Manager - Drug Development EC

Role Description

ZS is seeking a R&D Technologist Manager to lead a high-velocity team focused on the future of Biometrics and Clinical Data. We are looking for a leader who excels at navigating the “how” of technical execution without losing sight of the “why” in the clinical domain—and who can operate with depth, speed, and accountability in a consulting environment. 

 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead Strategic Delivery: Own the end-to-end solutioning for high-impact R&D technology programs, with a focus on Biometrics, Clinical Data Repositories (CDR), and Statistical Computing Environments (SCE). Be accountable for delivery quality, timelines, and technical decision-making. 

• Build and Run a Specialized Squad: Recruit, coach, and manage a high-performing team of technologists. Drive day-to-day execution, skill development, and delivery rigor across multiple concurrent workstreams. 

• Bridge Strategy & Tech: Act as a hands-on liaison between senior stakeholders and engineering teams—translating clinical and business needs into executable roadmaps, detailed plans, and well-scoped technical solutions. 

• Global Orchestration: Lead offshore-first delivery in a fast-paced, global model. Own execution cadence, risk management, and escalation, while ensuring compliance with GxP and client quality standards. 

• Client Influence: Serve as a trusted delivery partner to clients—guiding them on clinical data strategy, platform modernization, and the technical implementation of future-ready biometrics solutions. 

 

What You’ll Bring 

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 

• Proven Delivery Leadership: 10+ years of experience leading technology programs in a consulting environment, including direct ownership of scope, staffing, timelines, and delivery outcomes. 

• Clinical Expertise & Execution Depth: 8+ years leading teams through full clinical life cycle, with demonstrated ability to manage delivery risk, architectural trade-offs, and evolving requirements. 

• R&D Literacy: 8+ years in Life Sciences R&D, with strong working knowledge of: 

• • Clinical Data Standards: CDASH, SDTM, ADaM, OMOP, FHIR, HL7 

• • Patient Data Systems: EDC, ePRO, Labs, CDMS 

• • Biometrics Platforms: Hands-on experience delivering CDR and/or SCE solutions 

• Executive Presence: Strong communication and influence skills, with the ability to engage deeply with technical teams while credibly presenting to senior client and internal leadership. 

 

How You’ll Grow 

• Custom Learning Pathways: Structured development to deepen both leadership capabilities and advanced R&D technology expertise. 

• Career S-Curves: Multiple growth paths across people leadership, complex program ownership, and cross-functional roles. 

• Global Impact: Shape how leading life sciences organizations modernize biometrics and clinical data at scale.