Strategy Insights & Planning 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, 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.
ZS's Data Strategy and Data Office 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, Data Office, 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 strategy. This includes the development of data organizations/data offices, data governance and operations, data sourcing strategy, process design, value creation, data portfolio optimization, 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, Digital Strategy, Technology Advisory, etc.)
What you'll do: Stategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant in the Technology servica will...

• 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

What you'll bring :

• 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

• 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
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentatlity
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving apporach

How you'll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Hybrid working model:
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.
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.
Travel:
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.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
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.
To complete your application:
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.
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