Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant

ZS Associates, Inc.•South San Francisco, CA

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As 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. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS. 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.

Requirements

PhD or Masters with bachelor's degree in a field with quantitative coursework such as business, economics, marketing, psychology, life sciences and social sciences. In lieu of a PhD, 2-5 years of relevant post-study professional experience will be considered.
High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative
Strong oral and written communication skills
Empathy, adaptability and high personal impact
Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset
Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks
Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, team leadership
Fluency in English
Client-first mentality
Intense work ethic
Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

Responsibilities

Leverage problem solving skills and frameworks to develop solutions to our clients business problems
Assist in structuring and conducting market research and/or desk research to derive insights and contribute to client decision making
Design custom analyses using tools like Excel, Access, Confirmit and ZS's proprietary software
Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations
Develop client relationships and serve as key point of contact on certain aspects of projects
Actively support management of the program plan and conduct regular status updates with the client - risk and issue mitigation. You will also assist in driving the project forward to ensure project goals and deadlines are met
Advance problem-solving skills and improve ZS's capabilities
Mentor and support development of Associates on your projects and teams

Benefits

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
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development.
Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

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