Client Partner at Zifo

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • 12+ years of Customer Success Management / Account management experience at a Software Services company/Product company or 7+ years of consulting experience for Life Sciences
  • Strong project management abilities, written and verbal communication skills, and presentation capabilities
  • Demonstrated experience in Customer centricity and solution-based Account management
  • Detail oriented and ability to multi-task at various levels
  • Self-starter and ability to prioritize critical tasks daily
  • Possess high attention to detail and organization skills
  • Must be an Influential person, build and nurture rapport with customers, drive them towards desired actions, and challenge them when appropriate
  • Location: North Chicago, IL (regular on-site presence 3+ days per week; not eligible for relocation assistance)
  • Hybrid location type; full-time employment

Responsibilities

  • Be a strategic partner and trusted advisor for Customers
  • Be accountable for Zifo’s successful relationship with Customers across all fronts
  • Manage the Engagement with Customers and Zifo internal teams, in alignment with Zifo’s culture and values
  • Partner with Sales team in kick starting engagement with new Customers/business areas/products
  • Understand Customer’s tangible and intangible expectations, requirements and ensure they are delivered by Zifo
  • Partner with Service Delivery Management teams in Zifo to ensure successful transition of projects from Account Mining to Project execution
  • Perform active Account Mining by expanding relationships beyond the current set of Customer contacts/business groups
  • Establish and nurture relationship with Customers’ Procurement teams and ensure Zifo is a Preferred Service Provider for the Customer
  • Be the Zifo Champion for Requests for Proposals (RFP) from Customers; Own the response to RFP’s and work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders from Zifo including but not limited to Customer Success teams, Service Delivery Leadership, Product Partnership team, Subject Matter Experts etc., across geographies
  • Identify and propose Value Adds, means to realize and ROI for the Customer
  • Be accountable for the success and business outcomes as part of the relationship between Zifo and Customer organization
  • Establish and nurture relationships with Customers, convert them to Zifo Champions and build rapport with multiple stakeholders within our customer portfolio
  • Ensure Zifo’s ongoing business with Customers are renewed as appropriate
  • Be accountable for Steering Committee meetings and presentations with Customer Leadership
  • Provide insights into industry trends and share consultative inputs with Customers
  • Proactively suggest best practices internally in Zifo and with Customer interactions in the spirit of ongoing improvements and excellence

Skills

Account Management
Client Relationship Management
RFP Management
Procurement Negotiation
Sales Partnership
Strategic Advisory
Project Transition
Cross-functional Collaboration
Value Adds Proposal

Zifo

Specialist scientific informatics services provider

About Zifo

Zifo provides specialized scientific informatics services to organizations focused on innovation in the fields of Laboratory/R&D, Manufacturing, and Trial operations. Their services include Digital Transformation Coaching, Business Analysis, Program & Project Management, Managed Services, Validation, and Custom Development & Integrations. Zifo leverages expertise in areas such as Chem & Bioinformatics, Data Science, Cloud computing, High-Performance Computing (HPC), Instrument Data, MultiOmics, Data Modeling, Semantics, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI&ML) to deliver tailored solutions. Unlike many competitors, Zifo emphasizes a collaborative approach, ensuring that they understand and address the specific needs of their clients in the scientific community. The company's goal is to support its customers in advancing science and technology, ultimately enhancing global health and wellbeing.

None, New YorkHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
GROWTH_EQUITY_NON_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Emerging competition may pressure Zifo's market share and pricing strategies.
Rapid AI advancements may outpace Zifo's current capabilities, requiring continuous R&D investment.
Data privacy issues could arise from handling sensitive client data amid evolving regulations.

Differentiation

Zifo offers specialized scientific informatics services for enterprise laboratories and R&D operations.
The company provides tailored solutions in Chem & Bioinformatics, Data Science, and AI&ML.
Zifo's strategic alliances enhance its capabilities in laboratory digitization and digital transformation.

Upsides

Zifo's Chennai expansion indicates strong growth and increased market share potential.
Recognition in Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India 2023 highlights Zifo's rapid growth and competitiveness.
TA Associates' investment underscores confidence in Zifo's expansion and innovation potential.

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