Medical Affairs Client Lead

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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.

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.

ZS's R&D Excellence Practice brings together experts in Strategy, Clinical Execution, Data Sciences and Technology to empower client organizations achieve their passion for patient care, science and business success.

Job Description

This role will be aligned with ZS R&D Excellence Practice Area supporting our Technology and Platform services across multiple clients.

What You’ll Do

• Lead significant direct client interaction in Medical Affairs, 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.

What You’ll Bring

• MBA / Phd / MD from a top university strongly preferred but not essential, with a record of strong academic performance;
• Approximately 6-8+ years of prior management consulting experience, preferably in medical affairs, life sciences/pharmaceuticals but not essential;
• Client management experience with VP and C-suite executives;
• 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.

Perks & Benefits

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development.

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.

Travel

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers ; business needs of your project and client are the priority.

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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.