ZS Associates

Decision Analytics Associate Consultant

ZS Associates$90K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate-level degree (Master's or PhD) with 2-3 years of relevant experience
  • 1-4 years in research, publications, or consulting
  • Proven experience in scientific research design and publication
  • Knowledge of statistical methods and ability to design analyses
  • Strong scientific writing skills with manuscript review experience
  • Exceptional attention to detail and high standards for scientific rigor
  • Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to varied audiences
  • Client-first mentality and collaborative spirit

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop real-world evidence research studies
  • Write, edit, and review scientific publications for peer-reviewed journals
  • Collaborate with global teams to execute statistical analyses
  • Interpret and communicate scientific findings accurately
  • Engage directly with clients to align study outputs with strategic goals
  • Provide project status updates to clients and ZS teams
  • Create project deliverables and implement solutions
  • Guide and mentor Associates on teams

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package supporting health, financial future, and professional development
  • Robust skills-building programs and multiple career progression paths
  • Internal mobility options for career growth
  • Flexible hybrid working model that combines remote and on-site work
  • Opportunities for travel to strengthen client relationships and gain diverse experiences
Full Job Description
What You'll Do: In the Decision Analytics Associate Consultant - HEOR Evidence Generation in the Insights and Analytics Group will..
  • Design and develop real-world evidence research studies, including study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and manuscript outlines
  • Write, edit, and review scientific publications intended for peer-reviewed journals, including manuscripts.
  • Collaborate with global delivery teams (e.g., statisticians, programmers) to execute statistical analyses
  • Interpret and communicate scientific and analytical findings in a way that is clear, accurate, and aligned to the client's objectives
  • Engage directly with clients, including epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and medical affairs leaders, to align study outputs with strategic goals
  • Provide client and ZS teams project status updates.
  • Create project deliverables and implement solutions.
  • Advance problem-solving skills and improve ZS's capabilities;
  • Guide and mentor Associates on teams.

What You'll Bring
  • Graduate-level degree (Master's or higher, such as a PhD) with 2-3 years of relevant work experience, and strong academic grounding in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, health economics, or a related quantitative field
  • 1-4 years of relevant experience in research, publications, or consulting (can include graduate work); PhD may substitute for post-graduate experience
  • Demonstrated experience designing, conducting, and publishing scientific research (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, poster presentations)
  • Knowledge of statistical methods and analysis, with ability to design analyses (programming can be supported by others)
  • Strong scientific writing skills and experience drafting or reviewing manuscripts for publication
  • Exceptional attention to detail and high standards for scientific rigor
  • Ability to translate technical findings into clear insights for diverse audiences, including commercial and medical teams
  • Strong collaboration skills and a passion for working across functions and disciplines
  • 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.

About ZS Associates

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people?a fact that?s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond.
Learn more about ZS Associates
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1983

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