The best talent leaves, I did. - Consultant ZS Associates Employee Review

2.0
May 17, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

If you are interested in quantitative consulting work with health care clients, ZS is an okay place to work. They work with mid-tier managers on the sales & marketing side for large pharm companies. Good for engineers.

Cons

The senior leadership is comprised of people who just stuck around and were promoted. Based on the companies history, they are extremely focused on getting to the nth decimal place for everything, even when its a theoretical exercise. The people aren't able to apply abstract thought and get stuck boiling the ocean. Bad if you are anything other than an engineer type. It might even be extremely frustrating if you are an engineer type who values time and practical thought.

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5.0
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Pros

Great firm and leadership, interesting projects in healthcare

Cons

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4.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Strong culture and collaborative environment with smart, supportive colleagues. Admins are trusted partners and get exposure to senior leadership, which provides great learning opportunities. Compensation and benefits are competitive compared to similar roles.

Cons

Workload can be high, with admins often supporting multiple stakeholders while also providing backup coverage. Expectations can vary widely depending on the team, which can create inconsistency and pressure. Career growth paths are less structured and require a lot of self-direction. Work-life balance can be challenging at times, especially across time zones.

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