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 Data Office has 2 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 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.

The Data Strategy Manager, based in either our Princeton or Philadelphia office, 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 workstreams 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 & 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.

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.

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About the company

ZS Associates helps organizations optimize their sales and marketing operations through data-driven analytics. The company uses mathematical models and rigorous analysis—originating from Kellogg professors in the 1980s—to size and structure sales teams, design territories, forecast markets, manage data, and design incentive compensation. Its services are delivered as consulting engagements that translate complex analytics into practical business decisions, such as how many salespeople a company needs, how to assign territories, and how to align incentives to drive performance. ZS differentiates itself with a deep, methodical focus on analytics, built from decades of experience and applied across industries beyond its pharmaceutical roots. The company’s goal is to help clients improve performance and return on investment by turning data into actionable sales and marketing solutions.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Evanston, Illinois

Founded

1983

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What believers are saying

June 11, 2026 Toronto Engineering Labs adds $165 million and 300 jobs.
May 19, 2026 ZAIDYN launches cut insights 50-70% faster and content cycle times 67%.
June 2, 2026 Sapio partnership expands ZS into biopharma R&D and CMC digitization.

What critics are saying

MicroStrategy sued ZS in Virginia on September 11, 2025 for breach of contract.
Salesforce, Sapio, and ZS productize consulting work, compressing billable-hours growth by 2027.
If ZAIDYN execution stalls, life-sciences clients shift budget to native platforms and incumbents.

What makes ZS unique

ZS pairs 1983 sales-force analytics roots with regulated life-sciences implementation depth.
ZAIDYN now spans Medical and Content, embedding agentic AI into compliant workflows.
October 2025 Torrent Consulting acquisition strengthens Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud and Agentforce delivery.

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PR Newswire

Oct 14th, 2026

ZS joins the Claude Partner Network as a Select partner to help enterprises put AI into production.

ZS joins the Claude Partner Network as a Select partner to help enterprises put AI into production. Oct 14, 2026, 09:00 ET ZS will help organizations scale AI across critical workflows in regulated industries EVANSTON, Ill., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - ZS, a management consulting and technology firm, today announced that it has joined the Claude Partner Network as a Select partner in the Services Track to help organizations move AI from experimentation into scaled production. By bringing together the advanced AI capabilities of Claude, powered by Anthropic, with ZS's deep domain expertise and AI-driven implementation experience, the firm can accelerate adoption, improve productivity and deliver measurable business impact for clients in complex, regulated environments. The designation builds on successful deployments across software development, clinical research and pharmaceutical planning that are already driving gains in execution speed, productivity and AI adoption, including: * A recent Claude-powered workflow that cut the time required to generate key software-development artifacts by up to 83%. * A solution in clinical development for a global pharmaceutical company that drove 3x higher user adoption and improved feature-development efficiency by 30%-40%. "Enterprises are moving quickly from AI experimentation to scaled deployment, but powerful models alone aren't enough to create lasting value," said Swati Gokhale, ZS's principal and global leader of strategic alliances and investments. "It takes domain expertise, governance and execution to embed AI safely and responsibly into the decisions and workflows that shape business performance. By joining the Claude Partner Network, ZS is strengthening its ability to help clients do that." As a Select partner in the Services Track, ZS will help organizations: * Build industry-specific AI agents and applications for complex, highly regulated environments * Embed AI into business-critical decisions and workflows * Accelerate deployment through reusable implementation frameworks and governance standards * Scale successful pilots into enterprise-wide solutions This work draws on ZS's expertise in strategy, analytics, decision intelligence, technology and implementation, supported by thousands of AI experts and engineers across the firm. The designation extends ZS's alliance ecosystem - including Databricks, Veeva, Salesforce, AWS and Microsoft - and advantageously positions the firm to bring Claude into high-impact use cases spanning clinical development, commercial execution and enterprise operations. The Claude Partner Network "provides training, technical support, and joint market development for our partners helping enterprises adopt Claude," according to Anthropic. Learn more about the Claude Partner Network: https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-partner-network About ZS ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve 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. Founded in 1983, ZS has more than 15,000 employees in over 40 offices worldwide. To learn more, visit www.zs.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

PR Newswire

Sep 14th, 2026

ZS named a Leader in 2026 IDC MarketScape for Life Science R&D RWD and RWE.

