Data Strategy Consultant - Medtech

Zs Associates; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards package

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Zs Associates is seeking a Data Strategy Consultant to join their team in Princeton, NJ. In this role, you will be responsible for developing enterprise data strategies and engage in hands-on delivery of data programs across multiple sectors, including MedTech and Health Insurance. You will work collaboratively with teams across the firm while mentoring junior members and managing client relationships.

The ideal candidate should have a strong educational background, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and exceptional communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between remote and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in data strategy or data governance.
• Working knowledge of core data capabilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of enterprise data strategy engagements.
• Partner with the Senior Leadership team.
• Manage multiple workstreams ensuring project delivery on time.

Skills

Data strategy

Data governance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree

Job description

The Data Strategy Consultant will be located close to one of our East Coast U.S. offices and will help deliver world‑class solutions that shape and execute enterprise data strategies, primarily in the MedTech, Health Insurance, or Travel & Hospitality sectors. This includes developing data organizations and Data Offices, designing governance and operating models, strengthening AI‑ready data foundations, driving data portfolio optimization and value realization, and leading hands‑on delivery of data programs. This individual will have high visibility within the firm and will work collaboratively with the broader Data Strategy team across the Americas, Europe & India, as well as with colleagues across multiple practice areas (e.g., R&D Excellence, Digital Strategy, Technology Advisory, Compliance, and others).

What You’ll Do:

• Build and maintain deep expertise in enterprise data strategy, data ecosystems and AI‑ready data foundations across industries, with strong understanding of U.S. data landscape.
• Lead (in collaboration with ZS’ internal and client‑facing teams) the design and execution of enterprise data strategy engagements, including defining data vision, operating models and multi‑year transformation roadmaps that address critical client challenges and build AI‑ready data foundations.
• Shape and implement strategic data capabilities that strengthen how organizations manage, govern and use data to drive measurable business value and competitive advantage.
• Serve as a primary day‑to‑day project lead, manage multiple workstreams ensuring fulfillment of project objective on‑time and on‑budget.
• Partner with the Senior Leadership team and assist in project management responsibility, including project planning, staffing management, and people growth.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders and lead presentations related to project deliverables, brainstorming, discussions, status updates, etc.
• Manage and collaborate with an extended global team of diverse skill sets (knowledge management, data technologists, business operations, etc.).
• Mentor/coach junior members in the team, inside and outside projects.
• Help build long‑term Data Strategy assets and offerings.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert to support teams in client project proposals, client discussions, thought leadership, etc., where data expertise is needed.
• Contribute to developing POVs on data strategy innovations to build firm intellectual capital and thought leadership.
• Contribute to building and managing relationships with key data partners in the US.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree required, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in data strategy, data governance, data management or enterprise data transformation; consulting, MedTech, Health Insurance, Travel & Hospitality, or cross‑industry experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of core data strategy capabilities (e.g., operating models, data governance, data products), with the ability to quickly build depth in new domains and topics.
• Ability to translate unstructured problems into actionable processes and approaches.
• Self‑starter with high motivation, maturity and personal initiative, and a strong bias toward action and delivering tangible outcomes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Empathy, adaptability, and high personal impact, with the ability to adapt to diverse clients, industries, cultures and cross‑functional teams (business and technology alike).
• Self‑discipline for planning and organizing tasks, and delivering in an unstructured environment.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in ambiguous environments, structuring problems, forming hypotheses and driving work forward with limited oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to manage small teams or workstreams, providing direction, oversight and coaching to ensure high‑quality delivery.
• Fluency in English.
• Client‑first mentality.
• Intense work ethic.
• Collaborative spirit and problem‑solving approach.

How You’ll Grow:

• Cross‑functional skills development & custom learning pathways.
• Milestone training programs 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 programs, 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 culture 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 by working in different environments and cultures.

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.