Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant - R&D Medical Affairs

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.

 

What you’ll do: Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant in the Insights & Analytics Group will…  

 

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 Consultant - R&D Medical Affairs 

Strategy Insights & Planning Consultants deliver high-quality solutions for our clients

They bring strong unstructured problem-solving abilities, along with advanced analytical, synthesis, and communication skills, and may work across multiple projects simultaneously

As Consultants progress in their careers, they develop specialization in a particular industry, practice area, and/or client relationship. In this role, you will support Medical Affairs teams across the full spectrum of Medical Affairs activities

Clients work side-by-side with ZS Medical Affairs experts to accelerate organizational impact and improve patient outcomes.

 

 

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, bachelor’s, or advanced degree with a strong academic record in research, medical affairs, life sciences, engineering, or a related field.
• Prior consulting or business experience is required.
• In lieu of an MBA or PhD, 6–9+ years of relevant work experience is required

• Up to 3 years of post-PhD or PharmD relevant work experience is required

• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative.