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Zs Associates lists this Data Strategy Manager opportunity in princeton, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 Data Strategy and Partnerships has two pillars: first, advising clients on all matters related to Data Strategy. With the explosion of healthcare data and new applications, Data Strategy has emerged as a key strategic initiative for many Life Science companies. The team advises clients on operating model, governance, data sourcing and generation, data management, value creation, technology enablement and compliance. We help diagnose current state, develop the data strategy roadmap, design, build and operate strategic data‑related capabilities. The second pillar is focused on building relationships and partnerships with a wide range of data providers to enable ZS access and use of the data in innovative offerings and services.
Data Strategy Manager (Princeton or Philadelphia)
Will help deliver world‑class data strategy solutions for Life Science clients, including operating models, data governance, data sourcing, process design, value creation, data catalogs, data compliance and more. This individual will have high visibility within the firm and work collaboratively with the rest of the Data Strategy team located in North America, South America, Europe and India, as well as various client service teams and other practice areas.
*This is a specialized role which requires passion and expertise, along with a willingness to apprentice within the team and make it a long term career. Please describe for us why you are interested in this role specifically and why you feel you are well qualified for it. Please include this brief description as part of your resume when you submit your application.
Responsibilities:
Partner with ZS leaders and client service teams to sell and deliver Data Strategy projects for Life Science clients, including project scoping, approach definition, project management and execution, communication, people management.
Serve as a primary day‑to‑day project lead, manage multiple work streams ensuring fulfillment of project objective on‑time and on‑budget.
Serve as Subject Matter Expert to support teams in client project proposals, client discussions, thought leadership, etc.
Build long‑term, trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to develop a significant book of business.
Stay current on latest data and domain trends; develop POVs, offerings, frameworks, tools, whitepapers, etc. on data strategy innovations to build firm intellectual capital and thought leadership.
Partner with the Senior Leadership team on people growth and management; mentor/coach junior members on the team, manage and collaborate with an extended global team of diverse skill sets.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree required, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework.
10+ years of relevant job experience; prior experience in Data Strategy and Life Science, working with consultancy firms, life science companies, or healthcare data providers.
Knowledge of healthcare data and experience of its practical applications (e.g. patient‑level EHR, claims, omics, data and experience with RWD/RWE projects or omics data) preferred.
Ability to translate unstructured problems into actionable processes and approaches.
Self‑starter, with high motivation, maturity and personal initiative.
Executive‑level oral and written communication skills.
Ability to develop productive relationships with senior stakeholders.
Empathy, adaptability, and high personal impact.
Self‑discipline for planning and organizing tasks, and delivering in an unstructured environment.
Ability to multi‑task and manage competing priorities.
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 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.
To complete your application: Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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