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Business Technology Solutions Associate Consultant R&D
Posted 28 Oct
What’s this role about? The Associate Consultant will design, build, and deploy production-grade AI/ML solutions to address complex R&D and life-sciences business challenges. They will also lead project workstreams, manage diverse teams, and collaborate with clients to translate business needs into technical designs.
Boston, England
Hybrid
Full-time
2-5 years exp
Bachelor degree or Postgraduate degree
Skills required
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Qualification
TechnologyConsultingData & AnalyticsSoftwareScience & Research
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, MIS or related field with academic excellence
- 3 + years of relevant professional experience in delivering small/medium-scale technology solutions
- Experience in R&D technology projects including large-scale clinical transformation programs
- Good knowledge of R&D business processes enhancements based on experience/best practices, business knowledge, and gaps in current vs. future state in one or more of the following R&D domains: Clinical, Quality, Regulatory, and/or Safety
- Hands‑on experience with Python‑based data science or AI development through coursework, projects, or professional work
- Exposure to deploying or supporting AI solutions on cloud platforms
- Interest in growing into full‑stack AI engineering and solution delivery roles
- Experience in implementing Agentic AI solutions, preferred to have formal education or certifications in AI & ML courses
- Ability to lead project teams, drive end-to-end activities, meet milestones, and provide mentorship/guidance for the team growth
- Strong understanding of RDBMS concepts, SQL, data warehousing and reporting
- Experience with big data concepts, data management, data analytics and cloud platforms
- Proficiency in programming languages like Python
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including expertise in algorithms and data structures
- Client-first mentality
- Intense work ethic
- Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to structure thoughts logically during discussions and presentations
- Capability to simplify complex concepts into easily understandable frameworks and presentations
- Proficiency in working within a virtual global team environment, contributing to the timely delivery of multiple projects
- Willingness to travel to other offices as required to collaborate with clients and internal project teams
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to structure thoughts logically during discussions and presentations
- Capability to simplify complex concepts into easily understandable frameworks and presentations
- Proficiency in working within a virtual global team environment, contributing to the timely delivery of multiple projects
- Travel to other 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
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 United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.
- 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 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.
- An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
- NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
- www.zs.com
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