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.

What you’ll do: Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant in the Insights & Analytics Group will…

Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant

We are seeking a Consultant with a strong combination of Regulatory domain expertise and technology capabilities to support pharmaceutical clients in transforming regulatory operations, data ecosystems, and technology platforms. The role focuses on translating regulatory business needs into scalable data, analytics, and technology solutions, supporting initiatives such as regulatory data standardization, regulatory content authoring, IDMP implementation, and modernization of regulatory platforms such as Veeva Vault. The Consultant will work closely with regulatory stakeholders, data engineers, and product teams to drive regulatory transformation programs, improve data quality, and enable more efficient regulatory submissions and decision-making.

What You’ll Do

• Work with project leadership to define project scope, develop strategic approaches, and align solutions with client business and regulatory objectives.
• Lead project task execution by ensuring progress, organizing project data, and coordinating cross-functional team meetings.
• Conduct issue analysis and develop hypotheses on key client challenges across regulatory, operational, and data management domains.
• Design and execute qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to test hypotheses, leveraging regulatory datasets, enterprise systems, and analytics tools.
• Support regulatory transformation initiatives, including regulatory data management, structured content management, and regulatory technology implementations.
• Synthesize findings, develop actionable recommendations, and communicate results to clients and internal teams.
• Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and practice areas, particularly in pharmaceutical regulatory strategy, digital transformation, and data-driven decision making.
• Participate in business development by contributing to proposals, client presentations, and solution development.
• Contribute to internal firm initiatives, knowledge development, and best practice sharing.
• Coach and mentor junior team members, supporting their professional development and project delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, or PhD with a strong academic record in life sciences, engineering, computer science, business analytics, economics, applied mathematics, statistics, or a related field

• Approximately 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in regulatory consulting, regulatory technology implementations, pharmaceutical regulatory operations, or data transformation initiatives within the life sciences industry.

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs processes, including regulatory submissions, regulatory data management practices, and experience working with regulatory stakeholders.

• Familiarity with regulatory standards and frameworks such as IDMP, SPOR, eCTD, or structured regulatory content management.

• Understanding of enterprise data architectures, system integrations, and regulatory technology platforms used within life sciences organizations.

• Experience or familiarity with tools such as Veeva Vault (Clinical, Regulatory, or Safety), cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.

• High motivation, strong work ethic, and personal initiative.

• Strong attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset.

• Client service orientation with a client-first mentality.

• Collaborative spirit with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• 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

Hybrid working model:

ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

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 empower 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 onsite 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; the 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 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

What you’ll do: Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant in the Insights & Analytics Group will…

Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant

We are seeking a Consultant with a strong combination of Regulatory domain expertise and technology capabilities to support pharmaceutical clients in transforming regulatory operations, data ecosystems, and technology platforms. The role focuses on translating regulatory business needs into scalable data, analytics, and technology solutions, supporting initiatives such as regulatory data standardization, regulatory content authoring, IDMP implementation, and modernization of regulatory platforms such as Veeva Vault. The Consultant will work closely with regulatory stakeholders, data engineers, and product teams to drive regulatory transformation programs, improve data quality, and enable more efficient regulatory submissions and decision-making.

What You’ll Do

• Work with project leadership to define project scope, develop strategic approaches, and align solutions with client business and regulatory objectives.
• Lead project task execution by ensuring progress, organizing project data, and coordinating cross-functional team meetings.
• Conduct issue analysis and develop hypotheses on key client challenges across regulatory, operational, and data management domains.
• Design and execute qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to test hypotheses, leveraging regulatory datasets, enterprise systems, and analytics tools.
• Support regulatory transformation initiatives, including regulatory data management, structured content management, and regulatory technology implementations.
• Synthesize findings, develop actionable recommendations, and communicate results to clients and internal teams.
• Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and practice areas, particularly in pharmaceutical regulatory strategy, digital transformation, and data-driven decision making.
• Participate in business development by contributing to proposals, client presentations, and solution development.
• Contribute to internal firm initiatives, knowledge development, and best practice sharing.
• Coach and mentor junior team members, supporting their professional development and project delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, or PhD with a strong academic record in life sciences, engineering, computer science, business analytics, economics, applied mathematics, statistics, or a related field

• Approximately 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in regulatory consulting, regulatory technology implementations, pharmaceutical regulatory operations, or data transformation initiatives within the life sciences industry.

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs processes, including regulatory submissions, regulatory data management practices, and experience working with regulatory stakeholders.

• Familiarity with regulatory standards and frameworks such as IDMP, SPOR, eCTD, or structured regulatory content management.

• Understanding of enterprise data architectures, system integrations, and regulatory technology platforms used within life sciences organizations.

• Experience or familiarity with tools such as Veeva Vault (Clinical, Regulatory, or Safety), cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.

• High motivation, strong work ethic, and personal initiative.

• Strong attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset.

• Client service orientation with a client-first mentality.

• Collaborative spirit with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• 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

Hybrid working model:

ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

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 empower 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 onsite 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; the 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 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