Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant- Medical Affairs

ZS; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your problem-solving skills and quantitative expertise to tackle complex business challenges. You will conduct market research, design custom analyses, and communicate results to clients, all while developing strong relationships and mentoring junior team members. This innovative firm values diversity and personal growth, offering a collaborative culture that empowers you to thrive both individually and as part of a global team. If you're passionate about making a difference and driving impactful solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and well-being benefits

Financial planning

Annual leave

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Skills development programs

Career progression options

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree with quantitative coursework required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to client business problems using problem-solving skills.
• Conduct market research to derive insights for client decision-making.

Skills

Problem-solving

Market research

Communication

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in quantitative fields

Relevant professional experience (2-5 years)

Tools

Excel

Access

Confirmit

ZS's proprietary software

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, our most valuable asset is our people. 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 engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage, and passion to drive life-changing impact at ZS.

Our most valuable asset is our people.

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to help our ZSers cultivate community spaces, obtain resources to thrive, and share their passions.

Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant - Medical Affairs

ZS's Strategy Insights and Planning teams partner with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis, underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.

What you’ll do

1. Leverage problem-solving skills and frameworks to develop solutions to our clients' business problems.
2. Assist in structuring and conducting market research and/or desk research to derive insights and contribute to client decision-making.
3. Design custom analyses using tools like Excel, Access, Confirmit, and ZS's proprietary software.
4. Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations.
5. Develop client relationships and serve as a key point of contact on certain aspects of projects.
6. Actively support management of the program plan and conduct regular status updates with the client—risk and issue mitigation. You will also assist in driving the project forward to ensure goals and deadlines are met.
7. Advance problem-solving skills and improve ZS's capabilities.
8. Mentor and support the development of Associates on your projects and teams.

What you’ll bring

1. PhD or Master’s degree with quantitative coursework in fields such as business, economics, marketing, psychology, life sciences, or social sciences. In lieu of a PhD, 2-5 years of relevant professional experience will be considered.
2. High motivation, good work ethic, maturity, and personal initiative.
3. Strong oral and written communication skills.
4. Empathy, adaptability, and high personal impact.
5. Strong attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset.
6. Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks.
7. Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, team leadership.

Perks & Benefits:

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth, and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options, internal mobility paths, and collaborative culture empower you to thrive as an individual and a global team member.

We are committed to providing a flexible and connected way of working—combining work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of the week. The culture and innovation at ZS thrive in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face interactions.

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 offers opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We value candidates from all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by law.

To Complete Your Application:

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.

Find out more at:

www.zs.com