Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant, Commercial Strategy & Launch Excellence

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
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ZS's Strategy Insights and Planning teams partner with clients to solve complex business challenges and drive meaningful impact across the healthcare industry. This team works closely with commercial leaders, marketers, sales organizations, insights and analytics teams, and other cross‑functional stakeholders to design and execute strategies that improve business performance and customer outcomes.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy solving ambiguous business problems, collaborating across diverse stakeholder groups, and helping organizations successfully bring products to market. Much of the team’s work supports commercialization efforts across the product lifecycle, from launch planning and readiness through post‑launch optimization and growth strategy.

• Partner with client marketing and commercial teams to develop and execute business, brand, and launch strategies.
• Support product launch planning and commercialization efforts, including pre‑launch readiness, launch execution, and post‑launch performance optimization.
• Work across marketing, sales, insights and analytics, market research, and other cross‑functional teams to align stakeholders and drive organizational goals.
• Structure and solve complex, ambiguous business challenges using strategic problem‑solving frameworks and hypothesis‑driven thinking.
• Develop actionable recommendations by synthesizing market research, stakeholder input, industry trends, and business insights.
• Design and facilitate governance models, decision‑making processes, and operating structures that improve cross‑functional collaboration and execution.
• Lead project management and orchestration activities, including workstream coordination, risk management, timeline management, and stakeholder communication.
• Support initiatives focused on sales force effectiveness, sales readiness, customer engagement, and patient experience.
• Create executive‑level presentations, business cases, and strategic narratives that influence decision‑making and drive action.
• Present recommendations and progress updates to client stakeholders and senior leadership teams.
• Develop strong client relationships and serve as a trusted thought partner on key project activities.
• Mentor Associates and contribute to the growth of team capabilities and best practices.

• Master’s degree, PhD, or bachelor’s degree with 2‑5 years of relevant professional experience in consulting, healthcare, life sciences, marketing strategy, commercial operations, business strategy, project management, or related fields.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to bring structure to complex and ambiguous business challenges.
• Experience managing cross‑functional initiatives and driving alignment among multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong…