Act as project leader to define project scope and develop approach
Act as subject matter expert/solution architect across multiple projects
Significant direct client interaction, with accountability for project success
Motivate, coach, and serve as a role model for project team members
Own responsibility for work product quality and relevance to client decisions
Update senior leaders and prepare and present the majority of client presentations
Establish or maintain ongoing client relationships with key decision makers that drive new business development
Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and across practice areas
Support development of firm capabilities and offerings (recruitment, training, internal initiatives)
Play a critical role in business and strategy development
Lead thought leadership and innovation within the Contracting space
Work with ZS leadership in new solution development and GTM

What You ll Bring

Bachelors or masters degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, MIS, IT, or another related discipline. MBA preferred.
8+ years of relevant consulting-industry experience in pharmaceutical and/or medical device leading multiple medium-large scale process improvement and technology solution delivery engagements in the contracting space
5+ 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 executive level of pharmaceutical and medical device companies
Broad understanding of Contracts and Contracting functions including Master Data Management, Configure/Price/Quote (CPQ), Contract Life Cycle Management, Commercial Contracting (Chargebacks and Managed Care), Government Contracting (Medicaid, Government Pricing), Tender Management, Reference Pricing and Gross to Net
Recognized Subject Matter Expert in at least two areas mentioned above in the Contracting continuum gained through direct project experience
Demonstrated experience in implementing multiple Contracting platform(s) Salesforce, Conga, Model N Powered by N, Model N Flex, Vistex, I-Cyte, Malbek or others
Characteristics of a forward thinker and self-starter that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to learning new knowledge

Contracting Systems Manager