Technology Manager - Data & AI (Life Sciences)

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.
At ZS, we partner with the world's leading Life Sciences organizations to solve complex business challenges through advanced technology, data, analytics, and AI solutions. As a Business Technology Solutions Manager, you will lead large-scale digital transformation initiatives that help pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical technology, and healthcare organizations accelerate innovation, improve patient outcomes, and drive commercial success.
This role combines strategic client leadership, technology consulting, delivery excellence, and business growth. You will guide multidisciplinary teams in designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions across cloud, data engineering, analytics, digital platforms, GenAI, Agentic AI, and intelligent automation ecosystems. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, driving successful delivery while identifying opportunities to expand ZS's impact and technology footprint.
The ideal candidate brings strong consulting and technology leadership experience, a passion for innovation, and the ability to translate emerging technologies into measurable business value for Life Sciences clients.
What You'll Do -
Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale technology and digital transformation programs for Life Sciences clients, ensuring delivery excellence, quality, and business impact.
Drive solution strategy, estimation, governance, execution, and stakeholder management across complex engagements.
Help clients leverage Generative AI, Agentic AI, intelligent automation, and advanced analytics to accelerate business outcomes and innovation.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business and technology stakeholders, building strong relationships and identifying opportunities to expand ZS's impact.
Drive business growth through solution development, proposal creation, account expansion, and strategic client engagement.
Ensure scalable, secure, and compliant technology solutions aligned with industry best practices and ZS standards.
Lead and mentor global cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
Contribute to ZS thought leadership by developing capabilities, reusable assets, AI-driven offerings, and points of view on emerging technologies and Life Sciences innovation.
What You'll Bring -
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in technology consulting, digital transformation, enterprise technology delivery, or IT services.
Proven experience leading complex, multi-workstream technology programs and large global delivery teams.
Strong experience working with Life Sciences, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Medical Technology clients.
Strong hands-on experience with Databricks and/or Snowflake, including implementation of Medallion Architecture, cloud-native data platforms, and AI-ready data foundations that support advanced analytics, Generative AI, and Agentic AI solutions for enterprise clients.
Proven experience leveraging Generative AI, Agentic AI, LLMs, and intelligent automation to solve complex business challenges and accelerate digital transformation across Life Sciences and healthcare organizations.
Experience developing client-facing technology strategies, proposals, business cases, and executive presentations.
Strong program management, stakeholder management, and people leadership skills.
Ability to bridge business strategy and technology execution while influencing senior client stakeholders.
Proven track record of delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced consulting environments.
Experience in global delivery models and managing cross-functional teams across geographies.
Prior experience within a professional services or management consulting organization is strongly preferred.
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 India, visit ZS India 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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Work arrangement
Hybrid