ZS Associates

Senior Quantitative Research Associate

ZS Associates$95K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of relevant industry experience in quantitative research.
  • Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, Economics, Psychology, Behavioral Science, or Business Analytics.
  • Strong foundation in advanced statistics and experimental design techniques.
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting quantitative market research, including survey design and analysis.
  • Proficiency in at least one statistical programming platform, preferably Excel, R, or Python.
  • Experience in healthcare/life sciences research is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills, comfortable explaining complex concepts to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct quantitative research and analysis using advanced statistical methods.
  • Design and execute rigorous research studies for business questions in healthcare and life sciences.
  • Analyze data and generate insights to inform client recommendations.
  • Collaborate with consulting teams to interpret findings and deliver actionable insights.
  • Create high-quality analytical presentations and data visualizations for clients.
  • Partner with onshore and offshore teams to ensure research accuracy and quality.
  • Assist in developing surveys and experimental designs to evaluate market and business questions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package supporting health and well-being.
  • Robust skills-building programs and multiple career progression paths.
  • Opportunities for internal mobility and role expansion.
  • A hybrid working model that promotes flexibility and connection.
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging within the workplace.
Full Job Description
What you'll do:
  • Conduct quantitative research and analysis using survey methods, experimental designs, and advanced statistical techniques.
  • Support the design and execution of statistically rigorous research studies to address business questions across healthcare and life sciences.
  • Apply quantitative methodologies to analyze data, generate insights, and inform client recommendations.
  • Collaborate with consulting teams to interpret research findings and translate results into clear, actionable insights.
  • Develop high-quality analytical deliverables, presentations, and data visualizations for client engagements.
  • Partner with onshore and offshore teams to ensure the accuracy, quality, and consistency of research outputs.
  • Communicate analytical findings and complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Contribute to multiple client engagements by providing quantitative research, analytical support, and problem-solving expertise.
  • Assist in the development of surveys, experiments, and other research approaches to evaluate market, customer, and business questions.
  • Maintain high standards of analytical rigor, quality assurance, and attention to detail throughout the research process.


What you'll bring:
  • At least 2 years of relevant industry or applied experience
  • Master's degree or higher in: Statistics, Data Science, Public Health (MPH), Economics, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Business Analytics
  • Strong foundation in advanced statistics and experimental design.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience conducting quantitative market research, including survey design, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Expertise in at least one statistical programming platform, with strong preference for Excel,R ,Python
  • Experience applying quantitative methods within the healthcare or life sciences industry strongly preferred.
  • Strong structured thinking, attention to detail, and comfort working across multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • High motivation, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative, client-first mindset.
  • 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.

To complete your application:
An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.

Find Out More At:
www.zs.com

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.
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10,000 employees
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Founded
1983

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