Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant - Clinical Operations

ZS is 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 an d passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
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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 Consultant
Strategy Insights & Planning Consultants deliver high-quality solutions for our clients. Consultants possess unstructured problem-solving skills as well as strong analytic, synthesis and communication skills. Consultants may work on multiple projects simultaneously. As Consultants advance in their career, they specialize in a particular industry, practice area and/or client relationship.
What You'll Do

• Collaborate with pharmaceutical and biotech clients to address complex challenges across clinical quality, operations, and risk management
• Work with project leadership to define scope, shape problem statements, and design tailored solutions that reflect deep industry and regulatory context
• Lead key project workstreams by managing timelines, organizing project data, coordinating internal and client-facing meetings, and ensuring overall progress
• Design and conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses-leveraging both operational data and stakeholder input-to identify root causes, surface risks, and generate actionable insights
• Synthesize findings and translate technical and operational complexity into clear, concise recommendations for clients and ZS teams
• Act as a thought partner to clients and internal stakeholders, helping shape strategy and improve approaches to risk-based monitoring, GCP compliance, inspection readiness, and quality systems
• Support business development by identifying client needs, contributing to proposal development, and helping articulate our value proposition
• Coach and mentor Associates and other junior team members on project delivery and clinical quality domain knowledge
• Contribute to internal knowledge-building efforts in QORM, including methodology development and capability enhancement

What You'll Bring

• MBA with a bachelor's (or graduate degree) in life sciences, engineering, public health, or a related discipline with a strong academic record. In lieu of an MBA, 5-8 years of relevant pharma industry experience will be considered
• Experience in clinical development or operations, with a focus on quality management systems, clinical trial risk oversight, inspection readiness, or trial process optimization
• Prior work in a pharma company, CRO, or related environment in roles such as Quality Manager, Clinical Trial Manager, Clinical Research Associate, or Risk Management lead
• Familiarity with GCP, ICH guidelines, and the operational realities of delivering global clinical trials
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex problems, extract insights from data, and recommend practical solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create client-ready deliverables and confidently engage with senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to manage project teams and workstreams

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 on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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Find Out More At:
www.zs.com
Salary: $155,000.00 - $190,000.00