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. As a Decision Analytics Consultant within the Insights & Analytic Group, you will work closely with clients to design and deliver solutions for various business challenges.

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 service orientation.
• Client-first mentality.
• Intense work ethic.
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach.

Skills

• Advanced degree in a quantitative, analytical, or health-related field.
• Strong proficiency in RWD, RWE, and advanced analytics.
• Experience with HEOR, budget impact modeling, and retrospective evidence generation.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Problem-solving and creative thinking abilities.
• Client service and relationship management skills.

Benefits

At ZS, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes health and well-being benefits, financial planning, time off, and professional development opportunities. We also provide cross-functional skills development and custom learning pathways, milestone training programs aligned with career progression, and internal mobility paths that support growth via s-curves, individual contribution, and role expansions.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

The hybrid working model at ZS allows for a combination of remote work and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices. Business needs of your project and client are prioritized for travel requirements.