Advisory Consultant - Business Advisory

ZS•Boston, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it. We transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Advisory Consultants within the Business Advisory Beacon at ZS are part of a team focused on building and incubating the firm's strategic advisory capabilities. We target building and strengthening relationships with a diverse range of Commercial and R&D decision-makers. We serve them on topics that are cross-functional and relevant to their higher business priorities.

Requirements

At least 5-8 years of relevant work experience in a management consulting firm. Candidates with MBA or PhD and 3+ years of relevant experience may be considered
Relevant MBA or an advanced degree ideally in business, economics, marketing, psychology, physical or life sciences, engineering, applied math, statistics, or related fields. Relevant PhD ideally in life sciences, health economics, decision sciences or related field with a business application
Strong oral and verbal professional communication skills
Skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments and aligning diverse perspectives, with strong problem-solving abilities to address ambiguous challenges and uncover innovative or disruptive solutions
Ability to understand client needs deeply and tailor solutions that deliver measurable impact
Strong motivation, work ethic, maturity, and personal initiative
Thrives in fast-paced environments, maintaining composure and focus under pressure while effectively managing multiple projects and balancing competing priorities
Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset
Expertise in macro industry and/or functional trends and the ability to apply them to client contexts
Demonstrates strong business and financial acumen with the ability to interpret strategic documents and financial statements, draw meaningful conclusions, and communicate implications—while also exhibiting sharp business intuition and the agility to quickly grasp and influence executive priorities
Proven experience in leading and managing teams, with a passion for developing talent
Passion for learning and intellectually curious
Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.
An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

Responsibilities

Work with project leadership to shape strategic choices, guide cross-functional thinking, and address industry-wide trends and challenges
Support and share ownership of end-to-end project delivery by collaborating with clients, ZS leadership, and delivery team members to ensure effective coordination and successful outcomes
Communicate interrelated business issues to clients and internal teams
Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects, practices and clients
Tackle complex, often ambiguous, problems by combining data, qualitative insights, and creativity to develop practical, innovative and fit-for-purpose solutions
Develop clear, compelling deliverables that connect analysis to the recommendation, helping clients make confident decisions
Lead project task execution by driving progress, organizing project data, structuring key analyses, coordinating team meetings and presenting results that create measurable impact
Participate and support in business development
Contribute to internal firm initiatives
Champion ZS culture and values. Integrate within our values driven culture as a team player; Embody ZS’s values of treating people right, doing the right thing, and getting it right
Actively participate in and support team & office events to cultivate an engaging, inclusive ZS work life beyond day-to-day project work