Thoughts on ZS associates in Philadelphia? Culture/ how much travel/ etc.

Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Healthcare marketing and research? Firm has good brand name. But don’t know what else they do besides healthcare

Depends on where you're coming in from a role and space perspective. Many clients are local, but some groups work more regionally or even nationally. One thing I'd say is be reasonably certain that you're interested in life sciences. PM me if you have more specific questions.

Don’t listen to people saying you have to be interested in life sciences, but would say you have to be OPEN to it.

Pretty significant growth in non-life science over past two years in particular.

I would caveat your last statement and argue that, as an incoming Associate or even Consultant, you will have very little ability to put yourself on a PI project in Philly. Even if you get on one, consistency is another matter. No need to oversell relative to the bulk of the actual work.

like

What does ZS do besides pls and even specifically marketing and research consulting to pharma? I’m not trying to challenge, just always thought you guys almost exclusively (and very successfully) operated in that space

Life sciences are still the vast majority, but our “priority industries” (everything else) has been growing by 100s of %s a year.

Largest other practice areas now are: private equity, high tech, travel and transportation, industrials and consumer durables (latter two aren’t formal areas but have large number of clients).

Projects themselves tend to be focused in sales / commercial transformation (think sizing, structure, go-to-market strategy), marketing strategy (think value prop, journey, segmentation, etc.) or revenue management (exclusively T&T).

Clients recently have included FAANG, airlines, PE port cos (MM only), etc.

It’s fairly office specific - tends to be either Chicago or SF - but can be majority of work in some places.

like

Related Posts

Hi All,
Recently for a couple of months there is a news that Deloitte is expanding operations in Coimbatore & Bhubaneswar…
Does any one know from when it’ll be operational.

And is it Deloitte USI

like

Hi all, I am new to cognizant with 3 yoe. Got selected in Verizon account. If anyone knows about this account can u pls comment how the work life balance will be? and the pressure in the project and working Timings

A few questions on Crunchyroll Had interview with HM who said they are very slow with the hiring process. Is this a red flag?
How is WLB? anyone staying remote at Crunchyroll?

like

What are the benefits of joining GOC is it same as google?

like

PwC India and PwC US

Which is better?
What are the advantages of joining PwC US.

Please help me to understand it

like

Hi All, Which one should I joined
Tech-python developer
YOE-5 years
Capgemini 21 LPA including variable
Wipro 24 LPA including variable
Tech Mahindra 24 LPA including variable
Synechron Inc. 24 LPA fixed

like

when will synechron release offer letter after HR discussion? Why don't they give clarity on when will they release offer letter?

like

Any data points on expected comp for a Salesforce Senior Manager - Project Manager position?

like

Which is best company Among following to join after 6.5 year of experience considering wlb and culture

TIAA
Wipro
Predikly
Infostretch

Thanks in advance

like

Does Citi have Cloud Projects?? And which cloud?

like

I am looking into a Product Manager role at M&T Bank. Does anyone know the salary range or can tell me about the work/life balance?

like

Hi folks need information on salary range for principle consultant in Infosys with 22 yrs exp

like

i just wanted to know...why tata elxsi not giving offer letter....i got selected 2 times but both times they didn't release offer letter... and also not receiving calls

like

Hi All,, Has anyone joined UST - PTEC (equifax) company recently for pune or other locations? Can someone please provide review of the same. Thinking to join the same on 30th dec.

Please respond.

like

Do they hire for analytics at EY GDS Pune ?

like

Joining BNP Paribas for role of Senior BA in bangalore, is the Bangalore office new? How many employees are there? How is company culture? Management etc, I had other offers from societe generale and hsbc similar offer but in hsbc the role was of a manager in compliance risk analytics domain, bnp is in trade and investment banking domain, I choose bnp, was it a good choice?

like

What is Citis C12 equivalence in TD? ( I am in Citi Canada and have offer of L10 at TD Canada)

likehelpful
like

More Posts

Hi Fishes!

I'm a fresher, placed at EY as a business consulting risk analyst. I will be joining by the end of this month
Would love to hear your experiences, advice, tips and things I can do to be well prepared.

Excited to be a part of this group.
Cheers
Tx

like

Potentially at an all time low - personally, professionally and emotionally. I have to believe that life’s inflection points happen for a reason. There’s a bigger lesson for me around this corner...

like

Is there an Instagram account that highlights M&A transactions within the financial market?

like
like

Has anyone ever had to train for more than 3 days to be a server ? ESP with over 10 years experience

like

Hey all, hope you’re all well. I’m looking into transitioning into MBB. I’ve 10 years FS experience, 2 years consulting, an MBA and cert. in tech. from USC, & D&AI cert. from Kellogg. Thoughts?

like

What will be provided in Accenture new joiners kit

like
like

Hi All,

What will be the In hand salary for this compensation in IBM Bangalore
YOE - 6.7 years
Technology - Salesforce Developer
Current CTC - 10

Thanks

Post Photo
like
like

How long were you a senior in FDD before things started to click? Really enjoying everything so far but feel like I am behind my peers. Been about 7 months now.

