Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant - AOR

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.
Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant - AOR
S hape how life-changing therapies reach patients - by helping pharmaceutical companies navigate the payer and market access landscape with sharper intelligence
ZS's Access, Strategy & Implementation team partners with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to solve their most pressing market access chal lenges , by delive ring deep e xper tise on t opics includ ing B2B enga gement, pric ing and value st rategy with ad vanced anal ytics , and va lue narrative shaping . From s trategy to ex ecution, we help en able strong er relationships w ith client 's ke y cust omers , unlock p atient and pr ovider acce ss, opt imize perfo rmance and drive market impact.
The B2B Engagement team is part of ZS's Access, Strategy & Implementation (ASI) team . T he team focus es on serving clients' g o-to- market and in - market brands through pre-launch , launch , and life cycle manage ment . Our team p rovid es dedicated strategic & creative thoug ht partner ship and e xecution for their payer and provider communications , including dri ving the development of value propositions, messaging, and promotional materials from strategy through execution.
As an Associate Consultant , you wil l col laborate with e xperienced con sultants an d client teams to g enerate acti on able insights, evaluate market op portunities , su ppor t pi peline and brand st rategy dec isions and d eliver high quali ty solutions for ou r clients
What you'll do

• Leve r age strate gi c problem s olving skil ls, res earch tech niques , and market a ccess framewor ks to develop sol utions to cl ien t 's business challenges

• Co nduct primary and secondary res earch to generate insights on payer, pr ovider, and mark et dynamics th at inform access and engage men t strat egies

• Distill complex clinical, economic, and health outcomes evidence into clear, persuasive written deliverables , including value propositions, messaging platforms, objection handlers, payer /prov ider narratives, and AMCP-style dossiers

• Read, interpret, and synthesize scientific and HEOR literature (clinical trial publications, real-world evidence, economic models) to ground access strategy in the evidence

• Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations.

• Develop client relationships and serve as key point of contact on aspects of projects

• Su pport pro ject management ac tivities , including wo rk pl anning, timeline mana gement, c ontent review cy cles, and coordination of deliverab les across multi ple stakeholders

• Coordinate across internal functions-including art, production, and design-to move deliverables from concept to final, ensuring each piece is executed on time, on scope, and to a high creative and scientific standard

• Advance problem-solving skills and improve ZS's capabilities

• Mentor and support development of Associates on your projects and teams

What you'll bring

• PhD or Masters with bachelor's degree in a field with quantitative coursework such as business, economics, marketing, psychology, life sciences and social sciences.
• In lieu of a PhD, 2-5 years of relevant post-study professional experience will be considered.

• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative.

• Comfort reading and interpreting scientific, clinical, and health economics literature .

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Empathy, adaptability and emotional intelligence.

• Close attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset.

• Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams and coordinate across internal functions such as art, production, and design

• Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, working in teams.

• 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. For details on total rewards in United States , visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS .
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.
Considering applying?
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 integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
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.
Work Authorization:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.
To complete your application:
An on-line 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
Salary: $120,000.00 - $137,000.00