HEOR & Evidence Communications Associate Consultant

ZS • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

ZS's Insights & Analytics group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership. Our Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR) vision is to combine scientific and methodological rigor with strategic thinking. We work with our clients to go beyond delivering high quality studies, to helping them make sure the work they are undertaking are the right ones to support their strategic priorities, and even shape those priorities. 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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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: Entry Level