Strategy Insights & Planning Manager

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people—a fact that’s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond. ZS's Business Consulting group delivers solutions to a broad spectrum of sales and marketing challenges. We also help our clients transform their sales and marketing strategies and organizations to improve their effectiveness. Our recommendations and solutions are based in rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership across the demand generation process. STRATEGY & INSIGHTS PLANNING MANAGER Responsibilities: • Significant direct client interaction, managing multiple projects simultaneously; • Motivate, coach and serve as a role model for project team members; • Own responsibility for work product quality and relevance to client decisions; • Update senior leaders and prepare and present the majority of client presentations; • Establish or maintain ongoing client relationships with key decision makers that drive new business development; • Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and across practice areas; • Support development of firm capabilities and offerings (recruitment, training, internal initiatives). Qualifications: • Approximately 6-8+ years of prior management consulting experience, preferably in the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry • Record of successful and continued business development • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form • Strong decision-making skills and the ability to influence others • Analytic problem solving skills, with an ability both to see the big picture and delve into details • Excellent organization & planning skills ZS is a global consulting firm. Fluency in English and the local office language is required. Candidates must possess 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. ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, plus an attractive benefits package. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.