Strategy Insights & Planning Manager/Emerging Pharma
ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people-a fact that's reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond.
ZS's Business Consulting group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.
STRATEGY INSIGHTS & PLANNING MANAGER/EMERGING PHARMA
Responsibilities:
- Manage projects with emerging pharma clients including product launch planning, brand strategy, forecasting, customer insights, etc.
- Significant direct client interaction, managing multiple projects simultaneously
- 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)
Qualifications:
- MBA from a top university strongly preferred, with a record of strong academic performance
- In lieu of an MBA, candidates with approximately 7-9+ years with prior management consulting experience, preferably in the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry may be considered
- Demonstrated experience in supporting or leading pharma product launches
- Record of successful and continued business development
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form
- Strong decision-making skills and the ability to influence others
- Analytic problem solving skills, with an ability both to see the big picture and delve into details
- Excellent organization & planning skills
ZS is a global consulting firm. Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable.
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.
ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, complete medical/dental/life insurance programs and retirement savings benefits. 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.
ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required. Religious/Medical Exemptions can be requested on a limited basis upon hire.
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