Decision Analytics Associate Consultant - Market Research

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

Decision  Analytics - Associate Consultant - Market Research

ZS's Market Research practice sits within our Strategy Insights and Planning group, partnering with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to answer the questions that matter most: What do patients and providers actually need? Is this market ready? Will this message land? Our work spans primary and secondary research, quantitative and qualitative methods, and advanced statistical modeling. All in service of helping clients make high-stakes commercial decisions with confidence.

As an Associate Consultant, you'll work on multiple engagements simultaneously, developing both the analytical depth and client presence that define a successful consulting career at ZS.

What You’ll Do  

• Design and execute quantitative market research studies; including conjoint analysis, MaxDiff, segmentation, and discrete choice modeling to uncover what drives physician prescribing, patient adherence, and payer decision-making.
• Build and apply advanced statistical models in R, SAS, and Python to translate complex survey and claims data into clear strategic recommendations.
• Develop custom analyses and visualizations in Tableau, Excel, and Visual Basic to communicate findings that are both rigorous and executive-ready.
• Synthesize primary and secondary research into cohesive insights narratives
• Present findings to client teams and senior ZS stakeholders through crisp oral and written deliverables.
  
• Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations. 

• Manage key workstreams on client engagements, serving as a trusted point of contact and keeping projects on track across research design, fieldwork, analysis, and delivery.
• Collaborate with ZS practice teams across commercial strategy, medical affairs, and market access to ensure research insights connect to broader client decisions.
• Guide and mentor junior Associates, sharing methodological expertise and modeling what excellent analytical thinking looks like.

What You’ll Bring 

• Bachelor's or master's degree required in any discipline with a strong record of academic success in quantitative and analytic coursework such as operations research, applied mathematics, management science, data science, statistics, econometrics, or engineering. 
• 3+ years of market research or quantitative analytics experience in or serving the life sciences / pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands-on expertise with quantitative research methods: survey design, advanced choice modeling, segmentation, or statistical analysis of large datasets.
• Proficiency in analytical tools such as R, SAS, Tableau, or Excel; comfort picking up new platforms quickly.
• A track record of translating data-heavy analyses into clear, compelling stories for non-technical audiences.
• Strong project management instincts; you keep workstreams organized, deadlines met, and stakeholders informed without being asked.
• Intellectual curiosity about the pharmaceutical landscape: therapy areas, drug commercialization, competitive dynamics, and the patient journey.
• Emotional intelligence and adaptability; you build trust easily, read the room in client settings, and adjust your approach as projects evolve.
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

How you’ll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.               

Hybrid working model:

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working.  A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed.  Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

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