Decision Analytics Consultant- Emerging Pharma

ZS • South San Francisco, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Decision Analytics Consultant within our Emerging Pharma practice, you will help innovative biotech and specialty pharmaceutical companies solve high-impact business challenges and bring life-changing therapies to market. You’ll work directly with client leadership on critical decisions ranging from first product launches to portfolio and growth strategy, leveraging advanced analytics, structured problem-solving, and strategic thinking to drive commercial success in fast-evolving healthcare markets. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine data science, strategy, and client engagement, with early ownership of workstreams and meaningful exposure to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• MBA or advanced degree (PhD/MS) in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g., data science, economics, engineering, statistics), OR equivalent relevant experience
• 2–5 years of experience in consulting, analytics, or life sciences-related roles
• Strong analytical toolkit (e.g., SQL, R/Python, Tableau, Excel-based modeling)
• Proven ability to structure problems and generate data-driven insights
• Experience leading workstreams or managing small teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated interest in life sciences, healthcare, or biotech
• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative
• Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
• Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical workstreams to solve complex commercial and strategic challenges
• Translate ambiguous business problems into structured analyses and actionable insights
• Manage day-to-day project execution, including timelines, data analysis, and team coordination
• Develop clear, compelling client deliverables and present insights to senior stakeholders
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development
• Support business development through proposal development and client engagement

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development.
• Robust skills‑building programs
• Multiple career progression paths
• Internal mobility
• Deeply collaborative culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level