(Senior) Consultant - EY Parthenon - Strategy
Ernst & Young AG
Zurich
Key information
- Publication date:19 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Zurich
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In our EY Parthenon (EY-P) practice, we help our clients look beyond and position themselves to fulfil their growthobjectivesthrough corporate strategy, capitalallocationand M&A transactions. We help our clients navigate through complexity to reimagine their eco-systems, reshape their portfolios, stabilize their businesses, manage downturnscenariosand reinvent themselves for a better future. Together with our clients, we make well-founded, strategic decisions for businesses. Ifyou’relooking to develop your skills and grow your career in a fast-paced environment whilst working with cross-functional and multicultural teams, come join us!
Within EY-P, ourStrategy&Executiongroupprovidesa full range of strategic consulting services including corporate and growth strategy, M&A integrations, separations, transformations, Private Equity value creation, Operational/HR/IT Due Diligence, and Operational Restructuring. OurStrategy&Executionteam works cross-functionally and across the entire transaction lifecycle.
Your key responsibilities
- In your role asConsultant, you will engage in a diverse array of strategy projects, including portfolio strategy, go-to market models, market access & pricing, health equity & sustainability, healthcare system transformation initiatives etc.
- You will also work on integrations, carve-outs, corporaterestructuringand other types of M&A transactional engagements in project teams directly with ourclients
- Support a wide range of strategy and M&A transactionaltopics
- Identify, and oftentimes implement, innovative solutions for complex clientchallenges
- Support business development through developing intellectual property, proposal documents and attending salespitches
- Gather andanalyzeinformation, and provide recommendations to team members andclients
- Collaborate with clients on planning and executing strategy and M&A deal life cycleworkstreams
- You will help build an open and inclusive work environment and support tomaintainprofessional relationship with our clients
What we look for
- A completed business or STEM degree. Background in life sciencesadvantageous
- At least 1 year of post-graduate industry and/or consulting experience, ideally within the commercial strategy and M&Aspace
- Sharp analytical thinking and exceptional problem-solving skills in academic,professionaland extracurricularsettings
- Excellent skills in PowerPoint for building presentations andproficiencyin Excel for data analysis andmanagement
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both verbally and in writing, in English.Additionalfluency in German, French and/or Italianadvantageous
- Client-oriented attitude and desire to make animpact
- Readiness to learn and develop new skills; Interest in the Life Sciences sector, commitment to expanding knowledge and understanding of both business-related and scientific nuances within the Life Sciencesfield
- Curious mindset with a willingness to work on a variety of topics,demonstratingadaptability and openness to newchallenges
- Creative thinker and self-starter who can generate innovative ideas and take initiative in tasks/projects
- Strong teamplayer mentality to proactively drive solutions within highly motivated and diverse teams across functions, countries andregions
- Hard-working individual with an ambitious mindset, dedicated to achieving high-qualityresults
- Diligent ad detail-oriented approach to work, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in alltasks
- Demonstrates resilience and the ability to perform under pressure,maintainingcomposure and focusinchallenging situations
What’s in it for you
Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology and surround you with high-performing teams. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need - all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.
Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.
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