Advisory Manager

What You'll Do

As an Advisory Manager at ZS, you will play a critical role in leading project teams that support pharmaceutical organizations to define and address client‑specific business questions requiring cross‑functional thinking across Commercial and R&D.

• Client Leadership & Impact
• Partner with senior executives to shape strategic choices, guide cross‑functional thinking, and address industry‑wide trends and challenges
• Build trusted client relationships and lead thoughtful conversations on both client priorities and industry trends
• Lead project delivery, ensuring alignment between clients, ZS leadership, and delivery teams
• Communicate interrelated business issues with senior executives and align client stakeholders across functions

• Strategic Problem‑Solving
• Solve complex, often ambiguous, problems by combining data, qualitative insights, and creativity to develop practical, innovative and fit‑for‑purpose solutions
• Develop clear, compelling deliverables that connect the analysis to the recommendation, helping clients make confident decisions
• Ensure smooth project execution by driving progress, structuring key analyses, coordinating team meetings and presenting results that create measurable impact
• Drive business and strategy development by growing a strong book of work through proactive client relationship building, opportunity identification, and collaboration across teams to deliver impactful, high‑quality solutions

• Leadership & Growth
• Coach project teams, creating an environment where people learn, grow, and thrive. Serve as a role model for project team members
• Work with ZS leaders to bring fresh thinking, shape new opportunities, and influence the firm’s future growth
• Champion ZS culture and values. Embody ZS’s values of treating people right, doing the right thing, and getting it right—building an inclusive, purpose‑driven culture

• At least 7‑9 years of relevant work experience in a management consulting firm; candidates with 4+ years of post‑MBA or PhD work experience may be considered
• MBA or an advanced degree in business, economics, marketing, psychology, physical or life sciences, engineering, applied math, statistics, or related fields. Alternatively, candidates may possess a PhD in life sciences, health economics, decision sciences or related field with a business application
• Skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments and aligning diverse perspectives, with strong problem‑solving abilities to address ambiguous challenges and uncover innovative or disruptive solutions
• Ability to understand client needs deeply and tailor solutions that deliver measurable impact
• Strong motivation, work ethic, maturity, and personal initiative
• Thrives in fast‑paced environments, maintaining composure and focus under pressure while effectively managing multiple projects and balancing competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail, with a quality‑focused mindset
• Multi‑disciplinary agility with general management skillset
• Expertise in macro industry and/or functional trends and the ability to apply them to client contexts
• Demonstrates strong business and financial acumen with the ability to interpret strategic documents and financial statements, draw meaningful conclusions, and communicate implications—while also exhibiting sharp business intuition and the agility to quickly grasp and influence executive priorities
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams, with a passion for developing talent
• Passion for learning and intellectually curious

• 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, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as…