Manager, Global Risk & Compliance

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.

This role will support the Compliance, Privacy & Risk (CPR) Practice in the development of capabilities and offerings to differentiate ZS as a leader in this area through helping clients unlock a new level of innovation, performance, and patient outcomes by better navigating risk. The Team currently delivers this ambition through strategic advisory services, advanced analytics, and AI solutions. This role will have revenue generation and delivery responsibilities.

• Minimum of 10 years of combined pharmaceutical, legal, regulatory, and compliance experience, ideally with direct experience in both govt. and industry
• Prior management consulting experience
• Prior leadership experience, with a history of successfully building new teams
• Demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge
• Executive-level presence and communication
• Demonstrated ability to deliver compelling conference presentations and white-papers
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs
• Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain and grow relationships

• 10+ years of hands‑on experience developing and/or assessing compliance programs, ideally in the health care and/or life sciences sectors
• Preferred candidates will have experience working in industry, professional consulting, and/or government
• Advanced degrees in business, law, or healthcare management, with a strong academic record of analytic and quantitative work. Alternately, candidates may possess a PhD in marketing, economics, decision sciences or related field with a business application
• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative
• Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, leading and managing teams
• Effective oral and written communication skills that enable personal impact with senior-level decision makers;
• Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset
• Analytic problem solving skills, with a creative and innovative outlook
• Client service orientation

• Model decision‑making based on values
• Prioritize for impact
• Promote accountability for oneself and others
• Agility
• Active listening

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 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.

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