ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. 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 products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business including portfolio strategy, customer insights, research and development, operational and technology transformation, marketing strategy and many more. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage and passion to drive life changing, impact to ZS. Our most valuable asset is our people. At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about. ZS's Business Consulting 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. ZS's Portfolio & Business Development practice area focuses on strategic choices in four related areas: Therapeutic Area & Disease Area Strategy; Pipeline & Pipeline Asset Strategy; Business Development, Licensing, and Mergers & Acquisitions; and New Product Launch & Commercialization. We help clients think about "Where to Play" and "How to Win" choices. "Where to Play" choices include prioritizing business units, therapeutic or disease areas, geographic markets, and platforms and technologies for future growth. "How to Win" choices include identifying products for in-licensing or acquisition, conducting due-diligence and developing integrated strategies for future products from early development through launch. Our solutions are based in rigorous research underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership. STRATEGY INSIGHTS & PLANNING ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultants (SIPACs) create and deliver solutions for our project teams and clients. SIPACs leverage their analytic, synthesis and communication skills to derive insights and solve business problems. In particular, SIPACs support management of the project plan and collaborate with their project team to apply problem-solving frameworks to client issues, support clients in change initiatives and employ standard analytic techniques to help guide client decisions. Responsibilities: * Develop understanding of the broader biopharma and MedTech landscape, including technologies, platforms, and assets in development * Leverage problem solving skills and frameworks to develop solutions to client 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 * Assist in developing client relationships and serve as key point of contact on aspects of projects * Actively support management of the program plan and conduct regular status updates with the client - risk and issue mitigation * Assist in driving the project forward to ensure project goals and deadlines are met * Advance problem-solving skills and improve ZS's capabilities * Guide and mentor Associates on teams Qualifications: * MBA and Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record in business, economics, marketing, psychology, physical or life sciences, engineering, applied math, statistics or related fields. Alternately, candidates may possess a PhD in life sciences, health economics, decision sciences or related field with a business application * In lieu of a PhD, 2-5 years of relevant post-collegiate work experience in a management consulting firm or investment bank may be considered; A demonstrated record of academic success is required. * Candidates with a combination of business experience and scientific/technical backgrounds preferred * Previous financial valuation experience a plus (forecasting, financial modeling, due diligence assessment) * 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 Perks & Benefits: 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. We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections. Considering applying? At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above. ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law. To Complete Your Application: Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. Must have received full COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required upon acceptance of offer of employment. Exemption process available on a limited basis. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE. Find Out More At: www.zs.com