Advisory Consultant - Business Advisory

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.

Advisory Consultants within the Business Advisory Beacon at ZS are part of a team focused on building and incubating the firm's strategic advisory capabilities. We target building and strengthening relationships with a diverse range of Commercial and R&D decision-makers. We serve them on topics that are cross-functional and relevant to their higher business priorities.

What You’ll Do

As an Advisory Consultant at ZS, you will play a critical role in working on projects that support Pharma organizations to define and address client-specific business questions that require cross-functional thinking across Commercial and R&D:

• Project Execution & Impact
• Work with project leadership to shape strategic choices, guide cross-functional thinking, and address industry-wide trends and challenges
• Support and share ownership of end-to-end project delivery by collaborating with clients, ZS leadership, and delivery team members to ensure effective coordination and successful outcomes
• Communicate interrelated business issues to clients and internal teams
• Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects, practices and clients
• Strategic Problem-Solving & Delivery
• Tackle complex, often ambiguous, problems by combining data, qualitative insights, and creativity to develop practical, innovative and fit-for-purpose solutions
• Develop clear, compelling deliverables that connect analysis to the recommendation, helping clients make confident decisions
• Lead project task execution by driving progress, organizing project data, structuring key analyses, coordinating team meetings and presenting results that create measurable impact
• Participate and support in business development
• Culture & Growth
• Contribute to internal firm initiatives
• Champion ZS culture and values. Integrate within our values driven culture as a team player; Embody ZS’s values of treating people right, doing the right thing, and getting it right
• Actively participate in and support team & office events to cultivate an engaging, inclusive ZS work life beyond day-to-day project work

What You’ll Bring

• At least 5-8 years of relevant work experience in a management consulting firm. Candidates with MBA or PhD and 3+ years of relevant experience may be considered
• Relevant MBA or an advanced degree ideally in business, economics, marketing, psychology, physical or life sciences, engineering, applied math, statistics, or related fields. Relevant PhD ideally in life sciences, health economics, decision sciences or related field with a business application
• Strong oral and verbal professional communication skills
• Skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments and aligning diverse perspectives, with strong problem-solving abilities to address ambiguous challenges and uncover innovative or disruptive solutions
• Ability to understand client needs deeply and tailor solutions that deliver measurable impact
• Strong motivation, work ethic, maturity, and personal initiative
• Thrives in fast-paced environments, maintaining composure and focus under pressure while effectively managing multiple projects and balancing competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset
• Expertise in macro industry and/or functional trends and the ability to apply them to client contexts
• Demonstrates strong business and financial acumen with the ability to interpret strategic documents and financial statements, draw meaningful conclusions, and communicate implications—while also exhibiting sharp business intuition and the agility to quickly grasp and influence executive priorities
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams, with a passion for developing talent
• Passion for learning and intellectually curious

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 , visit .

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.