Decision Analytics Consultant - Real World Evidence

About the role

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm dedicated to transforming ideas into impactful solutions for patients, caregivers, and consumers worldwide. We partner with clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that drive business results.

Responsibilities

• Leverage Real-World Data (RWD) and Real-World Evidence (RWE) analytics skills to answer questions related to retrospective evidence generation for pharmaceutical clients.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand evidence generation needs and identify the most relevant data sources and analytical methods.
• Execute structured analyses using patient-level data to generate insights for evidence planning, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) studies, and budget impact modeling.
• Present analytical results in a business-focused, actionable way for internal and external stakeholders.
• Gain familiarity with client processes, pharmaceutical products, and pipeline projects.
• Develop domain expertise in RWD, RWE, HEOR, and health economics, contributing to talent development and evidence delivery capabilities.
• Support both the selling and delivery of retrospective evidence generation projects as part of the analytics team.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master’s, PhD, or equivalent) in a quantitative, analytical, or health-related discipline such as Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Epidemiology, or HEOR.
• Strong proficiency in Real-World Data (RWD), Real-World Evidence (RWE), and advanced analytics with experience analyzing patient-level datasets.
• 6+ years of relevant full-time professional experience in RWD, RWE, HEOR, or related analytics roles.
• Experience with HEOR, budget impact modeling, and retrospective evidence generation is highly preferred.
• Industry experience with pharmaceutical clients and ability to work effectively with HEOR scientists.
• Demonstrated analytic problem-solving skills and a creative, innovative approach to generating insights from complex datasets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, enabling effective influence with senior stakeholders.
• High motivation, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate across teams and projects.
• Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, leading and managing teams.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English.
• Client-first mentality.
• Intense work ethic.
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach.

Skills

• Real-World Data (RWD)
• Real-World Evidence (RWE)
• Advanced analytics
• Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)
• Budget Impact Modeling
• Retrospective Evidence Generation

Benefits

• 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