Biotech Strategy & Transformation Associate

Medullan; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, helping biotech and life sciences organizations transform ideas into impact. This Associate Consultant role sits in Discovery Strategy & Transformation, solving challenges at the intersection of science, business, technology, and change for patients, caregivers, and consumers worldwide.

You’ll work on AI adoption, process reimagination, transformation orchestration, change enablement, and value

Qualifications

• At least 2.5 years of relevant experience in consulting, life sciences, strategy, transformation, or business advisory.
• Life sciences or biotech exposure to research, discovery, wet lab, dry lab, bioinformatics or R&D environments.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in biology, bioinformatics, life sciences, engineering, or related field.
• Experience with change management, change enablement, design thinking, lean/process improvement, corporate strategy, technology transformation, or AI adoption.
• Strong structured problem-solving, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to connect scientific and technical topics to broader business objectives, value creation, and ROI.
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative problem-solving approach

Responsibilities

• Support strategy and transformation engagements across biotech and life sciences research organizations.
• Help clients adopt new technologies, including AI, by defining change strategies, user needs, value drivers, and impact metrics.
• Apply design thinking, lean principles, and structured problem solving to ambiguous business and operational challenges.
• Reimagine processes and decision-making approaches to improve efficiency, adoption, and business outcomes.
• Develop analyses, recommendations, and client-ready presentations for scientific, business, and technology stakeholders.
• Facilitate discussions and workshops that help organizations align on priorities, operating models, and transformation plans.

Skills

Biotech experience

Structured problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Client-first mindset

Collaborative spirit

Ability to connect science & business

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in biology, bioinformatics, life sciences, engineering, or related field

Job description

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, helping biotech and life sciences organizations transform ideas into impact. This Associate Consultant role sits in Discovery Strategy & Transformation, solving challenges at the intersection of science, business, technology, and change for patients, caregivers, and consumers worldwide.

You’ll work on AI adoption, process reimagination, transformation orchestration, change enablement, and value