Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant - Provider

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 - Provider

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.

ZS's Provider Industry Vertical builds capabilities for Hospitals and Health Systems to strengthen, diversify and scale their business through data, analytics, technology and human ingenuity. Example projects include designing and running a population health / value-based care analytics capability, building and commercializing digital solutions for the broader community to reduce care gaps, launching a provider-sponsored health plan, patient identification for clinical trials, and many others.

What you'll do

* Leverage problem solving skills and frameworks to develop solutions to our clients business problems

* Assist in structuring and conducting market research and/or desk research to derive insights and contribute to client decision making

* Design custom analyses using tools like Excel, Access, Confirmit and ZS's proprietary software

* 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 certain aspects of projects

* 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 project goals and deadlines are met

* 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.

* 2.5 years of management consulting experience, supporting provider clients

* High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative

* Strong oral and written communication skills

* Empathy, adaptability and high personal impact

* Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset

* Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks

* Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, team leadership

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

Hybrid working model:

ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

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…