Data Strategy Manager

ZS; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards package

Flexible working model

Skills-building programs

Job summary

ZS is seeking a Data Strategy Manager for its Princeton office. This role involves delivering data strategy solutions for Life Science clients, including project management and client engagement. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills.

ZS offers a flexible hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package to support employee growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant job experience in Data Strategy and Life Science.
• Knowledge of healthcare data applications preferred.
• Strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework.

Responsibilities

• Partner with ZS leaders and client service teams for Data Strategy projects.
• Manage multiple workstreams to fulfill project objectives on-time.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert in client proposals and discussions.

Skills

Data Strategy

Healthcare data

Project management

Client relationship management

Analytic skills

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; second, building relationships and partnerships with a wide range of data providers to enable ZS access and use of the data in innovative offerings and services. The team advises on operating model, governance, data sourcing and generation, data management, value creation, technology enablement and compliance, and helps diagnose current state, develop the data strategy roadmap, design, build and operate strategic data‑related capabilities.

Data Strategy Manager, based in either our Princeton or Philadelphia office, will help deliver world‑class data strategy solutions for Life Science clients, including operating models, data governance, data sourcing, process design, value creation, data catalogs, data compliance and more. This individual will have high visibility within the firm and work collaboratively with the rest of the Data Strategy team located in North America, South America, Europe and India, as well as various client service teams and other practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Partner with ZS leaders and client service teams to sell and deliver Data Strategy projects for Life Science clients, including project scoping, approach definition, project management and execution, communication, people management.
• Serve as a primary day‑to‑day project lead, manage multiple workstreams ensuring fulfillment of project objectives on‑time and on‑budget.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert to support teams in client project proposals, client discussions and thought leadership.
• Build long‑term, trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to develop a significant book of business.
• Stay current on the latest data and domain trends; develop POVs, offerings, frameworks, tools, whitepapers and other thought leadership to build firm intellectual capital.
• Partner with the senior leadership team on people growth and management; mentor and coach junior members on the team, manage and collaborate with an extended global team of diverse skill sets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree required, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework.
• 10+ years of relevant job experience; prior experience in Data Strategy and Life Science, working with consultancy firms, life science companies or healthcare data providers.
• Knowledge of healthcare data and experience with its practical applications (e.g., patient‑level EHR, claims, omics, RWD/RWE projects) preferred.
• Ability to translate unstructured problems into actionable processes and approaches.
• Self‑starter, highly motivated, mature and with personal initiative.
• Executive‑level oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop productive relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Empathy, adaptability and high personal impact.
• Self‑discipline for planning and organizing tasks, and delivering in an unstructured environment.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage competing priorities.

How you’ll grow

• Cross‑functional skills development and 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. Our robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility and deeply collaborative culture give you 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 and ZS offices for the majority of the week, fostering both planned and spontaneous face‑to‑face connections.

Travel

Travel is a requirement for client‑facing ZSers. While some projects may be local, all client‑facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed.

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.