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Data Strategy Consultant

Zs Associates
London
2 weeks ago
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ZSis a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, our most valuable asset is our people. 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.

Our most valuable asset is our people.

AtZS, 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 part of your success here.Learn moreabout our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.

Data Strategy 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 model, 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 of understanding and expertise on healthcare data globally.
  • Lead (in collaboration with ZS’ internal and client-facing teams) the design and execution of projects addressing our client’s critical data strategy challenges.
  • Assist in defining capabilities, building frameworks, processes, and tools to support data strategy.
  • Serve as a primary day-to-day project lead, manage multiple workstreams ensuring fulfillment of project objectives on-time and on-budget.
  • Partner with the Senior Leadership team and assist in project management responsibility i.e., Project planning, staffing management, people growth, etc.
  • Build relationships with client stakeholders and lead presentations related to project deliverables, brainstorming, discussions, status updates, etc.
  • Manage and collaborate with an extended global team of diverse skill sets (knowledge management, data technologists, business operations, etc.);
  • Mentor/coach junior members in the team, inside and outside projects.
  • Help build long-term Data Strategy assets and offerings.
  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert to support teams in client project proposals, client discussions, thought leadership, etc., where data expertise is needed.
  • Contribute to develop POVs on data strategy innovations to build firm intellectual capital and thought leadership.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor's or master's degree required, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework.
  • 4-6 years of relevant job experience; prior experience working with consultancy firms, life science companies, or healthcare data providers 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 plus.

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.

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're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. 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. An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.

Find Out More At:

www.zs.com


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