ZS Associates

ZS Associates is a global management consulting and technology firm specializing in transforming healthcare and beyond. Founded in 1983 by Andris Zoltners and Prabhakant Sinha, both professors at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, the firm has grown to employ over 13,000 professionals across more than 35 offices worldwide.

The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including strategy and advisory, AI and analytics, digital and technology solutions, life sciences R&D and medical affairs, portfolio and pipeline management, value and access strategies, marketing, and sales optimization.

These services are tailored to various industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology, health plans, consumer goods, financial services, high-tech and telecommunications, industrials and business services, private equity, retail, and travel and hospitality.

Expertise and Impact

ZS Associates leverages its deep industry expertise, leading-edge analytics, and technology to deliver actionable solutions for complex challenges.

The firm has provided patient-centric solutions to 48 of the top 50 pharmaceutical companies, resulting in a 30%-40% increase in patient duration of therapy through tailored support programs, a 15% increase in patient engagement across channels, and a 20-fold increase in clinical trial enrollment by enhancing the patient experience.

Global Presence

The firm's global footprint includes offices in major cities across North America, Europe, and Asia.

In the United States, ZS Associates has offices in:

• Atlanta
• Boston, MA, USA
• Chicago
• Durham
• Foster City
• New York
• Philadelphia
• Princeton
• San Diego
• South San Francisco
• Thousand Oaks

Internationally, the firm operates in cities such as Barcelona, Berlin, Bengaluru, Frankfurt, Gurugram, Hyderabad, London, Milan, Noida, Paris, Pune, São Paulo, Singapore, and Tokyo.

Recent Acquisitions

In 2021, ZS Associates expanded its capabilities by acquiring Medullan, a company specializing in digital health and digital medicine strategies and solutions.

Following this, in 2022, the firm acquired Intomics, a Danish bioinformatics and systems biology company, and in February 2023, it purchased Trials.ai, an intelligent design company.

These acquisitions have enhanced ZS Associates' ability to deliver innovative solutions within the healthcare sector.

Company Culture

With a mission to inspire each other to bring unique perspectives and experiences to work, ZS Associates fosters a culture of collaboration and inclusion.

The firm has been recognized for its company culture by Consulting magazine and has earned a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Annual Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ workplace equality.