Supply Chain Lead - Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls

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.

ZS is looking for a Decision Analytics Lead in the ZS Supply Chain and Manufacturing practice with an experience in pharmaceutical drug development and tech transfer. The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver projects in pharmaceutical CMC development area for ZS Supply Chain and Manufacturing clients. This includes serving as a subject matter expert on drug substance and drug product manufacturing in client discussions, managing teams and projects, and contributing to Supply Chain and Manufacturing practice development.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and apply advanced statistical models that directly address client business problems and drive actionable insights.
• Leverage analytic techniques to use data to inform and guide client and ZS team decision-making.
• Design custom analyses in R, Tableau, SAS, Visual Basic and Excel to investigate and inform client needs.
• Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations.
• Develop client relationships and serve as a reliable point of contact on project deliverables and day-to-day interactions.
• Provide client and ZS teams project status updates.
• Create project deliverables and support implementation of solutions to ensure impact.
• Advance problem-solving skills and contribute to improving ZS’s capabilities.
• Guide and mentor Analysts on teams.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline, with a strong academic background in quantitative or analytical fields such as operations research, applied mathematics, data science, statistics, econometrics, or engineering.
• 6–8 years of experience within a pharmaceutical CMC organization, including hands-on experience in at least one CMC development function such as Process Chemistry, Process Engineering, Formulation, or Analytical Chemistry.
• Team leadership experience, with the ability to lead multiple workstreams and effectively manage projects and priorities.
• Strong understanding of CMC development and regulatory requirements, including unit operations, QbD, tech transfer, process validation, quality attributes, and regulatory milestones.
• Familiarity with CMC-related data and information systems, including ELN, LIMS, ERP, LCM, or PLM systems.
• Hands-on experience with data analytics, with the ability to generate actionable insights from multiple data sources.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including experience presenting client-ready materials to senior leaders, executives, and CMC audiences.
• Ability to apply CMC knowledge and concepts across different modalities.
• Preferred: Experience supporting or leading at least one technology transfer.
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

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 Argentina, visit ZS Argentina office locations | Where we work | ZS.

Hybrid working model:

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 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 integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.

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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