Decision Analytics 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 Consultant - Market Research

Turn research rigor into real-world impact by helping life sciences companies make decisions that improve patient lives.

ZS's Insights & Analytics practice sits within our Strategy Insights and Planning group, partnering with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to answer the questions that shape commercial strategy. Our work spans primary and secondary research, quantitative and qualitative methods, and advanced statistical modeling, all in service of helping clients make high-stakes decisions with confidence.

As a Decision Analytics Consultant, you'll lead engagements, work side-by-side with clients to define their business questions, design the research that answers them, and communicate findings in ways that drive real decisions.   

What You’ll Do  

• Leverage quantitative skills to guide market research strategies for our pharmaceutical clients, resulting in well-structured research designs that deliver clear, actionable answers
• Develop and apply advanced statistical models that help clients understand dynamic market forces and competitive dynamics
• Design and execute custom analyses in R, SAS, Tableau, Visual Basic, and Excel, building analytical plans that are rigorous, efficient, and squarely tied to client and ZS's decision-making needs
• Evaluate, assess, and synthesize data findings into strategic conclusions 
• Discuss and determine with clients which specific data may be best utilized in order to perform the necessary analysis.
• Communicate the data results to the client, with an emphasis on answering the business question as opposed to the analytical and reporting processes used. 
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team; cultivating research excellence, analytical thinking, and client presence across your engagements
• Contribute to ZS's Market Research practice through thought leadership, new business proposals, methodology innovation, and capability development
• Gain immediate familiarity with client’s internal processes. 
• Develop expertise within a client analytics area. 
• Be available for clients during regular working hours. 

What You’ll Bring 

• MBA with a bachelor's (and often graduate) degree in a quantitative, analytical discipline, such as Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Management Science, Data Science, Statistics, Econometrics, or Engineering.
• Alternatively, candidates may possess a PhD in marketing, economics, decision sciences or related field with a business application.
• In lieu of an MBA or PhD, 6-9 years of relevant work experience may substitute.  

• 6+ years of market research and quantitative analytics experience in or serving the life sciences / pharmaceutical industry, with experience leading client engagements
• Strong command of quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Proficiency in R, SAS, Tableau, Python, SQL and/or Excel for statistical modeling and custom analysis
• A track record of translating data-heavy analyses into clear, compelling stories for a variety of 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
  
• Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, leading and managing teams.  

• 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

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.

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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