ZS · 1 day ago
Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant - Market Access and Pricing
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life through data, science, and technology. The Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant will apply critical thinking to address client challenges, conduct analyses, and develop impactful strategies while mentoring junior team members.
ConsultingManagement ConsultingMarketing
Responsibilities
Apply structured and critical thinking to deconstruct complex client challenges, identify underlying issues, and design impactful strategies grounded in data and business fundamentals
Apply critical thinking and hypothesis-driven problem solving to test assumptions, structure analyses, and shape recommendations
Conduct payer, pricing, and access analyses using tools such as Excel and ZS’s proprietary software
Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations
Develop client relationships and serve as key point of contact on certain aspects of projects
Actively support management of the program plan and conduct regular status updates with the client - risk and issue mitigation. You will also assist in driving the project forward to ensure project goals and deadlines are met
Advance problem-solving skills and improve ZS's capabilities
Mentor and support development of Associates on your projects and teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, PhD or Master's degree in a field with quantitative coursework such as business, economics, marketing, engineering, health policy, life sciences and social sciences
3-6+ years of relevant post-study professional experience will be considered. Prior experience in consulting, market access, or healthcare strategy is a plus but not required
Strong communication and storytelling abilities — able to translate complex ideas into clear, persuasive narratives
Demonstrated ability to structure and solve unstructured problems with sound logic and critical thinking
Curiosity about the healthcare and pharmaceutical policy landscape, including the dynamics of Medicare, Medicaid, and payer systems
High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative
Strong oral and written communication skills
Empathy, adaptability and high personal impact
Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset
Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks
Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, team leadership
Fluency in English
Client-first mentality
Intense work ethic
Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
Benefits
Health and well-being
Financial planning
Annual leave
Personal growth and professional development
Robust skills development programs
Multiple career progression options
Internal mobility paths
Collaborative culture
Company
ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve life and how we live it.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Arun Shastri
Principal
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Principal
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