Manager – Data Strategy and Data Office

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, our most valuable asset is our people. 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.

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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 a 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 is building relationships and partnerships with a wide range of data providers, EMR software, and technology or hospital providers networks to enable ZS access and use of the data in innovative offerings and services. This also includes the development and operations of proprietary ZS data platforms and capabilities.

The Data Strategy and Data Office Manager will be located close to one of our European offices and will help deliver world-class solutions that address the development of data strategies to optimize data governance and operation, data sourcing strategy, process design, value creation, and portfolio analytics, 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, RWD & I, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with ZS practices and client service team leaders to identify data needs, advise on viable data partners, determine engagement models with data partners, and related activities that contribute to the development of new ZS offerings, assets, and solutions that leverage data.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert to support teams in practice area innovation, client project proposals, client discussions, thought leadership, etc., where data expertise is needed.
• Partner with ZS leaders and client teams to sell and deliver Data Strategy projects for Life Science clients, including project scoping, approach definition, project management and execution, communication, and people management.
• Initiate and cultivate relationships with diverse potential data providers (traditional and emerging), at various levels, including senior executives.
• Explore partnership opportunities and different business models which may benefit ZS and the data, technology, or provider-system partner. Shepherd the negotiation process with different stakeholders.
• Manage day-to-day activity and communication with data partners; serve as key point of contact on all aspects to make partnerships live.
• Manage operations, marketing, and commercialization of proprietary data platform capabilities for scientific and clinical evidence generation and analytics use cases.
• Define and build long-term Data Strategy assets and offerings (new capabilities, frameworks, processes, and tools); and author thought leadership content.
• Expand awareness, knowledge, and usage of data partnerships within the firm; communicate use cases, facilitate training, create thought leadership documents, etc.
• Manage and collaborate with an extended team of diverse skill sets (knowledge management, technologists, business operations, etc.); Mentor/coach junior members in the team, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree required, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework.
• 7+ years of relevant job experience; prior experience in Data Strategy and Life Sciences, 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.
• Empathy, adaptability, and high personal impact, with ability to develop and maintain senior relationships with data partners over time.
• 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.
• Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks, and delivering in an unstructured environment.
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Experience in data management practices and first-hand experience of conducting RWE studies would be differentiating factors.

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 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're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above. 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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