ZS named a Leader in 2026 IDC MarketScape for Life Science R&D RWD and RWE. Sep 14, 2026, 17:24 ET Assessment recognizes ZS's capabilities across real-world data and evidence platforms, technology solutions and consulting services EVANSTON, Ill., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - ZS, a global management consulting and technology firm, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Life Science R&D RWD/Real-World Evidence for Data Platforms, Technology Solutions, and Consulting Services 2026 Vendor Assessment (IDC # US54122226, [August] 2026). The IDC MarketScape evaluates organizations based on their capabilities and strategies related to real-world evidence (RWE), data, platforms, technologies and consulting services. This recognition follows ZS's recent recognition as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Life Sciences R&D Strategic Consulting Services 2026 Vendor Assessment (May 2026, IDC #US53009826). "Life sciences organizations are looking for more connected approaches to evidence and decision-making across the product life cycle," said Rohan Fernando, managing principal of ZS's life sciences R&D and medical practice. "As the industry seeks to generate greater value from real-world data, organizations need better ways to turn evidence into action. Through integrated evidence planning and connected evidence-generation capabilities, we help clients transform RWD into decision-grade insights that inform regulatory, medical and business decisions. We're honored that IDC MarketScape recognized ZS as a Leader in the Life Sciences R&D RWD/RWE for Data Platforms, Technology Solutions, and Consulting Services 2026 Vendor Assessment." The IDC MarketScape notes several strengths of ZS, including the following: * ZS continues to scale its integrated Medical & Evidence practice that delivers connected medical, RWE, and HEOR strategies to accelerate decision-making. * [ZS] connects evidence generation to downstream dissemination, ensuring that the data that is generated supports publications, congress strategies, and field medical execution. * ZS offers ZAIDYN Medical (its medical intelligence platform), which features OLI for Opinion Leader Intelligence, CGI for Care Gap Intelligence, SMI for Scientific Medical Intelligence, MCE for Medical Customer Engagement for medical science liaisons (MSLs), and POI for Patient Outcomes Impact analysis. * ZS' AI-enabled Patient Radar platform identifies hard-to-find rare-disease patients and physicians. ZS reports that it helped accurately diagnose 26 new patients in 12 months for a rare disease organization. * In Europe, ZS Data Nexus is a proprietary, regulatory-grade RWD access platform, the first RWE solution to achieve Europrivacy certification. * ZS reports 90% NPS and 97% retention for its RWD/RWE work. * Its most differentiated asset is the digital Integrated Evidence Planning (IEP) capability, delivered through ZS Evidence Pro. With over 250 IEPs delivered, ZS reports that IEP development time was reduced from 4-5 months per IEP to generating over 30 IEPs in 10 weeks, with a 75% acceptance rate for over 20 protocol recommendations. As life sciences organizations face growing pressure to generate evidence that supports regulatory, medical and commercial decisions, the ability to connect strategy, data, technology and scientific expertise has become increasingly important. ZS remains focused on helping clients turn real-world data into decision-grade evidence and accelerate impact across the product life cycle. ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve 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. Founded in 1983, ZS has more than 15,000 employees in over 40 offices worldwide. To learn more, visit www.zs.com or follow us on LinkedIn. About IDC MarketScape About IDC MarketScape: IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier's position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers.

ARC Advisory Group

Jun 16th, 2026

Sapio Sciences and ZS partnership highlights formulation technology market momentum.

Sapio Sciences and ZS partnership highlights formulation technology market momentum. June 16, 2026 By Marianne D'Aquila Acquisition or Partnership Sapio Sciences announced a partnership with management consulting and technology firm ZS to support Sapio Platform deployments across biopharma research and development (R&D) and chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) laboratories. ZS has also joined the Sapio Partner Program as a consulting partner. The partnership brings together Sapio Platform capabilities with ZS consulting and implementation expertise. Together, the companies will offer services intended to support laboratory digitization, solution architecture, systems integration, change management, validation, and adoption for biopharma organizations. The collaboration is focused on enabling AI-ready, traceable laboratory data and governed workflows with human oversight. These capabilities are important for organizations operating in regulated R&D and CMC environments, where data integrity, scientific context, and compliance requirements are central to laboratory operations. Through the partnership, Sapio Platform customers can access ZS support across the deployment lifecycle, including: * Solution architecture. * System integration. * Change management and adoption. * Validation support. * Data integrity and compliance alignment. * Enterprise data and analytics integration. ZS brings consulting and implementation capabilities across several laboratory and life sciences areas. In R&D and discovery, the partnership is intended to help connect laboratory workflows with enterprise data environments and improve visibility into experiments, samples, and scientific results. In development and CMC, it supports the digitization of development and manufacturing laboratories, including integration with quality, regulatory, and enterprise data systems. The partnership also addresses laboratory informatics and data architecture by supporting scalable environments that connect Sapio Platform with enterprise data pipelines, analytics tools, and AI initiatives. This can help organizations redesign laboratory decision flows and improve cycle time across regulated scientific workflows. This collaboration between Sapio Sciences and ZS directly validates the framework established in ARC's upcoming Formulation Technologies MarketMap and Formulation Management Software MAR. Together, these research tools provide: * A transparent view of a complex supplier landscape. * A disciplined definition of formulation management software market boundaries and core domains. * Actionable insights into adoption patterns, capability trends, and the future of virtual-twin-driven R&D. Whether an organization is modernizing formulation workflows or a supplier is navigating a competitive market, this research offers a clear, forward-looking foundation. For more information about ARC MarketMap, visit: https://www.arcweb.com/arc-marketmap-technology-products-services.

