Location: North Chicago, IL
**This will be a hybrid role and require 3-4 days on-site at our client in North Chicago**
**This role is not eligible for relocation assistance**
Zifo is looking for a Principal consultant with expertise in the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, and /or biotechnology industries to add to their team. The individual will be responsible to coordinate and support strategic projects for R&D division at Pharmaceutical and Biotech customers. The individual will provide the consulting skills required to analyze customer needs and gaps to propose solutions for the desired state. He or she will have to work with Business Users and Managers of Customers in conjunction with the internal Zifo support team and will serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Review Business processes and systems
Provide on site Business Analysis support for scientific groups
Evaluate Industry trends to identify areas for optimization.
Develop recommendations and future state strategy
Perform Gap Analysis, Define Future state process workflows and data models
Produce and deliver required documents and reports to customers
Required experience and qualifications
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or equivalent in a scientific or health care field required
20 + years as a Business systems consultant / analyst, with a majority of that in the pharmaceutical life sciences industry
Prior experience in a lab setting focused on biology and chemistry
Hands-on bench-level research science experience required
Solid understanding and practical application of Pharmaceutical Research and Drug Discovery & Development processes and Biologics workflows
Required Skills
Business Analysis Skills
Project Management skills
Technical Experience
Understand SDLC(Agile is preferred), ITIL concepts, Database Design and Data Modeling concepts
Able to facilitate Scrum ceremonies, prioritize requirements, guide development team and remove blockers.
Strong Written and Oral communication skills
A successful Zifo-ite is:
Independent, Self-Motivated & Results driven
Willing & able to quickly acquire new Technical Skills & Business Principles
A critical thinker who possesses logical reasoning
Curious and always looking for creative solutions to complex problems
CURIOSITY DRIVEN, SCIENCE FOCUSED, EMPLOYEE BUILT. Our culture is unlike any other, one where we debate, challenge ourselves, and interact with all alike. We are a curious bunch, characterized by our passion to learn and spirit of teamwork. Zifo is a global R&D solutions provider focused on the industries of Pharma, Biotech, Manufacturing QC, Medical Devices, specialty chemicals and other research-based organizations. Our team’s knowledge of science and expertise in technology help Zifo better serve our customers around the globe, including 7 of the Top 10 Biopharma companies.
We look for Science – Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology etc. We possess scientific and technical knowledge and bear professional and personal goals. While we have a “no doors” policy to promote free access within, we do have a tough door to walk in. We search with a two-point agenda – technical competency and cultural adaptability.
We offer a competitive compensation package including accrued vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401k with company matching, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
If you share these sentiments and are prepared for the atypical, then Zifo is your calling!
Zifo is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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