Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant - Market Research

Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant

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.

ZS's Insights & Analytics 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.

Strategy Insights & Planning Consultants deliver high-quality, insight-driven solutions to help clients solve complex business challenges. This role requires strong unstructured problem-solving skills, along with advanced analytical, research, synthesis, and communication capabilities. Consultants often work across multiple projects simultaneously and, over time, develop deep expertise within a specific industry, practice area, or client relationship.

A key focus of this role is leveraging market research and data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making, particularly within healthcare, life sciences, and related industries.

What You'll Do: Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant in the Insights & Analytics group will...

• Partner with clients to design and implement strategies that enhance sales, marketing, and medical engagement across digital and in-person channels
• Collaborate with project leadership to define project scope, structure problem-solving approaches, and develop actionable workplans
• Lead project execution by managing timelines, organizing data, and coordinating team activities and client communications
• Conduct structured issue analysis and develop hypotheses around key client business challenges
• Design and execute primary and secondary market research studies, including:
• Qualitative methods: in-depth interviews, focus groups, advisory boards
• Quantitative methods: surveys, segmentation, conjoint analysis, and statistical modeling
• Translate business questions into effective research designs and analytical frameworks
• Analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources (market research, real-world data, secondary sources) to generate actionable insights
• Develop clear, insight-driven recommendations and communicate findings to clients and internal stakeholders, with a focus on business impact
• Provide thought leadership and innovative approaches to problem-solving within project teams and across practice areas
• Support business development efforts, including proposal development and client presentations
• Contribute to internal firm initiatives and knowledge-building efforts
• Mentor and coach junior team members, supporting their professional growth

What You'll Bring

• MBA or advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative or analytical discipline such as Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Data Science, Engineering, or similar. PhD in Marketing, Economics, Decision Sciences, or related field is also applicable
• 25+ years of hands-on market research experience, ideally within pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences industries.
• Demonstrated experience conducting both qualitative and quantitative research, including study design, execution, and insight generation
• Strong analytical background with experience using tools such as R, SAS, Tableau, Excel/VBA, or similar
• Experience translating market research findings into strategic business recommendations
• High motivation, strong work ethic, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability (or strong interest) in leading and managing teams
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present insights to senior-level stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables
• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Strong client service orientation and ability to build relationships
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

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 United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.

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.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systemsthe 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 integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply. 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.

Work Authorization:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.

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