As a HEOR associate consultant you will need to support projects that are involved in study design, evidence generation and evidence communication. In HEOR, effective evidence communication is not just about presenting data-it's about translating complex science into clear, credible, and actionable insights that resonate with diverse stakeholders. Our vision is to elevate the role of evidence as a strategic catalyst for informed decision-making-ensuring that every message we craft bridges clinical value, real-world relevance, and payer priorities. By combining scientific rigor with strategic storytelling, we aim to shape access, influence policy, and ultimately improve outcomes for patients worldwide. What You'll Do: Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant - HEOR Value and Evidence Communication in the Medical & Evidence Practice Area will.. - Design and develop systematic literature reviews (SLR), global value dossiers(GVD), Academy of managed care pharmacy dossiers (AMCP), policy papers, and other value and evidence communication documents - Design and develop abstracts, posters, and manuscript outlines. - Write, edit, and review scientific publications intended for peer-reviewed journals, including manuscripts. - Demonstrated understanding of evidence generation strategy and study design, with familiarity across key HEOR study types and the ability to help shape research questions, methods, and outputs that support client evidence needs. - 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 HEOR, market access, 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. 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.