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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Strategy Consultant - **Company:** ZS - **Location:** Princeton, NJ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Governance, Knowledge Management, Data Strategy, Data Management - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1ebff6d2a5d053dd ## About the Role Do you have experience in Analytics?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's or master's degree required, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework * 6+ years of relevant job experience; prior experience in Data Strategy and Life Science, 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 * 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 * 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 * Fluency in English * Client-first mentality * Intense work ethic * Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach, Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered. ## Description 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 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, Data Office, is 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 Strategy Consultant will be located close to one of our US offices and will help deliver world-class solutions that address the development of data strategy. This includes the development of data organizations/data offices, data governance and operations, data sourcing strategy, process design, value creation, data portfolio optimization, 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, Digital Strategy, Technology Advisory, etc.) What you'll do: Strategy Insights and Planning Consultant in the Technology Service area will… * Build and maintain a comprehensive level understanding and expertise on healthcare data in the US * Lead (in collaboration with ZS' internal and client-facing teams) the design and execution of projects addressing our client's critical data strategy challenges; Assist in defining capabilities, building frameworks, processes, and tools to support data strategy * Serve as a primary day-to-day project lead, manage multiple workstreams ensuring fulfillment of project objective on-time and on-budget * Partner with the Senior Leadership team and assist in project management responsibility i.e., Project planning, staffing management, people growth, etc. * Build relationships with client stakeholders and lead presentations related to project deliverables, brainstorming, discussions, status updates, etc. * Manage and collaborate with an extended global team of diverse skill sets (knowledge management, data technologists, business operations, etc.); Mentor/coach junior members in the team, inside and outside projects * Help build long-term Data Strategy assets and offerings * Serve as Subject Matter Expert to support teams in client project proposals, client discussions, thought leadership, etc., where data expertise is needed * Contribute to develop POVs on data strategy innovations to build firm intellectual capital and though leadership * Contribute to building and managing relationships with key data partners in the US ## Related Videos - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Hacking Your Vacation: Using Data for Fun](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/585-hacking-your-vacation-using-data-for-fun) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [AI beyond the code: Master your organisational AI implementation.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1248-ai-beyond-the-code-master-your-organisational-ai-implementation) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)