Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager-Data Analytics Life Sciences

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Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager-Data Analytics Life Sciences



Location: Zurich
Workload: 100%
Start Date: 01.01.2027 or by arrangement

Your contribution to KPMG

• Lead defined workstreams in strategy and technology-enabled transformation engagements for pharmaceutical, biotech, and MedTech clients.

• Structure complex business questions, develop hypotheses and analyses, and translate findings into clear recommendations, roadmaps and value cases for the life science sector.

• Engage confidently with client stakeholders across business and technical functions, facilitate workshops and maintain alignment on priorities and decisions.

• Translate business objectives and user needs into clear requirements, process designs and specifications for data, analytics, AI and digital solutions.

• Collaborate with technical specialists and contribute hands-on to solution design, data analysis, testing and implementation where relevant.

• Support proposals, client development and the expansion of KPMG relationships across the Life Sciences sector.

• Contribute to reusable offerings, market insights and team capability building at the intersection of Life Sciences, strategy and technology.
  

This is what makes you successful

• Master's degree in Life Sciences, engineering, data science, business administration, or a related discipline.

• Typically 3-5 years of relevant experience in consulting or within pharma, biotech, MedTech or healthcare, with exposure to strategy, transformation or technology-enabled delivery.

• Strong understanding of the Life Sciences value chain and the ability to engage credibly with business, scientific, operational and technology stakeholders.

• Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop practical recommendations and communicate complex topics clearly to senior audiences.
  

Your benefits

Unlock Your Potential

We offer personalized training programs, a wide range of courses, and tailored career paths to help you fully realize your potential. Our offerings include specialized courses, mentoring programs, continuing education, the People Manager Academy, and much more. We encourage you to develop future-ready skills through digital learning, external programs, and support for professional qualifications. Surrounded by motivated and open-minded experts, you can exchange ideas, challenge perspectives, and help shape the future.
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Mentoring and Networking

At KPMG, we support your professional and personal development through personalized mentoring programs and a collaborative culture.
From programs such as WoMentoring for early-career professionals to networking opportunities and social events, you will build meaningful relationships with colleagues and clients. We value diverse perspectives and believe they are key to innovation and professional growth.

Flexible Working

With us, you'll find the support and flexibility you need to balance your career and private life. You can benefit from hybrid working models, flexible working hours, the option to work from abroad (up to 10 working days per calendar year), and generous parental leave. You also have the option to purchase additional vacation days.
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Additional Benefits

Successful employees need top-tier IT infrastructure and excellent mobility-not only at work but also in their private lives. KPMG covers your mobile phone bill, provides financial support for your mobile device and offers an SBB Half-Fare Travelcard. Parking spaces are also available at fair prices. Our lunch allowance supports your daily meals, and you benefit from additional discounts across various areas.

Generous Parental Leave

We offer generous parental leave: 18 weeks of maternity leave and 4 weeks of paternity leave, which can be taken within the first year after the birth or adoption of your child. Fathers may also apply for up to two additional months of unpaid leave.
To further support families, we offer places in holiday camps for children aged 6 to 15 during school holidays in cooperation with MS Sports. Additional support services are available through our Parents Circle.

Inspired by Innovation

At KPMG, you'll work with highly qualified, ambitious experts. In our inspiring environment, clear thinking and strong perspectives matter more than hierarchies-because good ideas always come first. We support you with cutting-edge tools and state-of-the-art AI technologies, enabling you to actively participate in and shape technological progress in your daily work.

An inclusive culture

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is reflected in our policies and practices. Become part of a culture that celebrates individuality. In our various communities (KNOW, KNOW Young, Pride, and Internationals at KPMG), you can connect with like-minded colleagues.
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Health & Wellbeing

We promote employee wellbeing with a strong focus on mental health. Our offerings range from practical self-care webinars to leadership training. In addition, we provide discounts on numerous fitness programs and sports activities-ideal for integrating movement into your workday.

Pension Fund

We offer above-average benefits to help you build a solid retirement plan.

Our Commitment

Quality and integrity are essential at KPMG to build trust and drive change. We are aware of the broader impact of our actions and provide trusted services with a consistent focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance). In addition, we are actively committed to social responsibility by supporting volunteer work and promoting charitable projects through the KPMG Foundation.
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