Data Office Consultant

The Data Office Consultant will be located close to one of our US offices and help provide data advisory services to our Client Service Teams and Practice Areas. Using an in-depth understanding of the healthcare data landscape, existing data partnerships, and internal processes, the consultant will advise ZS stakeholders on the potential data options to support ZS clients and internal projects while ensuring the compliant use of data.

The consultant may also engage in supporting data strategy projects, including data sourcing strategy, value creation, data portfolio optimization, and more. The role has high visibility within the firm and works collaboratively with the Data Strategy and Data Office team located in North America, Europe, and India, as well as various practice areas.

• Maintain an in-depth understanding and expertise in the U.S. healthcare data landscape, including key data assets available at ZS and through our partnerships with data vendors.
• Collaborate closely with ZS practices and client service team leaders to identify data needs, advise on viable data partners, determine engagement models with data partners, and related activities that contribute to the development of new ZS offerings, assets, and solutions that leverage data.
• Contribute to building and managing relationships with key data providers in the U.S., working collaboratively with the team to maintain positive relationships with data partners.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert to support teams in practice area innovation, client project proposals, client discussions, thought leadership, and other initiatives where data expertise is needed.
• As needed, partner with ZS leaders and client teams to sell and deliver Data Strategy projects for Life Science clients, including project scoping, approach definition, project management and execution, communication, people management, and more.
• Define and build long‑term Data Office assets and offerings (new capabilities, frameworks, processes, and tools).
• Expand awareness, knowledge, and usage of data partnerships within the firm; communicate use cases, facilitate training, create thought leadership documents, and more.
• Collaborate with an extended team of diverse skill sets (knowledge management, technologists, business operations, etc.).
• Partner with the Senior Leadership team and oversee local project management, including project planning, staffing management, people growth, and coaching junior members.
• Adhere to and supervise team members' adherence to compliance standards in all activities.

• Bachelor's or master's degree required, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework.
• Minimum of 5‑6 years of relevant job experience; prior experience in Data Office, Data Strategy, and Life Science, working with consultancy firms, life science companies, or healthcare data providers preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare data and experience in its practical applications (e.g., patient‑level EHR, claims, omics, RWD/RWE projects).
• 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.

• 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.

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. The program includes robust skills‑building initiatives, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture that encourages meaningful work and growth as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in the United States, visit the ZS US office locations page.

We are committed to a flexible and connected way of working that combines work from home and on‑site presence at clients or ZS offices for the majority of the week. This model supports both planned and spontaneous face‑to‑face interactions while fostering collaboration and innovation.

Client‑facing ZSers are required to travel, with business needs of projects and clients as priority. Some projects may be local, but all client‑facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed to strengthen relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth.

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.