Knowledge Services Associate Consultant - Data Office

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.
Our most valuable asset is our people .
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 part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.
What you'll do:

• Develop an in-depth understanding and expertise in the global healthcare data landscape, including key data assets available at ZS and through our partnerships with data vendors
• Collaborate with ZS stakeholders, including client service teams and practice areas, to identify and translate their business needs into data requirements
• Engage with data providers/sources to effectively address the evolving needs of the business teams
• Assist in the exploration and development of innovative data options in collaboration with team members and data partners
• Present and explain data alternatives to ZS stakeholders, facilitate the selection and implementation of optimal data solutions, and guide them through ZS compliant data access processes
• Manage and document requests and activities thoroughly. Execute reporting tasks to ensure accurate and timely delivery of information
• Collaborate with an extended global team of diverse skill sets (knowledge management, data technologists, business operations, etc.)
• Support research initiatives, internal projects, and marketing endeavors while ensuring seamless communication
• Oversee day to day team activities & reporting tasks to ensure accurate and timely delivery of information
• Mentor/coach junior members in the team
• Support efforts towards driving utilization for data assets available at ZS
• Adhere and supervise team members' adherence to compliance standards in all activities

What you'll bring:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (with a quantitative focus such as Biology, Physics, Business, Analytics) with strong academic performance
• 3-4 years of relevant job experience; prior experience in Data Strategy/management and Life Science, 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) preferred
• Ability to translate unstructured problems into actionable requirements and approaches
• Self-starter, with high motivation, maturity, and personal initiative
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Empathy, adaptability, and customer service orientation
• Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks, and delivering in an unstructured environment
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities, in a fast-paced context

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.
NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
Find Out More At:
www.zs.com