ZS · 1 day ago
Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life through data and technology. The Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant will help deliver solutions that address the development of data strategy, including data governance, sourcing, and process design.
ConsultingManagement ConsultingMarketing
Responsibilities
Build and maintain a comprehensive level understanding and expertise on healthcare data in the US
Collaborate with ZS' internal and client-facing teams to define approaches to address our clients' needs
Assist in defining capabilities, building frameworks, processes, and tools to support data strategy
Partner with project leads in delivering projects and assist in project management responsibility such as project plans, people management, staffing and risk mitigation
Execute projects tasks across different types of engagements, from strategy to implementation
Collaborate with other team members across the globe and ensure seamless communication and sharing/ undertaking tasks
Manage direct / indirect client communications as per the assigned responsibility in the project
Manage and collaborate with an extended team of diverse skill sets (knowledge management, technologists, business operations, etc.)
Mentor/coach junior members in the team, as needed
Help build long-term Data Strategy assets and offerings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree required, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework
2-4 years of relevant job experience; prior experience working with consultancy firms, life science companies, or healthcare data providers preferred
Knowledge of healthcare data and experience of its practical applications (e.g. patient-level EMR, claims, omics, data and experience with RWD/RWE projects or omics data) would be a plus
Ability to translate unstructured problems into actionable processes and approaches
Self-starter, with high motivation, maturity and personal initiative
Strong oral and written communication skills
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
Fluency in English
Client-first mentality
Intense work ethic
Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
Preferred
Prior experience working with consultancy firms, life science companies, or healthcare data providers preferred
Knowledge of healthcare data and experience of its practical applications (e.g. patient-level EMR, claims, omics, data and experience with RWD/RWE projects or omics data) would be a plus
Benefits
Health and well-being
Financial planning
Annual leave
Personal growth and professional development
Company
ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve life and how we live it.
10001+ employees
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Principal
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