachelor's degrees with a strong academic record in business, medical or life sciences, engineering, applied math, statistics or related fields. Alternately, candidates may possess a Masters (preferably PhD or MD) in pharmaceutical sciences, decision sciences or related field with a business application.
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or equivalent with MD, PhD, PharmD or MPH
• 10+ years of experience, with at least a minimum of 5 years of global experience,in the life science industry leading and working with clients, strategy and operations. Additional 5+ years of consulting experience preferred
• Experience in variety of therapeutic areas, and key areas like Resource Management, Document Management systems, pre-Clinical to Phase 3
• Experience involving strategic interactions with regulatory agencies (FDA, EMA, and PMDA) and participation on industry consortium like (e.g. TransCelerate, PhRMA)
• Experience working with technology solutions
• Experience with real world data and other big data sources (EHR, social media, observational databases) and usage of new technologies like AI/ML
• Strategic thinker with a comprehensive knowledge of the latest industry trend and the ability to bring innovative solutions and analytics to solve challenges
• Executive level presence and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with driving revenue within existing clients and in developing new prospects at the senior level.
• Has published thought leadership pieces
• Willingness to travel to other global offices as needed to work with client or other internal project teams.

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.
Travel:
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.
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.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain 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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