Invest Ontario

Jun 11th, 2026

Invest Ontario welcomes ZS Engineering Labs.

Invest Ontario welcomes ZS Engineering Labs. Investment will create up to 300 high-skilled jobs and strengthen Ontario's AI, digital health, and life sciences ecosystem. TORONTO, Ontario, June 11, 2026 - Invest Ontario welcomes ZS's decision to expand its operations in the province through the creation of a new Engineering Labs in Toronto. The project represents a $165 million investment and is expected to create up to 300 high-skilled jobs over the next three to five years, supporting the company's long term growth in Ontario. ZS, a global management consulting and technology firm, is establishing the Engineering Labs to support its use of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, to deliver on its business strategies across healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotech clients. The investment reflects how AI is enabling companies to scale operations, drive innovation and expand high-value work. Invest Ontario worked with the firm to advance the project through strategic advisory services, including benchmarking analysis comparing operating costs across Ontario locations, helping build connections with local governments, universities, and ecosystem partners, and providing guidance on potential provincial and federal support programs to facilitate growth. ZS selected Ontario for its strong pipeline of highly skilled talent, as well as the strength of the province's AI, digital health, and life sciences ecosystem. A Toronto based operation provides access to North American clients and supports continued growth in a globally competitive market. By establishing its Engineering Labs in Toronto, ZS is expanding its AI-enabled capabilities and strengthening its presence in Ontario's innovation ecosystem. The project will contribute to the creation of high-value jobs and reinforce Ontario's position as a destination for advanced, knowledge-based investment. As global competition for technologies intensifies, companies are increasingly seeking stable, reliable and competitive conditions to develop and scale their products, ZS' decision to establish its new Engineering Labs in Toronto is a strong vote of confidence in Ontario's world-class STEM talent and AI ecosystem. We look forward to seeing their lab support the current and future needs of our life sciences and digital health sectors. Hon. Vic Fedeli Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade The ZS Engineering Labs in Toronto represents a strategic investment in AI talent and capabilities needed to help our clients innovate and transform at scale. Ontario offers a powerful combination of technical expertise, collaborative institutions, and a strong innovative ecosystem, making it an ideal location for advancing digital, Data and AI solutions across our client segments. Mahmood Majeed Principal, Head of Technology, ZS Ontario continues to demonstrate that it can deliver the talent, capability, and predictability companies need to grow. This investment strengthens our position in AI, digital health, and life sciences, and reflects our ability to compete for knowledge-based projects that translate into jobs, investment, and long-term economic growth for Ontario. At Invest Ontario, we work alongside companies as they grow, engage key stakeholders and connect with the ecosystem they need to scale successfully and build long-term operations in Ontario. Khawar Nasim CEO, Invest Ontario About Invest Ontario. Invest Ontario is the dedicated agency for investment attraction in the province. We serve as global businesses' partner and one-window access to Ontario, providing expertise and tailored services throughout their investment journey. With a focus on the advanced manufacturing, life sciences and technology sectors, we are committed to securing strategic investments that create jobs, generate returns to the province and drive Ontario's long-term economic growth and global competitiveness. About ZS. ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve 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. Founded in 1983, ZS has more than 15,000 employees in over 40 offices worldwide. To learn more, visit www.zs.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Media contacts. Stephen Chiang Director, Communications, Invest Ontario INVEST ONTARIO. HERE TO HELP.

Business Wire

May 19th, 2026

ZS expands ZAIDYN AI platform with new Medical and Content suites for life sciences

ZS, a global management consulting and technology firm, has launched two new AI-powered application suites for the life sciences industry: ZAIDYN Medical and ZAIDYN Content. The platforms are part of ZS's expanded ZAIDYN intelligence platform, which uses agentic AI to address regulated, high-stakes workflows. ZAIDYN Medical helps medical affairs teams identify and engage key opinion leaders whilst generating insights 50-70% faster. The suite is backed by issued US patents and pending applications focused on AI-driven medical intelligence. ZAIDYN Content accelerates the life sciences content supply chain from creation through medical, legal and regulatory approval. Already deployed at enterprise scale, it has processed over 100,000 assets, reducing cycle time for personalised content by more than 67%. The platform embeds compliance and medical intelligence directly into review workflows.

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