Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant

ZS Associates, Inc.•South San Francisco, CA

68d•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. ZS'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 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.

Requirements

MBA with a strong academic record. 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.
3 years of qualitative and quantitative pharma market research/Life Sciences experience.
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.
Client-first mentality.
Intense work ethic.
Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

Conduct and analyze market research (primary and secondary) to generate actionable insights on therapeutic landscapes, treatment trends, and stakeholder needs.
Monitor competitors and market dynamics, develop forecasts, and support strategic decisions for product development, commercialization, and launch planning.
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.

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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