Senior Data Analyst - Bioinformatics / AI

Zs Associates; København; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ZS Copenhagen is seeking a bioinformatics consultant to help accelerate discovery for pharma and biotech clients. You will integrate multi-modal data, build AI-driven workflows, and design knowledge graphs and data foundations to support translational biomarker development.

With a Master’s/PhD and 2+ years in Life Sciences consulting, you’ll connect technical work to client decisions, coding in Python and Nextflow, and communicating results clearly in English.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, AI/ML, systems biology, chemoinformatics or similar.
• 2+ years consulting experience for the Life Sciences sector within Bioinformatics.
• Fluency in English; strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Multi-modal data integration across omics, imaging, assay and clinical data.
• AI-driven discovery workflows and agentic systems, including target discovery, biomarker ranking and patient stratification.
• Knowledge graphs and data foundation design (e.g., ontologies, semantic search, GraphRAG).
• Bioinformatics pipeline engineering (e.g., Nextflow, cloud-native, reproducible workflows).
• Translational science and biomarker development, connecting discovery data to clinical decisions.
• Own discrete workstreams end‑to‑end.
• Design and implement components such as RAG pipelines, knowledge-graph elements, agentic workflows, or data‑integration solutions.
• Develop client‑ready deliverables (slides, structured outputs, written summaries) that clearly communicate insights and recommendations.
• Contribute to points of view (PoVs), case studies, and proposal materials, helping translate project experience into reusable intellectual capital.
• Participate in client discussions and present findings.
• Build reusable assets (prompts, templates, accelerators) that compound across projects.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Consulting

Python

R language

SQL

Nextflow

Client-facing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, AI/ML, systems biology, chemoinformatics or similar

Tools

Nextflow

Job description

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As 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 all. Here you’ll work side‑by‑side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life‑changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client‑first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life‑changing impact to ZS.

ZS Discovery partners with pharmaceutical and biotech clients to accelerate the discovery of safer, more effective therapeutics with a higher chance of reaching patients and improving their lives. We combine scientific expertise, advanced analytics, AI and strategic consulting to help research organisations become more productive, more data‑driven, and make more confident and robust decisions. The Copenhagen team is intentionally hybrid: scientific depth, AI capability, technical skills, and business context in the same people.

What you'll do:

• Multi-modal data integration across omics, imaging, assay and clinical data
• AI-driven discovery workflows and agentic systems, including target discovery, biomarker ranking and patient stratification
• Knowledge graphs and data foundation design (e.g., ontologies, semantic search, GraphRAG)
• Bioinformatics pipeline engineering (e.g., Nextflow, cloud-native, reproducible workflows)
• Translational science and biomarker development, connecting discovery data to clinical decisions
• Own discrete workstreams end‑to‑end
• Design and implement components such as RAG pipelines, knowledge-graph elements, agentic workflows, or data‑integration solutions
• Develop client‑ready deliverables (slides, structured outputs, written summaries) that clearly communicate insights and recommendations
• Contribute to points of view (PoVs), case studies, and proposal materials, helping translate project experience into reusable intellectual capital
• Participate in client discussions and present findings
• Build reusable assets (prompts, templates, accelerators) that compound across projects

What You’ll Bring:

• Master's or PhD preferred in bioinformatics, computational biology, AI/ML, systems biology, chemoinformatics or similar
• 2+ years consulting experience for the Life Sciences sector within Bioinformatics
• Consulting mindset: structured problem solving, clear written and verbal communication, comfort with ambiguity
• Business understanding: ability to connect technical work to a decision a client actually has to make
• Strong coding foundation in Python (and ideally R, SQL, or workflow languages like Nextflow/WDL)
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

How you’ll grow:

• 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

Perks & Benefits:

At ZS, your growth matters. 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, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in Denmark, visit ZS Denmark office locations | Where we work | ZS.

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. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face‑to‑face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; 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 by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.