Strategic Scientific Consultant

Location{​{:}} North Chicago, I

L**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.

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• } Review Business processes and syste
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• s Provide on site Business Analysis support for scientific grou
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• s Evaluate Industry trends to identify areas for optimizati
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• n Develop recommendations and future state strate
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• y Perform Gap Analysis, Define Future state process workflows and data mode
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• s Produce and deliver required documents and reports to customer
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tsRequired experience and qualificatio

• nsBachelor's/Master's degree or equivalent in a scientific or health care field requir

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• d 20 years as a Business systems consultant / analyst, with a majority of that in the pharmaceutical life sciences indust
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• y Prior experience in a lab setting focused on biology and chemist
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• y Hands-on bench-level research science experience requir
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• d Solid understanding and practical application of Pharmaceutical Research and Drug Discovery & Development processes and Biologics workflow
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Required Skil

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• s Business Analysis Skil
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• Requirements elicitation & Use Cases creati
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• n Technical Writi
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• g Data Analys
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• s Process & Data Modelin
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• Data Mining o Cost/Benefit Analys
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• Project Management skil
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• Resource & Effort Planni
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• g Task Planning & Scheduli
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• g Scope & Time Manageme
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• t Vendor Management and Risk Assessme
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• Technical Experien
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• A Basic Database knowled
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• e Lab Instrumen
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• s Data Integrati
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• Understand SDLC(Agile is preferred), ITIL concepts, Database Design and Data Modeling concep
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• s Able to facilitate Scrum ceremonies, prioritize requirements, guide development team and remove blocke
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• s Strong Written and Oral communication skil
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• }} Independent, Self-Motivated & Results dri
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• en Willing & able to quickly acquire new Technical Skills & Business Princip
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• es A critical thinker who possesses logical reason
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• ng Curious and always looking for creative solutions to complex probl
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itsCURIOSITY 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 compani

es.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 adaptabili

ty.We offer a competitive compensation package including accrued vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401k with company matching, life insurance, and flexible spending accoun

ts.If you share these sentiments and are prepared for the atypical, then Zifo is your calli

ng!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 stat