Contracting Systems Manager

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it , our most valuable asset is our people. 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 an d passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
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ZS's Access and Value Realization (AVR) practice partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of market access challenges. We understand the entire value continuum from clinical to commercial to corporate strategy, and we apply a multidisciplinary approach to help ensure our clients' long-term business success. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.
ZS's Digital Products and Service team is responsible to lead end to end responsibility of project across all phases i.e., discovery, requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing and operations. This team seeks opportunity to undertake diverse tech roles and foster continuous innovation which benefits the individual's professional growth and bring the best in delivering world class technology solutions.
ZS AVR Digital, Technology & Operations Center of Excellence sits at the intersection of ZS's Value and Access and Digital Products & Services teams. The integrated team is committed to applying innovative strategic, technology and operational solution to address our client's most pressing challenges in all aspects of Contracting lifecycle.
Manager, Contracting Systems
Contracting Systems - Managers lead project teams in conceptualizing, planning, and executing Revenue Management Transformation programs. RMEMs leverage their business expertise, analytic skills, and technology implementation experience to lead initiatives that help clients mitigate issues in revenue leakage, contract operations and compliance.
What You'll Do

• 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

• Bachelor's or master's 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

Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
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're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
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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