ZS Associates

Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant - Key Account Management

ZS Associates$110K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MBA or PhD in related fields or 5-8 years of relevant work experience as an alternative.
  • Up to 3 years of post-MBA and 3-5 years of pre-MBA experience required.
  • Consulting experience in healthcare and life sciences is essential.
  • In-depth knowledge of US/global pharma market access and pricing.
  • Strong communication skills to engage with senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

  • Define project scope and develop approach with project leadership.
  • Lead and organize project execution tasks and team coordination.
  • Conduct analysis and develop hypotheses on client issues.
  • Design and execute both qualitative and quantitative analyses.
  • Synthesize findings into actionable recommendations and share results with clients.
  • Drive thought leadership and innovation in projects and practice areas.
  • Participate in business development and mentor junior team members.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and well-being support.
  • Programs for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Flexible hybrid work model combining remote and on-site work.
  • Opportunities for internal mobility and career progression.
  • Collaborative culture fostering innovation and personal growth.
Full Job Description
Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant - Key Account Management

Strategy Insights & Planning Consultants within the ASI team 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 market access and pricing 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, psychology, physical or life sciences, engineering, applied math, statistics, or related fields. Alternately, candidates may possess a PhD in marketing, economics, decision sciences or related field with a business application. In lieu of an MBA or PhD, 5-8 years of relevant work experience may substitute.
  • Up to 3 years of post-MBA relevant work experience, and 3-5 years of pre-MBA work experience.
  • Consulting experience in the healthcare and life sciences industry
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the US and / or global pharma market access and pricing domain.
  • High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative.
  • Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, leading and managing teams.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills that enable personal impact with senior-level decision makers.
  • Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset.
  • Analytic problem-solving skills, with a creative and innovative outlook;
  • Client service orientation.
  • 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.

If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.

Work Authorization:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.

To complete your application:
An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.

Find Out More At:
www.zs.com

About ZS Associates

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people?a fact that?s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond.
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Size
10,000 employees
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Founded
1983

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