AI Strategy Leader, Life Sciences & Healthcare

ZS; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Total rewards package

Job summary

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life sciences outcomes. This senior role partners with life sciences clients to drive AI-based transformations and deliver high-impact engagements across a global client base.

Based in the United States with a hybrid work model, you will guide strategic initiatives, lead diverse teams, and mentor consultants while expanding ZS’s influence in healthcare and technology domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business or Life Sciences.
• MBA or Advanced Degree is highly desirable.
• 8+ years’ experience in life science industry management consulting.
• 6+ years’ experience in a leadership role within a professional service firm.
• Demonstrate deep healthcare and life sciences industry sector knowledge with a functional expertise across operations.
• Demonstrated experience in driving agenda setting services at the C level of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device companies; strong communication.
• Strong credentials in tech strategy and Enterprise Architecture; AI-oriented domain experience.
• Prior experience in Cloud data strategy and AI infusion.
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs; English fluency; client-first mentality.

Responsibilities

• Engage with digital-oriented executives to shape agendas and deliver high value client services.
• Lead and mentor diverse teams; develop AI capabilities within the firm.
• Monitor progress, manage risk, and inform stakeholders about outcomes.
• Counsel and mentor junior consultants within the organization.

Skills

Client engagement

Leadership

AI strategy

Healthcare domain

C-level communication

Cloud data strategy

Enterprise Architecture

Team leadership

Travel readiness

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Life Sciences

MBA or Advanced Degree

Tools

Cloud platforms

AI technologies

Job description

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life sciences outcomes. This senior role partners with life sciences clients to drive AI-based transformations and deliver high-impact engagements across a global client base.

Based in the United States with a hybrid work model, you will guide strategic initiatives, lead diverse teams, and mentor consultants while expanding ZS’s influence in healthcare and technology domains.