Zs Associates
Business Technology Solutions Associate Consultant - Patient Strategy Services
Zs Associates, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543
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:
Collaborate with ZS internal teams and client teams to shape and implement high quality technology solutions that address critical business problems
Design, build, and optimize data pipelines and architectures across Snowflake and other cloud data platforms to enable robust data processing, transformation, and analytics
Establish data governance and quality frameworks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data across systems
Partner with business stakeholders to define data and reporting requirements that drive actionable insights and decision‑making
Integrate AI, automation, and business intelligence tools to enhance data reporting, visualization, and predictive analytics capabilities
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement scalable, compliant, and secure data solutions within healthcare and life sciences environments
Develop a deep understanding of the business problems and effectively translate them into technical designs
Lead modules and workstreams within projects while participating in hands‑on implementation
Work with technical architects to validate the technical design and implementation approach
Apply appropriate development methodologies and best practices to ensure exceptional client and project team experience
Support the project lead in project delivery, including project planning, people management, staffing, and risk mitigation
Manage a diverse team with various skill sets while providing mentorship and coaching to junior members
Lead task planning and distribution among team members for timely completion of projects with high‑quality results
Guide the project deliverables such as business case development, solution vision and design, user requirements, prototypes, technical architecture, test cases, deployment plans and operations strategy
What you’ll bring:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, MIS or related field with academic excellence
3+ years of relevant professional experience in delivering small/medium‑scale technology solutions
Ability to lead project teams, drive end‑to‑end activities, meet milestones, and provide mentorship/guidance for team growth
Strong understanding of RDBMS concepts, SQL, data warehousing and reporting
Experience with big data concepts, data management, data analytics and cloud platforms
Proficiency in programming languages like Python
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including expertise in algorithms and data structures
Fluency in English
Client‑first mentality
Intense work ethic
Collaborative spirit and problem‑solving approach
Hands‑on experience with Snowflake or similar cloud data warehouse platforms (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery, Databricks)
Proven experience in data management, data quality, and data governance practices
Familiarity with healthcare or life sciences data, systems, and regulatory environments (HIPAA, GxP, FDA) strongly preferred
Experience designing and delivering business intelligence solutions (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
Exposure to AI/ML tools and concepts for predictive analytics or data‑driven automation is a plus
How you’ll grow:
Cross‑functional skills development & custom learning pathway
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 empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
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.
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.
Find Out More At: www.zs.com
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What you’ll do:
Collaborate with ZS internal teams and client teams to shape and implement high quality technology solutions that address critical business problems
Design, build, and optimize data pipelines and architectures across Snowflake and other cloud data platforms to enable robust data processing, transformation, and analytics
Establish data governance and quality frameworks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data across systems
Partner with business stakeholders to define data and reporting requirements that drive actionable insights and decision‑making
Integrate AI, automation, and business intelligence tools to enhance data reporting, visualization, and predictive analytics capabilities
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement scalable, compliant, and secure data solutions within healthcare and life sciences environments
Develop a deep understanding of the business problems and effectively translate them into technical designs
Lead modules and workstreams within projects while participating in hands‑on implementation
Work with technical architects to validate the technical design and implementation approach
Apply appropriate development methodologies and best practices to ensure exceptional client and project team experience
Support the project lead in project delivery, including project planning, people management, staffing, and risk mitigation
Manage a diverse team with various skill sets while providing mentorship and coaching to junior members
Lead task planning and distribution among team members for timely completion of projects with high‑quality results
Guide the project deliverables such as business case development, solution vision and design, user requirements, prototypes, technical architecture, test cases, deployment plans and operations strategy
What you’ll bring:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, MIS or related field with academic excellence
3+ years of relevant professional experience in delivering small/medium‑scale technology solutions
Ability to lead project teams, drive end‑to‑end activities, meet milestones, and provide mentorship/guidance for team growth
Strong understanding of RDBMS concepts, SQL, data warehousing and reporting
Experience with big data concepts, data management, data analytics and cloud platforms
Proficiency in programming languages like Python
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including expertise in algorithms and data structures
Fluency in English
Client‑first mentality
Intense work ethic
Collaborative spirit and problem‑solving approach
Hands‑on experience with Snowflake or similar cloud data warehouse platforms (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery, Databricks)
Proven experience in data management, data quality, and data governance practices
Familiarity with healthcare or life sciences data, systems, and regulatory environments (HIPAA, GxP, FDA) strongly preferred
Experience designing and delivering business intelligence solutions (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
Exposure to AI/ML tools and concepts for predictive analytics or data‑driven automation is a plus
How you’ll grow:
Cross‑functional skills development & custom learning pathway
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 empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
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.
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.
Find Out More At: www.zs.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr