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Strategic Business Development roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category, making them accessible to Canadian and Mexican professionals without a lottery. Canadians can secure TN status at the border or pre-clearance; Mexicans apply at a U.S. consulate. Your job offer must demonstrate a specialty occupation tied to a relevant degree.
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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.
ABOUT THE JOB
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. In close collaboration with the Digital and Technology practice, we help diagnose and roadmap the data strategy journey, design, build and operate strategic capabilities. The second pillar, Data Office, is 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 Consultant will be located close to one of our US offices and will help deliver world-class solutions that address the development of data strategy. This includes the development of data organizations/data offices, data governance and operations, data sourcing strategy, process design, value creation, data portfolio optimization, 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, Europe and India as well as various practice areas (e.g., Research and Development Excellence, RWE, Digital Strategy, Technology Advisory, etc.)
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll do:
Strategy Insights and Planning Consultant in the Technology Service area will…
- Build and maintain a comprehensive level understanding and expertise on healthcare data in the US
- 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 thought leadership
- Contribute to building and managing relationships with key data partners in the US
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor's or master's degree required, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework
- 6+ years of relevant job experience; prior experience in Data Strategy 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 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
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- 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
- 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.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
INTRODUCTION
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.
ABOUT THE JOB
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. In close collaboration with the Digital and Technology practice, we help diagnose and roadmap the data strategy journey, design, build and operate strategic capabilities. The second pillar, Data Office, is 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 Consultant will be located close to one of our US offices and will help deliver world-class solutions that address the development of data strategy. This includes the development of data organizations/data offices, data governance and operations, data sourcing strategy, process design, value creation, data portfolio optimization, 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, Europe and India as well as various practice areas (e.g., Research and Development Excellence, RWE, Digital Strategy, Technology Advisory, etc.)
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll do:
Strategy Insights and Planning Consultant in the Technology Service area will…
- Build and maintain a comprehensive level understanding and expertise on healthcare data in the US
- 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 thought leadership
- Contribute to building and managing relationships with key data partners in the US
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor's or master's degree required, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework
- 6+ years of relevant job experience; prior experience in Data Strategy 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 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
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- 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
- 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.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Strategic Business Development
Frame your degree as management-adjacent
TN visa eligibility for business development roles hinges on the Management Consultant category. A degree in business administration, economics, or commerce strengthens your case. A marketing or engineering degree requires a tighter narrative connecting your credentials to strategic consulting work.
Target employers with cross-border revenue lines
Companies generating revenue in Canada or Mexico are more likely to understand TN sponsorship mechanics and value bilingual business development talent. Focus your search on firms with active USMCA trade exposure rather than purely domestic operations.
Request a consulting-framed offer letter
Your employer's offer letter must describe duties that mirror management consulting: analyzing markets, developing growth strategies, advising on business expansion. Generic titles like 'sales manager' or 'account executive' routinely trigger CBP scrutiny, even when the underlying work qualifies.
Use Migrate Mate to surface sponsoring employers
Searching broadly for business development roles wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN. Migrate Mate filters for companies actively sponsoring TN visas, so you're targeting employers who already understand the process before your first conversation.
Prepare for Canadian border TN on your first entry
Canadians don't file with USCIS in advance. You present your offer letter, degree credentials, and supporting documents directly to CBP at a port of entry or pre-clearance site. A complete, well-organized packet dramatically reduces adjudication time on the spot.
Clarify your TN status before starting any work
Mexican professionals must obtain TN status at a U.S. consulate before beginning employment. Starting a business development role while consular processing is pending, even remotely, creates unauthorized employment exposure that can affect future TN and immigrant visa applications.
Strategic Business Development TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Strategic Business Development role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, but the classification depends on how your duties are framed. TN visas cover Management Consultants under USMCA, so your offer letter must describe work involving strategic analysis, market development, or business advisory functions. Roles titled 'sales' or 'account management' without a consulting component are more likely to be denied at the border or consulate.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Strategic Business Development professionals?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no USCIS petition process for Canadians, which means you can secure status in a single trip to the border. H-1B visa requires winning a lottery with roughly a one-in-four chance per registration. The tradeoff is that TN must be renewed with each employer change and doesn't lead directly to a green card the way H-1B can.
What degree do I need to qualify for TN status in a business development role?
A bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, commerce, economics, or a closely related field is the baseline. Your degree doesn't need to say 'management consulting,' but CBP or a consular officer will look for a logical connection between your academic background and the strategic, advisory nature of the role your employer is offering.
How do I find employers who will sponsor a TN visa for business development positions?
Most employers list roles without specifying TN sponsorship, which makes identifying willing sponsors time-consuming. Migrate Mate aggregates job listings by companies with recent visa filings, so you can focus your outreach on employers already experienced with work visa sponsorship rather than educating hiring managers from scratch.
Can I switch business development employers on a TN visa without losing status?
You can change employers, but your TN status is tied to the specific employer listed on your current approval. Canadians typically need to re-enter at a port of entry with a new offer letter and supporting documents to obtain TN status for the new employer. Mexican professionals must return to a U.S. consulate. Working for the new employer before completing this step creates unauthorized employment.