Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant - Intern (US Offices)

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 and make 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. Learn more ZS's Business Consulting group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership. STRATEGY INSIGHTS & PLANNING ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT INTERN Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant (SIPAC) Interns create and deliver solutions for our clients and project teams. SIPACs leverage their analytic, synthesis and communication skills to derive insights and solve business problems. In particular, SIPAs apply problem-solving frameworks to client issues, support clients in change initiatives and employ standard analytic techniques to help guide client decisions. Responsibilities: Leverage problem solving skills and frameworks to develop solutions to client business problems; Structure and conduct market research and/or desk research to derive insights and inform client decision making; Design custom analyses using tools like Excel, Access, Confirmit and ZS's proprietary software; Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations; Develop client relationships and serve as key point of contact on aspects of projects; Provide client and ZS teams project status updates; Create project deliverables and implement solutions; Advance problem solving skills and improve ZS's capabilities; Guide and mentor Associates on teams. Qualifications: Candidates should be starting their second-to-last year of their doctorate degree (with the internship taking place the summer before their final year) in any discipline with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework (business, economics, marketing, psychology, physical or life sciences, engineering, applied mathematics, statistics or relevant fields); High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative; Strong oral and written communication skills; Empathy, adaptability and high personal impact; Close attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset; Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks; Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, team leadership. 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. Considering applying? At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above. 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. ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. In order to keep its employees safe, ZS recommends that all its employees and contractors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination can be voluntarily provided upon acceptance of offer of employment. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE. Find Out More At: https://www.zs.com #LI-DNI​