What you'll do: AI Strategy Manager will...
- Client-Building
- Engaging with digital-oriented executives to shape their agendas, developing expertise and ZS capital around AI-based-transformations.
- Consistently deliver high impact and high value client services.
- Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
- Lead with current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business.
- Team/Practice-Building
- Effectively lead and motivate teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
- Developing ZS teams in use of AI personally, and supporting existing ZS teams in their AI pursuits and deployments.
- Provide constructive on-the-job feedback/coaching to team members.
- Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment.
- Play an active role in counseling and mentoring junior consultants within the organization.
What you'll bring:- Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business or Life Sciences.
- MBA or Advanced Degree is highly desirable.
- 8+ years' experience in life science industry management consulting.
- 6+ years' experience in a leadership role within a professional service firm.
- Demonstrate deep healthcare and life sciences industry sector knowledge with a functional expertise across operations.
- Demonstrated experience in driving agenda setting services at the "C" level of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device companies. C-Suite executive-level presence and communication. Prior experience in technology led transformation programs.
- Strong credentials and demonstrated success in tech strategy and Enterprise Architecture.
- Demonstrated passion and impact in AI-oriented domain spaces.
- Prior experience in Cloud data strategy and AI infusion.
- A forward thinker and self-starter that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to learning new knowledge.
- Ability to lead a virtual team of consulting professionals across multiple projects.
- A high level of motivation and self-starting attitude.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge.
- A willingness to travel to meet client needs
- Strong client engagement/communication skillset
- Fluency in English
- Client-first mentality
- Intense work ethic
- Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
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.
