What You'll Do: Decision Analytics Associate Consultant in Discovery will...

• Apply hands-on expertise in advanced multi-omics data analysis to solve novel challenges across the life sciences industry
• Utilize advanced bioinformatics techniques to analyze and interpret complex multi-omics datasets, providing actionable insights to address challenges in the life sciences sector
• Design, develop, and implement robust bioinformatics pipelines and workflows tailored to client-specific needs, ensuring efficient and rigorous data processing and analysis
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including researchers, data scientists and project managers to integrate your deep understanding of bioinformatics into broader project objectives
• Serve as a subject matter expert in specific area or application of bioinformatics, to drive innovation, mentor colleagues and share knowledge across teams
• Engage with clients to understand their challenges, present analytical findings, and offer strategic recommendations
• Develop and share insights based on ZS-driven bioinformatics innovations, positioning them within broader industry trends to inform internal teams and external stakeholders

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or master's degree required in any discipline with strong record of academic success in quantitative and analytic coursework such as operations research, applied mathematics, management science, data science, statistics, econometrics or engineering.
• 2-4 years of relevant post-collegiate job experience. A PhD may substitute in lieu of work experience.
• Familiarity and comfort across many applications of human bioinformatics and computational biology in addition to deep and demonstrated leadership in one or more of the following:
  • Large-scale genomic and multi-omics data analysis including GWAS, PheWAS, Molecular QTL analysis, MR, PRS, etc.
  • Multi-omics data analysis and integration applied to oncology, immunology, cardiometabolic health or neurodegeneration
  • Single-cell and spatial omics
  • Functional genomics, epigenomics and systems biology
  • Flow cytometry, imaging or other advanced technique applied to drug discovery activities
• Strong data science and programming skills in R and/or Python, deep knowledge of relevant bioinformatics tools
• Demonstrated experience developing highly performant analysis pipelines / workflows including use of popular orchestration languages such as Nextflow, WDL, CWL, etc.
• Strong scientific rigor with evidence of delivering high quality, reproducible analysis
• Excellent communication, presentation and team leadership skills with an eagerness for feedback and continuous improvement
• Passion, curiosity, and growth mindset coupled with deep commitment to an open and collaborative working environment
• 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:

ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. 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.