About Zach

I’m a former Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company and now VP of Strategy & Business Development at a leading biotech company. I’ve been on both sides of the table—successfully navigating consulting recruiting myself, and later evaluating and developing talent within high-performance environments. At McKinsey, I worked across 30+ engagements across industries eventually focusing on life science and healthcare. I was promoted twice in three years reaching the role of Engagement Manager. I also lead recruiting efforts for healthcare profiles growing the organisation from 3 to 10+ consultants. I understand what top firms actually look for beyond the polished answers—how candidates think, communicate, and perform under pressure. I’ve helped candidates sharpen their case structuring, problem-solving, and storytelling to stand out in competitive processes. My approach is direct, practical, and tailored: I focus on how to think like a consultant, not just how to pass interviews. Before consulting, I completed a PhD in Neuroscience at Karolinska Institutet, which means I bring a structured, analytical approach to breaking down complex problems, something I now apply to coaching candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those transitioning into consulting.