Knowledge Services Consultant

Role Description What You’ll Do Build and maintain a comprehensive level of understanding and expertise on healthcare data in globally; Lead (in collaboration with ZS’ internal and client-facing teams) the design and execution of projects addressing our client’s critical data strategy challenges; Assist in defining capabilities, building frameworks, processes, and tools to support data strategy; Serve as a primary day-to-day project lead, manage multiple workstreams ensuring fulfillment of project objective on-time and on-budget; Partner with the Senior Leadership team and assist in project management responsibility i.e., Project planning, staffing management, people growth, etc.; Build relationships with client stakeholders and lead presentations related to project deliverables, brainstorming, discussions, status updates, etc. ; Manage and collaborate with an extended global team of diverse skill sets (knowledge management, data technologists, business operations, etc.); Mentor/coach junior members in the team, inside and outside projects Help build long-term Data Strategy assets and offerings; Serve as Subject Matter Expert to support teams in client project proposals, client discussions, thought leadership, etc., where data expertise is needed; Contribute to develop POVs on data strategy innovations to build firm intellectual capital and though leadership. What You’ll Bring Bachelor's or master's degree required, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework; 4-6 years of relevant job experience; prior experience working with consultancy firms, life science companies, or healthcare data providers preferred; Knowledge of healthcare data and experience of its practical applications (e.g. patient-level EMR, claims, omics, data and experience with RWD/RWE projects or omics data) would be a plus. Ability to translate unstructured problems into actionable processes and approaches; Can think strategically, support definition and management of data standards and protocols; Self-starter, with high motivation, maturity and personal initiative; Strong oral and written communication skills; Fluency in English, other European languages would be a plus; Able to empathize with client frustrations and problem-solve effective solutions; Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks, and delivering in an unstructured environment; Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities. How you’ll grow: Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathwaysMilestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunitiesInternal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions Hybrid working model: ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.