Consultant Jobs in Boston, MA

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 Access & Value Realization team helps pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organizations make better business decisions through advanced analytics, strategic problem solving, and deep industry expertise. Our teams leverage data, quantitative methods, forecasting, market analytics, and stakeholder insights to address complex challenges related to market access, pricing, reimbursement, commercialization, product launch, and growth.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with clients to solve complex business challenges related to market access, pricing, reimbursement, commercialization, and growth strategy.
• Analyze large, complex datasets using quantitative and analytical techniques to uncover insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Develop data-driven recommendations by integrating business context, market dynamics, customer behavior, and stakeholder needs.
• Design and execute analyses using healthcare data, market research, claims data, customer data, and other structured and unstructured data sources.
• Apply analytical frameworks to evaluate market opportunities, access barriers, competitive landscapes, and commercial performance.
• Create financial models, scenario analyses, forecasts, and other tools to support client decision-making.
• Communicate findings through executive-ready presentations and compelling data storytelling.
• Manage project workstreams, prioritize deliverables, and ensure high-quality execution across multiple engagements.
• Build strong client relationships while serving as a trusted thought partner and analytical problem solver.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of team capabilities.

What You’ll Bring

• MBA with a bachelor's (and often graduate) degree in a quantitative, analytical discipline, such as Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Management Science, Data Science, Statistics, Econometrics, or Engineering. Alternately, candidates may possess a PhD in marketing, economics, decision sciences or related field with a business application. In lieu of an MBA or PhD, 5-8 years of relevant work experience may substitute.
• Up to 3 years of post-MBA relevant work experience, and 3-5 years of pre-MBA relevant work experience, with evidence of strong analytic work (including use of advanced modeling techniques and tools such as R, SAS, Tableau, or VBA
• Experience or interest in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, market access, commercialization, pricing, payer strategy, customer insights, or healthcare consulting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguous business questions.
• Experience conducting research and synthesizing findings into strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to influence decision-making through data and insights.
• Curiosity about healthcare systems, stakeholder decision-making, market dynamics, and patient access challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

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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