Senior Quantitative Research Associate

About the role

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it. We transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology, and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and consumers worldwide. You’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions, driving impact with a client-first mentality on each engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative research and analysis using survey methods, experimental designs, and advanced statistical techniques.
• Support the design and execution of statistically rigorous research studies to address business questions across healthcare and life sciences.
• Apply quantitative methodologies to analyze data, generate insights, and inform client recommendations.
• Collaborate with consulting teams to interpret research findings and translate results into clear, actionable insights.
• Develop high-quality analytical deliverables, presentations, and data visualizations for client engagements.
• Partner with onshore and offshore teams to ensure the accuracy, quality, and consistency of research outputs.
• Communicate analytical findings and complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to multiple client engagements by providing quantitative research, analytical support, and problem-solving expertise.
• Assist in the development of surveys, experiments, and other research approaches to evaluate market, customer, and business questions.
• Maintain high standards of analytical rigor, quality assurance, and attention to detail throughout the research process.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant industry or applied experience.
• Master’s degree or higher in: Statistics, Data Science, Public Health (MPH), Economics, Psychology, Behavioral Science, or Business Analytics.
• Strong foundation in advanced statistics and experimental design.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience conducting quantitative market research, including survey design, analysis, and interpretation.
• Expertise in at least one statistical programming platform, with strong preference for Excel, R, or Python.
• Experience applying quantitative methods within the healthcare or life sciences industry strongly preferred.
• Strong structured thinking, attention to detail, and comfort working across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• High motivation, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative, client-first mindset.
• Fluency in English.

Additional attributes: Client-first mentality, intense work ethic, collaborative spirit, and problem-solving approach.

How you’ll grow

• Cross-functional skills development and 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.

Benefits

At ZS, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work and expand your capabilities.

For details on total rewards in the United States, visit ZS US office locations.

Schedule

Hybrid working model: We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week.

Travel

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client-facing roles; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth.

Work Authorization: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.