AI Transformation Consultant

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.

As a Consultant in ZS's Strategy Insights & Planning AI Practice Area
, you will work at the intersection of AI and strategy - leading engagements that help pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare organizations unlock measurable value from Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI. You will own client work streams end to end, acting as the primary point of contact and translating ambiguous business problems into clear, executable AI strategies,transformationroadmapsand value cases. You will structure and pressure-test market,technology and competitive research, then synthesize the findings into executive-ready recommendations that senior stakeholders can act on.

You will lead the design of enterprise AI operating models, governance and responsible-AI programs, and guide clients through implementation,adoption and value realization. Partnering closely with data scientists, machine learningengineersand technology teams, you will ensure that technical solutions stay aligned to commercialobjectivesand scale effectively. You will manage scope, timelines,risksand quality across multiple engagements simultaneously, while coaching and developing Associates and Associate Consultants on your teams.

You will also contribute to business development and thought leadership, helping to grow ZS's AI practice and shape the future of AI in healthcare.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in consulting, strategy, analytics, digital transformationor AI-related roles, includinga track recordof leading work streams and owning client relationships (or related experience).
• AMaster'sor PhD in a quantitative,scientificor data-oriented discipline (e.g.Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Life Sciences) is preferred; a strong data-science or AI orientation is more important than a specific degree.
• Demonstrated ability to work at the intersection of AI, businessstrategyand healthcare - translating AI and Generative AI capability into commercial value across research, commercial and operational functions.
• Hands-on familiarity with AI, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), automation and advanced analytics, and a genuine enthusiasm for adopting emerging technologies in your work.
• Exceptional unstructured problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations for senior audiences.
• Strong project-management,communication and stakeholder-influencing skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts credibly to non-technical executives.
• Exposure to healthcare, pharmaceuticals,biotechnologyor medical technology is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English.
• Client-first mentality.
• Intense work ethic.
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach.

• 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

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,…