Data Strategy Solutions Associate Consultant

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 and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
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ZS's Data Strategy and Partnerships has 2 pillars: First, advising clients on all matters related to Data Strategy. With the explosion of healthcare data and new applications, Data Strategy has emerged as key strategic initiative for many Life Science companies. The team advises clients on operating model, governance data sourcing and generation, data management, value creation, technology enablement and compliance. In close collaboration with the Digital and Technology practice, we help diagnose and roadmap the data strategy journey, design, build and operate strategic capabilities. The second pillar is building relationships and partnerships with a wide range of data providers to enable ZS access and use of the data in innovative offerings and services.
The Data Strategy Associate Consultant will be located close to one of our US offices and will help deliver world-class solutions that address the development of data strategies to optimize data governance and operation, data sourcing strategy, process design, value creation and portfolio analytics, and more. This individual will have high visibility within the firm and work collaboratively with the rest of the Data Strategy team located in North America, Europe and India, as well as various practice areas (e.g. Research and Development Excellence, RWE, RWD&I etc.) .
As part of the interview process, we are asking candidates to submit a motivation/cover letter with their application. Below is what this letter should focus on:
This is a specialized role which requires passion and expertise, along with a willingness to apprentice within the team and make it a long term career.
Please describe for us why you are interested in this role specifically and why you feel you are well qualified for it. (~1 page suggested, to be attached to the resume in the application).
Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a comprehensive level understanding and expertise on healthcare data in the US
• Collaborate with ZS' internal and client-facing teams to define approaches to address our clients' needs
• Assist in defining capabilities, building frameworks, processes, and tools to support data strategy
• Partner with project leads in delivering projects and assist in project management responsibility such as project plans, people management, staffing and risk mitigation
• Execute projects tasks across different types of engagements, from strategy to implementation
• Collaborate with other team members across the globe and ensure seamless communication and sharing/ undertaking tasks
• Manage direct / indirect client communications as per the assigned responsibility in the project;
• Manage and collaborate with an extended team of diverse skill sets (knowledge management, technologists, business operations, etc.)
• Mentor/coach junior members in the team, as needed
• Help build long-term Data Strategy assets and offerings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree required, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework
• 2-4 years of relevant job experience; prior experience working with consultancy firms, life science companies, or healthcare data providers preferred
• Knowledge of healthcare data and experience of its practical applications (e.g. patient-level EMR, claims, omics, data and experience with RWD/RWE projects or omics data) would be a plus
• Ability to translate unstructured problems into actionable processes and approaches
• Can think strategically, support definition and management of data standards and protocols;
• Self-starter, with high motivation, maturity and personal initiative
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Empathy, adaptability, and high personal impact
• Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks, and delivering in an unstructured environment
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities;

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.
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.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess 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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