Decision Analytics Consultant - Pharma Analytics

ZS • Boston, MA

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Decision Analytics Consultant works with ZS’s Insights & Analytics group to address clients’ business analytics and reporting questions. The role uses quantitative analysis, research, and problem-solving to develop solutions grounded in clients’ information needs. Consultants collaborate with clients to define questions, select appropriate data, analyze results, and communicate findings in terms of the business question. The position also involves becoming familiar with client processes, developing expertise in a client analytics area, and being available to clients during regular working hours.

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life through data, science, technology, and human ingenuity. This position follows a hybrid working model, combining work from home with on-site work at client or ZS offices for the majority of the week. Travel is required as needed for client-facing work, according to project and client needs.

Requirements

• MBA with a bachelor’s degree (and often a graduate degree) in a quantitative or analytical discipline, such as Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Management Science, Data Science, Statistics, Econometrics, or Engineering; alternatively, a PhD in marketing, economics, decision sciences, or a related field with a business application. In lieu of an MBA or PhD, 5–8 years of relevant work experience may substitute.
• Up to 3 years of post-MBA relevant work experience and 3–5 years of pre-MBA relevant work experience, with evidence of strong analytical work, including advanced modeling techniques and tools such as R, SAS, Tableau, or VBA.
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences analytics experience.
• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity, and personal initiative.
• Aptitude for and enjoyment of leading and managing teams.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to make a personal impact with senior-level decision makers.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and a creative, innovative outlook.
• Client service orientation.
• Fluency in English.
• Client-first mentality.
• Collaborative spirit and a problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Use quantitative skills to answer clients’ ongoing business analytics and reporting questions.
• Work with clients to identify their specific business information needs.
• Execute a plan to analyze the data needed to address client business questions.
• Discuss with clients which data should be used for the analysis.
• Evaluate and analyze data to develop solutions to clients’ information needs.
• Communicate results to clients with emphasis on answering the business question rather than describing analytical or reporting processes.
• Become familiar with clients’ internal processes.
• Develop expertise in a client analytics area.
• Be available to clients during regular working hours.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package supporting health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development.
• Skills-building programs.
• Multiple career progression paths.
• Internal mobility opportunities.
• Collaborative culture.

What This Job Offers

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