Strategy 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. Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant - Market Access and PricingZS's B2B - Access & Value Realization 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 across the Market Access, Pricing, and Revenue Management environment. Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant - Market Access and PricingStrategy 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:  Conduct and analyze market research (primary and secondary) to generate actionable insights on therapeutic landscapes, treatment trends, and stakeholder needs – particularly focusing on payers (national, regional, local), providers, and other access decision-makers.Monitor competitors, and market dynamics, access & price value drivers, develop forecasts payer landscape assessments, and support strategic decisions for product development (including evidence generation), commercialization, and launch planning, and market access pull through (incl. negotiations).Work with project leadership to define project scope, structure analyses, and develop effective approach to address client needs.Lead project task execution by ensuring progress, organizing project data and coordinating team meetings with cross-functional team members.Conduct issue analysis and develop hypotheses on the key client issues in access, pricing, and value realization.Design and execute qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to test and analyze hypotheses and derive insights that inform client strategy.Synthesize findings, develop recommendations, and communicate results clearly and persuasively to clients and internal teams.Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and practice areas. practice area (e.g. global & local access & pricing trends, intersection of access & analytics + digital & AI, access pull through.Participate in business development.Contribute to internal firm activities.Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering skill development, personal and professional growth.Contribute to internal firm activities, including advancing the practice’s expertise and reputation in the market.Conduct and analyze market research (primary and secondary) to generate actionable insights on therapeutic landscapes, treatment trends, and stakeholder needs - particularly focusing on payers (national, regional, local), providers, and other access decision-makers. Monitor competitors and market dynamics, develop forecasts, and support strategic decisions for product development, commercialization, and launch planning.Work with project leadership to define project scope and develop approach.Lead project task execution by ensuring progress, organizing project data and coordinating team meetings.Conduct issue analysis and develop hypotheses on the key client issues.Design and execute qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to test and analyze hypotheses.Synthesize findings, develop recommendations, and communicate results to clients and internal teams.Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and practice areas.Participate in business development.Contribute to internal firm activities.Coach and mentor junior team members.What You’ll Bring:MBA with a strong academic record. Alternately, candidates may possess a PhD in marketing, economics, decision sciences or related field with a business application. In lieu of an MBA or PhD, 5-8 years of relevant work experience may substitute.3 years of qualitative and quantitative pharma market access and pricing experience.High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative.Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, leading and managing teams.Effective oral and written communication skills that enable personal impact with senior-level decision makers.Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset.Analytic problem-solving skills, with a creative and innovative outlook;Client service orientation.Client-first mentality.Intense work ethic.Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach.How You’ll Grow:Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathwaysMilestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunitiesInternal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansionsHybrid Working Model:ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are on-site 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. 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.