Strategic Insights & Planning Associate Consultant

ZS; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, life insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

ZS is seeking an Insights & Analytics Strategy Associate Consultant in Evanston, IL, offering a competitive total rewards package and opportunities to drive life-changing impact in health and life sciences.

The role leverages advanced data analytics and problem-solving to design solutions, mentors Associates, and travels as needed for client engagement. A PhD or Masters with quantitative background is preferred, with English fluency and strong communication expected.

Qualifications

• PhD or Masters with bachelor’s degree in a field with quantitative coursework; in lieu of a PhD, 2–5 years of relevant post-study experience will be considered.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and client-focused mentality.
• Empathy, adaptability, and high personal impact.
• Attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to client business problems using problem-solving frameworks.
• Structure and conduct market or desk research to derive insights for client decisions.
• Design custom analyses using Excel, Access, Confirmit, and ZS software; synthesize results for clients.
• Manage client relationships and act as a key contact on project aspects; monitor and update project plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Self-discipline

Maturity and initiative

Client-facing mindset

English fluency

Strong work ethic

Collaborative spirit

Education

PhD or Masters with bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Excel

Access

Confirmit

ZS proprietary software

Job description

ZS is seeking an Insights & Analytics Strategy Associate Consultant in Evanston, IL, offering a competitive total rewards package and opportunities to drive life-changing impact in health and life sciences.

The role leverages advanced data analytics and problem-solving to design solutions, mentors Associates, and travels as needed for client engagement. A PhD or Masters with quantitative background is preferred, with English fluency and strong communication expected.