Zs Associates
Technology Principal (Indianapolis)
Zs Associates, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Technology Principal
This role will have responsibility to develop services and offerings, lead business development work with clients to deliver professional services and manage client engagements. The concentration will be on developing and delivering strategic relations with CIO and direct reports, Strategic Sourcing and to develop Technology and advanced analytic / GenAI Solutions to transform the entire organization, including Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Supply Chain. The person in this role will be responsible for building the life sciences practice by generating new business opportunities and building trusted advisory relationships with key stakeholders in the pharmaceutical and medical device clients. They will need to fully understand the company and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients by developing solutions and offerings relevant to their client base. The goal is to develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks and to develop and leverage relationships with team members across all the practices to serve client needs. The successful candidate will work closely with ZS leadership to grow the practice by identifying and building new customer relationships and building trusted advisory relationships with executives at the company's largest pharmaceutical and medical device accounts.
What You’ll Do:
Lead large scale client business development and delivery engagements in the Life Sciences Industry - Pharmaceutical and/or Medical Devices sector
Consistently deliver quality client services and drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget.
Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business.
Effectively lead and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
Provide constructive on-the-job feedback/coaching to team members.
Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment.
Play an active role in counseling and mentoring junior consultants within the organization.
Demonstrate deep life sciences industry sector knowledge with a functional expertise in sales and marketing operations.
Demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge.
Possess in depth business acumen.
Remain current on new developments in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge.
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business or Life Sciences
Ability to be local to Indianapolis to support client base onsite
MBA or Advanced Degree is highly desirable
15+ years’ experience in life science industry management consulting
7+ years’ experience in a leadership role within a professional services firm
Demonstrated experience with driving revenue within existing clients and in developing new prospects at the "C" level of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device companies.
Prior experience in Analytics, Digital Asset Management, Master Data Management and Data Warehousing
Strong credentials and demonstrated success in IT strategy and Enterprise Architecture
Deep knowledge and understanding of BI/DW technologies and solutions
Characteristics of a forward thinker and self-starter that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to learning new knowledge
Ability to lead a virtual team of consulting professionals across multiple projects
A high level of motivation and self-starting attitude
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
A strong work ethic
A willingness to travel to meet client needs
Executive-level presence and communication
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.
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.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment.
An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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www.zs.com
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