Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant - AI Practice Area

ZS's Strategy Insights and Planning teams partner 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, problem-solving techniques, and cutting-edge AI technologies. As part of the AI practice area in the Strategy Insights and Planning team, you will work at the intersection of AI and strategy, integrating these elements to drive impactful solutions. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.

What you'll do

• Leverage problem solving skills and frameworks to develop solutions to our clients business problems

• Assist in structuring and conducting market research and/or desk research to derive insights and contribute to client decision making

• Design custom analyses using tools like Excel, Access, Confirmit and ZS's proprietary software

• Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations
• Develop and implement AI and digital strategies to drive business outcomes
• Articulate business cases, supported by financial and operational modeling, to guide AI investment decisions
• Design AI programs with a focus on value, governance, and responsible AI across the innovation lifecycle
• Contribute to the design of digital organizations and ways of working
• Guide the development, deployment, and adoption of AI solutions to drive significant business opportunities for clients
• Collaborate effectively with data scientists and tech teams, ensuring seamless communication and integration

• Develop client relationships and serve as key point of contact on certain aspects of projects

• Actively support management of the program plan and conduct regular status updates with the client to ensure risk and issue mitigation.
• Assist in driving the project forward to ensure project goals and deadlines are met

• Advance problem-solving skills and improve ZS's capabilities

• Mentor and support development of Associates on your projects and teams

What you'll bring

• 2-5 years of consulting experience
• Healthcare or functional domain expertise or exposure is preferred
• Interest and success in working at the intersection of AI and strategy, with a proven ability to integrate these areas effectively.
• Enthusiastic and curious adopter of AI in both personal and professional settings, showcasing a passion for emerging technologies.

• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Empathy, adaptability and high personal impact

• Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset

• Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks

• Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, team leadership

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:

ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

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.

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.