Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant - Marketing & Market Insights

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 Insights & Analytics group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.
Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant
Strategy Insights & Planning Consultants deliver high-quality solutions for our clients. Consultants possess unstructured problem-solving skills as well as strong analytic, synthesis and communication skills. Consultants may work on multiple projects simultaneously. As Consultants advance in their career, they specialize in a particular industry, practice area and/or client relationship.
What You'll Do: Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant in the Strategy and transformation service area will ...

• Work with project leadership to define project scope, develop project approach, and manage workstreams from initiation through delivery
• Lead project execution by organizing project data, managing timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Conduct issue analysis, develop hypotheses, and perform qualitative and quantitative analyses to answer key client business questions
• Support pharmaceutical brand strategy engagements, including brand planning, launch strategy, situational assessments, customer engagement strategy, and market opportunity assessments
• Design and execute qualitative market research, synthesizing insights from primary research, secondary research, and internal client materials into clear, actionable recommendations
• Develop executive-ready presentations and compelling client stories by translating complex analyses into concise, strategic narratives
• Collaborate closely with clients through regular meetings, presentations, and written communications while building trusted client relationships
• Partner with offshore Knowledge Services teams by providing clear direction, reviewing deliverables, ensuring quality, and maintaining consistency across project materials
• Work cross-functionally with Strategy & Transformation, Launch Strategy, and other consulting teams to deliver integrated client solutions
• Contribute to business development efforts, internal initiatives, and thought leadership within the practice.
• Coach, mentor, and provide guidance to junior team members while helping manage project workload and deliverable quality

What You'll Bring

• MBA with bachelor's (and often graduate) degrees with a strong academic record in business, economics, marketing, psychology, physical or life sciences, engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, or related fields. Alternatively, candidates may possess a PhD in marketing, economics, decision sciences, or a related field with business application. In lieu of an MBA or PhD, 5-8 years of relevant work experience may substitute
• Up to 3 years of post-MBA relevant work experience and 3-5 years of pre-MBA work experience
• Experience in management consulting, commercial strategy, market research, brand strategy, or strategic planning, preferably within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical product launches, brand planning, customer engagement strategy, or commercial transformation initiatives is highly preferred
• Strong qualitative research skills, including the ability to synthesize findings from multiple sources into strategic recommendations and compelling client stories
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation development skills with the ability to create polished, client-ready PowerPoint presentations
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into concise, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
• Experience managing project timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Strong client-facing communication skills with the confidence to lead discussions, present recommendations, and build relationships with client stakeholders
• Experience collaborating with global or offshore teams while reviewing work products for quality, accuracy, and consistency
• Aptitude for leading project teams, mentoring junior colleagues, and driving high-quality execution
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a quality-focused mindset
• High motivation, personal initiative, client-first mentality, collaborative spirit, and strong work ethic
• Fluency in English

How you'll grow:

• 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

Perks & Benefits:
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 part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States , visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS .
Hybrid working model:
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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Find Out More At:
www.zs.com
Salary: $160,000.00 - $177,000.00