ZS is looking to solve the problem of transforming ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. The Data Office Consultant will help provide data advisory services to ZS' Client Service Teams and Practice Areas, advising stakeholders on potential data options to support ZS clients and internal projects while ensuring the compliant use of data.
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- Maintain an in-depth understanding and expertise in the US healthcare data landscape, including key data assets available at ZS and through our partnerships with data vendors
- 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
- Contribute to building and managing relationships with key data providers in the US, working collaboratively with the team to maintain positive relationships with data partners
- 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
- As 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, people management, etc.
- Define and build long-term Data Office assets and offerings (new capabilities, frameworks, processes, and tools)
- Expand awareness, knowledge and usage of data partnerships within the firm; communicate use cases, facilitate training, create thought leadership documents, etc.
Other
- Minimum of 5-6 years of relevant job experience; prior experience in Data Office, Data Strategy, and Life Science, working with consultancy firms, life science companies, or healthcare data providers preferred
- 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
- Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority.
