Medical Affairs Manager

Zs Associates; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards package

Robust skills-building programs

Hybrid working model

Travel opportunities

Job summary

A leading management consulting firm based in the United States seeks a Medical Affairs Manager. This role involves leading direct client interactions, managing consultant teams, and providing thought leadership throughout the product lifecycle. Candidates should have 6-8+ years of prior experience in management consulting, a strong academic background, and excellent communication skills. The position encourages a hybrid working model with a focus on both client engagement and internal collaboration.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of prior management consulting experience, preferably in medical affairs or life sciences.
• Experience with VP and C-suite executives.
• Strong academic record and business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct client interaction in Medical Affairs and RWE.
• Motivate and coach project team members.
• Establish and maintain ongoing client relationships.
• Provide thought leadership and innovation in projects.

Skills

Client management experience

Analytic problem solving

Communication skills

Strong decision-making

Organizational skills

Fluency in English

Education

MBA / PhD / MD from a top university

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.

Medical Affairs Manager

What You’ll Do

• Lead direct client interaction in Medical Affairs, RWE, and HEOR across the product lifecycle managing multiple projects simultaneously;
• Motivate, coach and serve as a role model for project team members;
• Own responsibility for work product quality and relevance to client decisions;
• Update senior leaders and prepare and present the majority of client presentations;
• Establish or maintain ongoing client relationships with key decision makers that drive new business development;
• Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and across practice areas;
• Support development of firm capabilities and offerings (recruitment, training, internal initiatives)

What You’ll Bring

• MBA / Phd / MD from a top university strongly preferred but not essential, with a record of strong academic performance;
• Approximately 6-8+ years of prior management consulting experience, preferably in medical affairs, life sciences/pharmaceuticals but not essential;
• Client management experience with VP and C‑suite executives;
• Record of successful and continued business development;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form;
• Strong decision‑making skills and the ability to influence others;
• Analytic problem solving skills, with an ability both to see the big picture and delve into details;
• Excellent organization & planning skills.

What You’ll Bring

• 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 magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face‑to‑face connections.

Travel

Travel is a requirement at ZS 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.