Data Strategy Solutions Associate Consultant

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Data Strategy Associate Consultant

ZS's Data Strategy and Partnershipshas 2 pillars: First, advising clients on all matters related to Data Strategy. With the explosion of healthcare data and new applications, Data Strategy has emerged as a key strategic initiative for many Life Science companies. The team advises clients on operating models, governance, data sourcing and generation, data management, value creation, technology enablement and compliance. In close collaboration with the Digital and Technology practice, we help diagnose and roadmap the data strategy journey, design, build and operate strategic capabilities. The second pillar is building relationships and partnerships with a wide range of data providers to enable ZS access and use of the data in innovative offerings and services.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain a comprehensive level understanding and expertise on healthcare data globally;
• Collaborate with ZS' internal and client-facing teams to define approaches to address our clients 'needs;
• Assist in defining capabilities, building frameworks, processes, and tools to support data strategy;
• Partner with project leads in delivering projects and assist in project management responsibility such as project plans, people management, staffing and risk mitigation;
• Collaborate with other team members across the globe and ensure seamless communication and sharing/ undertaking tasks;
• Manage direct / indirect client communications as per the assigned responsibility in the project;
• Manage and collaborate with an extended team of diverse skill sets (knowledge management, technologists, business operations, etc.);

• Mentor/coach junior members in the team, as needed;
• Help build long term Data Strategy assets and offerings in collaboration with Digital and Technology teams.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or master's degree required, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework;
• 2-4 years of relevant job experience; prior experience working with consultancy firms or healthcare data provider preferred;
• Knowledge of healthcare data and experience of its practical applications (e.g. patient-level EMR, claims, omics, data and experience with RWD/RWE projects or omics data) would be a bonus.

Additional Skills:

• Ability to translate unstructured problems into actionable processes and approaches.
• Can think strategically, support definition and management of data standards and protocols;
• Self-starter, with high motivation, maturity and personal initiative;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Fluency in English, other European languages would be a plus;
• Able to empathize with client frustrations and problem-solve effective solutions;
• Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks, and delivering in an unstructured environment;
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.

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.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.

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.

ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. In order to keep its employees safe, ZS recommends that all its employees and contractors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination can be provided upon acceptance of offer of employment. Exemption process available on a limited basis.

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