What You'll Do: Decision Analytics Associate Consultant in the Drug Development Practice Area will...

• Develop and apply advanced statistical and data methodologies to support clinical development, biometrics, and regulatory decision-making.
• Partner with clients to define and implement end-to-end clinical data strategies, from data acquisition through submission.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (clinical operations, biostatistics, data management, regulatory) to ensure data is structured, standardized, and analysis-ready.
• Design and execute analyses using tools such as R, SAS, and Excel, with a focus on clinical trial data and biometrics use cases.
• Support the development and optimization of clinical data workflows, operating models, and governance frameworks.
• Contribute to the implementation and enhancement of clinical data systems, including EDC platforms (e.g., Medidata Rave) and downstream data environments.
• Ensure alignment with industry standards (e.g., CDISC, SDTM) and regulatory requirements for clinical data submission.
• Synthesize and communicate insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex clinical data into actionable recommendations.
• Develop strong client relationships and serve as a key point of contact for clinical data and biometrics-related workstreams.
• Provide regular project updates, manage deliverables, and ensure high-quality execution across engagements.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to building internal capabilities in clinical data management and biometrics.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative or life sciences field such as biostatistics, epidemiology, data science, health sciences, or engineering.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in clinical data management, biometrics, or clinical trial analytics; experience at a pharma/biotech company or CRO strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of the clinical data lifecycle, including data collection, cleaning, standardization, and regulatory submission.
• Hands-on experience with clinical data standards (e.g., CDISC, SDTM) and familiarity with data governance and metadata management practices.
• Experience working with electronic data capture (EDC) systems such as Medidata Rave or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of tools such as SAS, R, or Excel, with less emphasis on pure modeling and more on applied clinical data use.
• Ability to collaborate across technical and business teams to translate clinical data needs into scalable solutions.
• High motivation, strong work ethic, and ability to operate in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex clinical data concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality and regulatory compliance.
• Empathy, adaptability, and emotional intelligence when working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to team development.
• 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.