Associate, Zurich
Job Overview
We believe a well-crafted strategy is insufficient without measurable impact.
With over 20 years of experience, we have the expertise and knowledge to translate strategy into meaningful impact. We deliver transformative, long-lasting results for leading companies from around the world in the Life science, Agribusiness, Food and Private Equity industries.
Our Associates play a critical role in supporting our independent consultants and are part of our internal, permanent team. They are highly motivated self-starters who thrive in an entrepreneurial setting, who are looking to develop their consulting toolkit by engaging with clients, primarily in the Life Sciences sector, and learn business development skills, while demonstrating leadership ability and enthusiasm to take on new initiatives.
Your role:
CLIENT WORK / CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS
- Engage on consulting assignments at leading global organizations alongside senior colleagues and experienced independent consultants
- Contribute to business development activities in client service teams and regional hubs. Support development of project proposals and client outreach efforts
TALENT AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
- Develop your skills to carefully scope client project needs and support our Talent Team with their identification and selection of “exact-fit” independent consultants to deliver projects with excellence
ENTREPRENEURIAL INITIATIVES
- Take ownership and drive internal projects to contribute to a-connects’ growth strategy and shape our future
Our requirements:
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from a top-tier institution
- 3+ years relevant work experience in Consulting and/or at a Pharma/ Biotech or Ag/Food company
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), fluent English
Candidates must be eligible to work in Switzerland/ EU.
Our commitment:
We provide our colleagues with an engaging, intellectually stimulating and entrepreneurial work environment. Our flat hierarchy rewards performance and offers great opportunities for career advancement irrespective of tenure, while our values, flexibility and people orientation allow team members to realize both professional and personal goals. We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package
CH-8008 Zürich / Zürich
