Strategy Insights & Planning ConsultantZS'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 - Work with project leadership to define project scope and develop approach.
- Lead project task execution by ensuring progress, organizing project data and coordinating team meetings.
- Conduct issue analysis and develop hypotheses on the key client issues.
- Design and execute qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to test and analyze hypotheses.
- Synthesize findings, develop recommendations, and communicate results to clients and internal teams.
- Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and practice areas.
- Participate in business development.
- Contribute to internal firm activities.
- Coach and mentor junior team members.
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.
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.
