Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant- Emerging Pharma

ZS • South San Francisco, CA

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that combines data, science, technology, and human ingenuity to develop solutions for patients, caregivers, and consumers. Its Insights & Analytics group partners with clients to address business challenges through rigorous research, advanced data analytics, problem-solving, and industry expertise. Strategy Insights & Planning Consultants deliver high-quality client solutions and may work on multiple projects simultaneously. As they advance, consultants may specialize in an industry, practice area, or client relationship. The position involves working with project leadership, analyzing client issues, developing recommendations, communicating findings, contributing to business development and internal firm activities, and coaching junior colleagues. The role follows a hybrid model, combining work from home with on-site presence at client locations or ZS offices for most of the week. Travel is required as needed for client-facing work. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• MBA with a bachelor's degree and often graduate degrees, with a strong academic record in business, economics, marketing, psychology, physical or life sciences, engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, or a related field; alternatively, a PhD in marketing, economics, decision sciences, or a 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 relevant post-MBA work experience and 3–5 years of pre-MBA work 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 to make an impact with senior-level decision makers.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
• Analytic problem-solving skills and a creative, innovative outlook.
• Client service orientation.
• Fluency in English.
• Client-first mentality.
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Submission of an online application, including a full set of official or unofficial transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Work with project leadership to define project scope and develop the project approach.
• Lead project task execution by ensuring progress, organizing project data, and coordinating team meetings.
• Conduct issue analysis and develop hypotheses about 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

• Comprehensive total rewards package supporting health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development.
• Skills-building programs.
• Multiple career progression paths.
• Internal mobility opportunities.
• Collaborative culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level