Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant - Digital Strategy

Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant - Digital Strategy

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.

• 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. Assist in driving the project forward to ensure project goals and deadlines are met
• Contribute to digital strategy initiatives by bridging business and technology – understanding how marketing, analytics, and digital tools intersect to drive client impact
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders, such as marketing, product, and technology teams, to translate business needs into actionable digital and analytical solutions
• Advance problem‑solving skills and improve ZS’s capabilities
• Mentor and support development of associates on your projects and teams

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a field with quantitative coursework such as business, economics, marketing, psychology, life sciences and social sciences
• 3‑5 years of relevant post‑study experience preferred (e.g., associate product management, business analysis, digital marketing strategy)
• Aptitude for digital strategy – understanding how business objectives, data, and technology converge to inform marketing and product decisions
• 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
• 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

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.

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 progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client‑facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client‑facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

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.

To complete your application, candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on‑line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

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