Digital & Technology Principal/Partner - Pharma

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.
We are seeking a high-impact Senior Executive - Digital & Technology Innovation to lead the digital transformation and innovation agenda within our consulting practice. This role will be responsible for driving cutting-edge technology strategies for our pharma clients, establishing innovation ecosystems, and scaling next-gen digital capabilities across industries. The ideal candidate combines deep technical acumen with strong consulting experience and has successfully led innovation functions, client transformation programs, or digital solution incubators.
What You'll Do -

1. Business Growth & Client Leadership -

• Drive business expansion within key clients, identifying and unlocking new revenue streams
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders, navigating complex business challenges and positioning ZS's technology solutions effectively
• Lead business development efforts by proactively identifying opportunities, crafting proposals with the team, and securing multi-million-dollar engagements
• Establish deep client relationships, acting as a trusted partner and thought leader in technology transformation

1. Delivery Excellence for clients -

• Oversee the design and implementation of large-scale technology solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Provide guidance on solution architecture, data strategy, and AI-driven automation to enhance client capabilities

1. People Leadership -

• Build and scale high-performing teams, mentoring and coaching managers and associates to grow into leadership roles
• Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and professional development, enabling team members to upskill in advanced technologies

1. Delivery Excellence Process -

• Drive the vision, strategy, and execution of Delivery excellence for various delivery models
• Create a culture of delivery excellence. Delivery discipline should be integral part of client delivery
• Ensure governance, risk management, delivery discipline across client accounts.

What You'll Bring -

• 18+ years of experience in digital technology, data & analytics, and management consulting, with a strong record of leading large-scale global engagements for healthcare and life sciences clients, including biopharma, medtech, and healthcare services organizations.
• Professional certifications in cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Agile, Design Thinking, or Innovation Management (e.g., IDEO, Stanford d.school) are a plus.
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  Demonstrated expertise in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, and data & analytics, with the ability to design and implement cloud-native data, analytics, and AI ecosystems, including modern data platforms, advanced analytics, MLOps/LLMOps, and responsible AI governance.
• Strong ability to connect emerging technologies (GenAI, Agentic AI, advanced analytics, cloud, and automation) to clear, measurable client business outcomes, translating innovation into executable roadmaps and value realization.
• Experience in establishing and scaling a Delivery Excellence Office, driving standardization, governance, quality, and continuous improvement across complex digital portfolios.
• Commercial acumen in structuring and selling digital engagements.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience with large clients.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing, cross-geography teams in a matrix organization.

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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