Advisory Consultant - Business Advisory

South San Francisco, California; Princeton, New Jersey; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts; Evanston, Illinois; Thousand Oaks, California; Chicago, Illinois; New York, New York

United States

Strategy & Transformation

Advisory

$160,000.00 - $177,000.00

22926

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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 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 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 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.

To complete your application:

An on-line 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

• 5-8 years management consulting experience or MBA/PhD with 3+ years relevant experience
• Advanced degree in business, economics, life sciences, engineering, or related fields
• Strong communication, problem-solving, leadership skills, and U.S. work authorization without sponsorship