AI Transformation Associate Consultant - Life Sciences in London

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.

ZS is a global management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming healthcare through data, analytics and innovation. Within our Strategy, Insights & Planning (SIP) practice, we partner with leading pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare organizations to solve their most complex business challenges. Our AI Strategy & Transformation team sits at the forefront of one of the biggest shifts in healthcare today: helping organizations unlock the value of Artificial Intelligence. We work with senior executives to define AI strategies, identify high‑value use cases, design operating models, and drive enterprise‑wide adoption of AI technologies that create measurable business impact. This is an opportunity to shape how AI transforms drug discovery, clinical development, commercial operations and decision‑making across the healthcare ecosystem.

What You’ll Do:

• As an Associate Consultant in our AI Strategy & Transformation team, you will help clients navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape while delivering practical solutions that generate real business value.
• Help pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare organizations identify opportunities to leverage AI and Generative AI.
• Develop AI strategies and transformation roadmaps aligned to client business objectives.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and assess their potential impact on healthcare and life sciences organizations.
• Support AI investment decisions through business case development, value assessments and implementation planning.
• Structure and solve ambiguous business challenges using strategic problem‑solving frameworks.
• Conduct market, technology and competitive intelligence research to uncover actionable insights.
• Partner closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, software developers and business leaders.
• Translate business requirements into AI‑enabled solutions and ensure alignment between technical and strategic objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders.
• Present strategic recommendations and executive‑ready deliverables to client leadership teams.
• Stay ahead of developments in AI, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs) and digital innovation.
• Contribute thought leadership, client offerings and internal capability development.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

What You’ll Bring:

• Master’s or PhD degree in a quantitative or scientific discipline such as: Life Sciences, Data & Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science.
• 2-5 years of relevant professional experience in life sciences consulting, strategy, analytics, digital transformation or AI‑related roles.
• Exposure to healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or medical technology is highly desirable.
• Strong interest in the intersection of AI, business strategy and healthcare innovation.
• Demonstrated understanding of how AI can create business value across research, commercial and operational functions.
• Passion for emerging technologies, Generative AI, automation and digital transformation.
• Experience using AI tools to enhance productivity, innovation and decision‑making.

How you’ll grow:

• Cross‑functional skills development & custom learning pathways.
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities.
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions.

Perks & Benefits:

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community.

Hybrid working model: 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.

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.

Find out more: 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.