Data Office Consultant

Zs Associates; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards package

Flexible working model

Skills-building programs

Career progression paths

Job summary

ZS Associates is looking for a Data Office Consultant to provide data advisory services and support data strategy projects within the firm. The role requires expertise in the healthcare data landscape and involves collaborating with client-service teams to identify data needs and contribute to the development of new solutions.

This position offers a chance to mentor junior team members, manage projects, and maintain compliance while delivering impactful data-driven solutions to Life Science clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–6 years of relevant job experience, preferably in Data Office or Data Strategy.
• Knowledge of healthcare data and its practical applications.
• Ability to translate unstructured problems into actionable processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of the US healthcare data landscape.
• Collaborate with client-service teams to identify data needs.
• Build relationships with key data providers in the US.
• Support teams in innovation and client-project proposals.
• Manage data strategy projects for Life Science clients.

Skills

Understanding of US healthcare data

Analytic and quantitative skills

Strong communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree

Job description

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.

ZS’s Data Strategy and Data Office has two pillars: First, advising clients on all matters related to Data Strategy. With the explosion of healthcare data and new applications, Data Strategy has emerged as a key strategic initiative for many life‑science companies. The team advises clients on operating model, governance, data sourcing and generation, data management, value creation, technology enablement and compliance. In close collaboration with the Digital and Technology practice, we help diagnose and roadmap the data strategy journey, design, build and operate strategic capabilities. The second is the ZS Data Office, dedicated to shepherding ZS’ Data Strategy. We work collaboratively with clients and the client‑service teams, practice areas, expertise centers and enterprise stakeholders to help drive growth and value through the compliant use of data. We build relationships and partnerships with a wide range of data providers to enable ZS access and use of the data in innovative offerings and services.

Data Office Consultant will be located close to one of our US offices and help provide data advisory services to our client‑service teams and practice areas. Using an in‑depth understanding of the healthcare data landscape, existing data partnerships, and internal processes, he/she will advise ZS stakeholders on the potential data options to support ZS clients and internal projects while ensuring the compliant use of data. As a secondary responsibility, the consultant may also engage in supporting data strategy projects, including data sourcing strategy, value creation, data portfolio optimisation, and more. This individual will have high visibility within the firm and work collaboratively with the rest of the Data Strategy and Data Office team located in North America, Europe and India as well as various practice areas (e.g., R&D Excellence, RWE, Digital Strategy, Technology Advisory).

*This is a specialised role which requires passion and expertise, along with a willingness to apprentice within the team and make it a long‑term career.* Please describe for us why you are interested in this role specifically and why you feel you are well qualified for it. Please include this brief description as part of your resume when you submit your application.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain an in‑depth understanding and expertise in the US healthcare data landscape, including key data assets available at ZS and through our partnerships with data vendors.
• Collaborate closely with ZS practices and client‑service team leaders to identify data needs, advise on viable data partners, determine engagement models with data partners, and related activities that contribute to the development of new ZS offerings, assets and solutions that leverage data.
• Contribute to building and managing relationships with key data providers in the US, working collaboratively with the team to maintain positive relationships with data partners.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert to support teams in practice‑area innovation, client‑project proposals, client discussions, thought leadership, and other activities where data expertise is needed.
• As needed, partner with ZS leaders and client teams to sell and deliver Data Strategy projects for Life Science clients, including project scoping, approach definition, project management and execution, communication and people management.
• Define and build long‑term Data Office assets and offerings (new capabilities, frameworks, processes and tools).
• Expand awareness, knowledge and usage of data partnerships within the firm; communicate use cases, facilitate training, create thought‑leadership documents.
• Collaborate with an extended team of diverse skill‑sets (knowledge management, technologists, business operations).
• Partner with the Senior Leadership team and oversee local project management (project planning, staffing management, people growth). Mentor and coach junior members in the team.
• Adhere and supervise team members’ adherence to compliance standards in all activities.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree required, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework.
• Minimum of 5–6 years of relevant job experience; prior experience in Data Office, Data Strategy and Life Science, working with consultancy firms, life‑science companies or healthcare data providers preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare data and experience of its practical applications (e.g., patient‑level EHR, claims, omics, RWD/RWE projects or omics data).
• Ability to translate unstructured problems into actionable processes and approaches.
• Self‑starter, high motivation, maturity and personal initiative.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Empathy, adaptability and high personal impact.
• Self‑discipline for planning and organising tasks, and delivering in an unstructured environment.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.

How you’ll grow:

• Cross‑functional skills development & custom learning pathways.
• Milestone training programmes aligned to career progression opportunities.
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via S‑curves, individual contribution and role expansions.

Perks & Benefits:

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away and professional development. With robust skills‑building programmes, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities and thrive as part of a global community.

Hybrid working model:

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.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement for client‑facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client‑facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences and enhance professional growth.

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.