ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping solutions from start to finish. At ZS, we believe that making an impact demands a different approach; and that’s why here your ideas elevate actions, and here you’ll have the freedom to define your own path and pursue cutting-edge work. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business including portfolio strategy, customer insights, research and development, operational and technology transformation, marketing strategy and many more. If you dare to think differently, join us, and find a path where your passion can change lives.
Our most valuable asset is our people. 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 andmake us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.
ZS’s Data Strategy and Partnerships has 2 pillars: First, advising clients on all matters related to data strategy. With the rapid expansion of healthcare data and new applications, life science companies and increasing it focus in data strategy as key strategic initiative. The ZS Data Strategy team advises clients on operating model, governance, data sourcing and generation, data management, value creation, technology enablement and compliance. The Data Partnership pilar focus is on building relationships and partnerships with a wide range of data providers to enable ZS access and use of the data in innovative offerings and services.
The Data Partnership Associate Consultant, based in Buenos Aires (Argentina) will provide services to our Client Service Teams and Practice Areas. Post gaining a deep understanding of the healthcare data landscape, existing data partnerships, and internal processes, he/she will be advising ZS stakeholders on the potential data options to support ZS clients and internal projects while ensuring the compliant use of data.
To deliver on our promise, the individual will collaborate closely with the broader Data Strategy & Partnerships team spread across Argentina, the United States, Europe, and India.
Responsibilities:
Develop an in-depth understanding and expertise in the global healthcare data landscape, including key data assets available at ZS and through our partnerships with data vendors Collaborate with ZS stakeholders, including client service teams and practice areas, to identify and translate their business needs into data requirements Engage with data providers/sources to effectively address the evolving needs of the business teams Assist in the exploration and development of innovative data options in collaboration with team members and data partners Present and explain data alternatives to ZS stakeholders, facilitate the selection and implementation of optimal data solutions, and guide them through ZS compliant data access processes Collaborate with an extended global team of diverse skill sets (knowledge management, data technologists, business operations, etc.) Support research initiatives, internal projects, and marketing endeavors while ensuring seamless communication Manage and document requests and activities thoroughly. Execute reporting tasks to ensure accurate and timely delivery of information Support the Senior Leadership team and assist in project management responsibility i.e., Project planning, staffing management, people growth, etc. Adhere to compliance standards in all activities Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework Minimum 2 years of relevant job experience; prior experience 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 EMR, claims, omics, data and experience with RWD/RWE projects or omics data) would be a plus Ability to translate unstructured problems into actionable requirements and approaches Self-starter, with high motivation, maturity and personal initiative Strong oral and written communication skills Empathy, adaptability, and customer service orientation Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks, and delivering in an unstructured environment Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities, in a fast-paced context 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. 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.