| Location | South San Francisco, California |
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.
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Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant
ZS's Insights & Analytics 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 Consultant
Strategy Insights & Planning Consultants deliver high-quality solutions for our clients. Consultants possess unstructured problem-solving skills as well as strong analytic, synthesis and communication skills. Consultants may work on multiple projects simultaneously. As Consultants advance in their career, they specialize in a particular industry, practice area and/or client relationship.
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Bring
MBA with bachelor's (and often graduate) degrees with a strong academic record in business, economics, marketing, life sciences, engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, healthcare management, or related fields. In lieu of an MBA, candidates may possess 5-8 years of relevant professional experience in consulting, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, commercial strategy, market access, launch excellence, or related industries.
3-5 years of pre-MBA professional experience and up to 3 years of post-MBA experience, with demonstrated success in consulting, strategic advisory, healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or commercialization-focused roles.
Strong strategic thinking and hypothesis-driven problem-solving skills, including the ability to structure and solve complex, ambiguous business challenges with limited direction.
Demonstrated experience leading project workstreams and managing cross-functional teams, including coaching junior team members, coordinating stakeholders, and driving team execution.
Proven ability to influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders and client leadership through executive-level communication, presentation development, and strategic storytelling.
Experience developing insight-driven recommendations by synthesizing quantitative analysis, qualitative research, market intelligence, and stakeholder perspectives.
Strong project leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and drive workstreams from problem definition through recommendation and implementation.
Experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences consulting, commercial strategy, launch excellence, brand strategy, market access, patient engagement, or related industries strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups, including commercial, marketing, sales, market research, analytics, operations, and executive leadership teams.
Client-service orientation with a collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality, actionable solutions.
High level of initiative, adaptability, accountability, and intellectual curiosity.
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.
Fluency in English.
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How you’ll grow:
Perks & Benefits:
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.
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.
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.
Work Authorization:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.
To complete your application:
An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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