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Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant - Research and Development

ZS · South San Francisco, CA · 3 mo ago
HybridBusiness DevelopmentFull-time

About the role

The Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant at ZS plays a crucial role in helping clients tackle complex business challenges through advanced data analytics and strategic planning. This position requires a combination of analytical skills, client service orientation, and the ability to lead and manage teams.

Responsibilities

  • Work with project leadership to define project scope and develop approach.
  • Research and develop hypotheses on key client issues.
  • Design and execute qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to test and analyze hypotheses.
  • Synthesize findings, develop recommendations, and communicate results to clients and internal teams.
  • Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and practice areas.
  • Participate in business development.
  • Contribute to internal firm activities.
  • Coach and mentor junior team members.

Requirements

  • MBA with bachelor's (or equivalent) degree in business, economics, marketing, psychology, physical or life sciences, engineering, applied math, statistics, or related fields.
  • Up to 3 years of post-MBA relevant work experience, and 3-5 years of pre-MBA work experience.
  • High motivation, good work ethic, maturity, and personal initiative.
  • Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, leading and managing teams.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills that enable personal impact with senior-level decision makers.
  • Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset.
  • Analytic problem-solving skills, with a creative and innovative outlook.
  • A client-first mentality.
  • An intense work ethic.
  • A collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach.

Qualifications

  • Passion for driving life-changing impact.
  • Experience in strategy insights and planning.
  • Consulting experience from Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG, or similar firms.
  • Research and development or drug discovery experience is desired.

Skills

  • Advanced data analytics and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong analytic, synthesis, and communication skills.
  • Leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and quality focus.
  • An innovative and creative outlook.
  • A client-first mentality.
  • An intense work ethic.
  • A collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach.

Benefits

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. This includes:

  • 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.

Additionally, ZS offers a hybrid working model, allowing employees to balance work from home and on-site presence. Travel is a requirement for client-facing positions, but it also provides opportunities for strengthening client relationships, gaining diverse experiences, and enhancing professional growth.

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