Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant

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 and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.

What you'll do

• Lead and support market research projects for a global biopharmaceutical client, helping answer key commercial and strategic business questions.
• Design and execute primary and secondary market research initiatives, synthesizing findings into actionable recommendations for clients.
• Partner directly with client stakeholders and serve as a day-to-day point of contact for project updates, deliverables and strategic discussions.
• Coordinate and manage project execution across global teams, including colleagues based in India and Argentina, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to timelines.
• Conduct market research analyses and leverage data to uncover insights related to customer needs, market dynamics and business opportunities.
• Translate complex research findings into clear, compelling presentations and recommendations for both client and internal leadership teams.
• Support project planning, risk management and status communications to ensure successful project delivery.
• Contribute to the development of junior team members through coaching, mentorship and collaborative problem solving.
• Demonstrate curiosity, attention to detail and a willingness to learn while developing expertise in the healthcare and life sciences industry.

What you'll bring

• PhD or Master's degree with a bachelor's degree in business, economics, marketing, psychology, life sciences, social sciences or another quantitative discipline. In lieu of a PhD, candidates with 2-5 years of relevant professional experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of professional experience outside of academic research, ideally in market research, consulting, strategic insights, customer insights or a related business-focused environment.
• Experience managing client relationships and presenting findings to stakeholders.
  Strong market research experience, including primary and/or secondary research methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and collaborate with global teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Proven ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop expertise in the healthcare and life sciences industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare industry.
• Previous consulting experience, either at a consulting firm or in a client-facing advisory role.
• Experience supporting commercial strategy, customer insights, brand strategy or market access initiatives.

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.