Advisory Manager

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.
What You'll Do

• Works with clients who have broad, cross-functional responsibilities to help them make strategic choices about their business and/or transform their organization
• Lead discussions with client senior management on both client-specific matters and issues affecting the broader healthcare landscape
• Communicates interrelated business issues with senior executives and align stakeholders across functions
• Address situations without clear problem statements to find new solutions and/or disruptive innovation
• Build and nurture senior level client relationships
• Structure and develop client deliverables in PowerPoint, including "telling the story " with supporting analysis in a clear and effective manner
• Drive project task execution by ensuring progress, organizing project data, and coordinating team meetings and guiding and teaching more junior team members
• Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects, practices and clients

• Motivate, coach, and serve as a role model for project team members
• Drive business and strategy development
• Integrate within our values driven culture as a team player ;

What You'll Bring

• 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
• At least 4 years of post-MBA or PhD work experience; in lieu of an MBA or PhD, candidates with 7-9 years of relevant work experience in a management consulting firm may be considered
• Ability to communicate interrelated business issues with senior executives
• Problem-solving skills to address situations without clear problem statements to find new solutions and/or disruptive innovation
• Aptitude for and enjoyment of leading and managing teams
• Enjoys fast-paced work environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset
• Multi-disciplinary agility with general management skillset
• Expertise in macro industry and/or functional trends.
• Exhibits strong business intuition and ability to quickly learn and shape executive agenda
• English fluency preferred

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 progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
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.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
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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