Business Strategy Consultant

5 days ago


Evanston Illinois, United States ZS Full time
About ZS

ZS is a leading management consulting and technology firm that transforms global healthcare and beyond. Our most valuable asset is our people, and we believe that making an impact demands a different approach.

Our Approach

We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop innovative solutions that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant to join our team. As a key member of our Strategy Insights and Planning teams, you will work closely with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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 a 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.
  • Advance problem-solving skills and improve ZS's capabilities.
  • Mentor and support development of Associates on your projects and teams.
Requirements
  • PhD or Masters with bachelor's degree in a field with quantitative coursework such as business, economics, marketing, psychology, life sciences, and social sciences.
  • In lieu of a PhD, 2-5 years of relevant post-study professional experience will be considered.
  • 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.
  • Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks.
  • Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, team leadership.
Perks and 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 empower you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

Why Join ZS?

We are building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond. We recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring.


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