like

I am interviewing for an in-house role that I am really excited about, but they require 5 days in office. I have young kids, and these last few years of remote work and flexibility have really been crucial in helping manage it all. Has anyone else made this transition back to full time in office and do you regret it?

like

@NonEquityPartner with a devastating attack

Post Photo
likefunnysmart

Freakin @NonEquityPartner on IG 😂

Post Photo
likefunny

Does anyone know a good trainer in nyc who works with folks with prior injuries (acl/shoulder issues) ?

like

M/24 - 6'1 - Believer of the higher self. Yogi. Reiki Practitioner.
Looking for some amazing ladies to get rid of the lockdown boredom and form healthy connections. Drop a text. :D

PwC India provides LinkedIn learning accounts to its people. So the question is, which account is good to link and use. Is it ok to link your current LinkedIn account to the learning account or is there any risk or issues that anyone knows.

like

Hi,
Joining SAP labs, Bengaluru on 8th of August.
Looking for a share of accommodation. Female preferred.
Thank you..

like

How can one apply for bank PO job in icici after graduation.?

So sick of these pat-on-the-back posts on LinkedIn, and the ensuing circle jerk that follows

likefunny

Additional Posts in Consulting Exit Opportunities

Here is my idea for a startup! I collect all the data from career transitions and use Data Analytics to predict the most likely career transitions. I could start with consulting. What do you guys think about this? I would be able to predict based on your firm(mbb, big4), your experience, which role you are likely to move (Faang pm, strategy manager, move to mbb). I have all the data to do this, but wanted your thoughts. Would the output of this be relevant to you?

like

Hey Fishes,

Can anyone share their experiences after leaving consulting at Engagement manager / Project leader / CTL level and joining biz ops team in big tech?

Any insights on if and how the team dynamics, expectations etc change?

What is bad and what is good (probably WLB)?

I am moving to a team full of smart people (based on education and pedigree) but no one with consulting experience (which I think is a good thing?)

Thank you so much for your help!

like

Anyone else feel like they’re unhappy at the current role but unsuccessful in recruiting/interviewing for the next job? Just wanted to vent and see if anyone is in the same spot. Happy Friday, too :)

likehelpful

Really wanting to move to Chicago for jobs and I’ve been interviewing a lot but haven’t had much luck. Do people local to get preference for interviews even in today’s remote/digital world?

like

Thoughts on Neuberger Berman? 1. Broadly speaking that firm / 2. More broadly, corporate strategy within a financial services organization/asset management

like

Looking forward to pursuing opportunities at Google Canada. It’d be really appreciated if someone could put in a referral for me. Thank you in advance!

I had a recruiter phone screen two days ago. I just realized I completely forgot to send a thank you note afterwards. Is it still worth sending at this point ?

like

Do agile/scrum master roles pay well? And how does one get their foot in the door if currently in another field

like

Hi all I need advise please help! Long post sorry in advance. I contacted a director in a group that I previously interviewed for months ago and they ended up hiring internally. Said person was so pleased to hear from me and told me there were open roles so they were going to refer me personally to the recruiting person (Cotd)

like

Trying to chart my next move and not sure what direction to go. All I know is I’m tired of being always “on” in a client-facing environment.

Any podcasts, books, etc I can read for insight into more internal roles like biz ops, corporate dev/strategy, other??

4 YOE total all in consulting. Currently a SC. Clients/work have been commercial healthcare implementation & public health strategy, risk, process imp etc.

like

Has anyone quit with an offer in hand, but without background check or drug tests being 100% complete?

like

Looking to leave Cybersecurity Consulting and join FAANG. My role currently is not the most technical however - more on the cybersecurity strategy and risk side.

Any ideas if what kind of roles I should look at?

Anything would be great!

like

Does anyone know anything about Point B Consulting?

like

Last Thursday I received an offer from D. Today had a call with the recruiter to present my counter offer. If/when the team comes back with their counter to my initial counter will if come (cont)

Let's say I can't get a product or marketing job in tech, but I could get in via sales or customer success. Does working in those roles pigeonhole you, or is it easy to switch later? If you take a job as a customer success mgr for ads, or as a partnership mgr for learning solutions for industry X, are you going to get stuck in those products (ads, learning solutions), roles (CS, sales/partnerships), or target industry (X)?

like

Fellow 🐠, I see a lot exits to S&O type of work in FAANG. But what about enterprise account executives? Would anyone like to share your experience in this switch?

like

In a Big4 deal Analytics group that’s not premier with no path to partner... should I try to move to MBB/T2 to gain traditional consulting experience or try for tech/FAANG... I just wanna make money

likefunny

Why are so many people leaving Facebook?

likefunny

Hiring managers: How is the interview process like at your company and how much say do you have when it comes to choosing that candidate?

I had a behavioral interview with a manager from another team and a case study with the hiring manager. They both took notes as I gave my answers but the first manager was very disinterested from the get go and was distracted as he kept looking away from the screen.

I’m wondering how much influence the first manager has since I’m not sure what he’s writing

like

Can anyone refer my wife to big4 or tech? She has 7 years of experience with quality assurance and automation. She has masters from KSU with 3.88 GPA in information technology with a specialization in data analytics. We are in Atlanta GA and not looking for a travel role at the moment. Please IM me if you have any openings. Thank you !

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal