As an Advisory Manager at ZS, you will play a critical role in leading project teams that support Pharma organizations to define and address client-specific business questions that require cross-functional thinking across Commercial and R&D: What You'll Do: • Client Leadership & Impact • Partner with senior executives to shape strategic choices, guide cross-functional thinking, and address industry-wide trends and challenges • Build trusted client relationships and lead thoughtful conversations on both client priorities and industry trends • Lead project delivery, ensuring alignment between clients, ZS leadership, and delivery teams • Communicate interrelated business issues with senior executives and align client stakeholders across functions • Strategic Problem-Solving • Solve complex, often ambiguous, problems by combining data, qualitative insights, and creativity to develop practical, innovative and fit-for-purpose solutions • Develop clear, compelling deliverables that connect the analysis to the recommendation, helping clients make confident decisions • Ensure smooth project execution by driving progress, structuring key analyses, coordinating team meetings and presenting results that create measurable impact • Drive business and strategy development by growing a strong book of work through proactive client relationship building, opportunity identification, and collaboration across teams to deliver impactful, high-quality solutions • Leadership & Growth • Coach project teams, creating an environment where people learn, grow, and thrive. Serve as a role model for project team members • Work with ZS leaders to bring fresh thinking, shape new opportunities, and influence the firm's future growth • Champion ZS culture and values. Embody ZS's values of treating people right, doing the right thing, and getting it right-building an inclusive, purpose-driven culture What You'll Bring: • At least 7-9 years of relevant work experience in a management consulting firm. Candidates with 4+ years of post-MBA or PhD work experience may be considered • MBA or an advanced degree in business, economics, marketing, psychology, physical or life sciences, engineering, applied math, statistics, or related fields. Alternatively, candidates may possess a PhD in life sciences, health economics, decision sciences or related field with a business application • Skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments and aligning diverse perspectives, with strong problem-solving abilities to address ambiguous challenges and uncover innovative or disruptive solutions • Ability to understand client needs deeply and tailor solutions that deliver measurable impact • Strong motivation, work ethic, maturity, and personal initiative • Thrives in fast-paced environments, maintaining composure and focus under pressure while effectively managing multiple projects and balancing competing priorities • Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset • Multi-disciplinary agility with general management skillset • Expertise in macro industry and/or functional trends and the ability to apply them to client contexts • Demonstrates strong business and financial acumen with the ability to interpret strategic documents and financial statements, draw meaningful conclusions, and communicate implications-while also exhibiting sharp business intuition and the agility to quickly grasp and influence executive priorities • Proven experience in leading and managing teams, with a passion for developing talent • Passion for learning and intellectually curious 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 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.