Decision Analytics Consultant- Emerging Pharma

ZS; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive rewards package

Hybrid working model

Career development programs

Job summary

ZS seeks a Decision Analytics Consultant for its Emerging Pharma practice in San Diego, California. This role offers the chance to help biotech companies solve critical business challenges and brings opportunities for mentorship and leadership in a hybrid working model.

The ideal candidate has an MBA or advanced degree and 2–5 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and a passion for life sciences. You will lead key workstreams and engage directly with clients, significantly impacting innovative therapies in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in consulting, analytics, or life sciences-related roles.
• Proven ability to structure problems and generate data-driven insights.
• Demonstrated interest in life sciences, healthcare, or biotech.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical workstreams to solve complex challenges.
• Translate ambiguous business problems into structured analyses.
• Develop clear, compelling client deliverables and present insights.

Skills

SQL

R/Python

Tableau

Excel-based modeling

Analytical toolkit

Communication skills

Education

MBA or advanced degree in a quantitative field

Job description

Decision Analytics Consultant – Emerging Pharma

As a Decision Analytics Consultant within our Emerging Pharma practice, you will help innovative biotech and specialty pharmaceutical companies solve high‑impact business challenges and bring life‑changing therapies to market. You’ll work directly with client leadership on critical decisions ranging from first product launches to portfolio and growth strategy, leveraging advanced analytics, structured problem‑solving, and strategic thinking to drive commercial success in fast‑evolving healthcare markets. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine data science, strategy, and client engagement, with early ownership of workstreams and meaningful exposure to senior stakeholders.

Why Join Our Emerging Pharma Practice

• Partner with high‑growth biotech companies, often preparing for first launch or rapid expansion
• Gain end‑to‑end exposure across strategy, analytics, and commercialization
• Take on early leadership responsibility, managing workstreams and mentoring junior team members
• Work at the intersection of advanced analytics and life sciences strategy
• Benefit from a strong learning culture, mentorship, and accelerated career growth

What You’ll Do

• Lead analytical workstreams to solve complex commercial and strategic challenges
• Translate ambiguous business problems into structured analyses and actionable insightsManage day‑to‑day project execution, including timelines, data analysis, and team coordination

Develop clear, compelling client deliverables and present insights to senior stakeholders

Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development

Support business development through proposal development and client engagement

Example Projects

• Designing launch strategies for first‑in‑market therapies
• Building forecasting and patient‑based models to guide investment decisions
• Evaluating new indication and expansion opportunities across global markets
• Developing commercial analytics tools and dashboards to optimize performance

What You’ll Bring

• MBA or advanced degree (PhD/MS) in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g., data science, economics, engineering, statistics), or equivalent relevant experience
• 2–5 years of experience in consulting, analytics, or life sciences‑related roles
• Strong analytical toolkit (e.g., SQL, R/Python, Tableau, Excel‑based modeling)
• Proven ability to structure problems and generate data‑driven insights
• Experience leading workstreams or managing small teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated interest in life sciences, healthcare, or biotech
• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative
• Strong attention to detail, with a quality‑focused mindset
• Fluency in English
• Client‑first mentality

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, and professional development. You’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community.

Hybrid Working Model

We offer a flexible and connected way of working, combining work from home with on‑site presence at clients and ZS offices for the majority of the week.

Travel

Travel is a requirement for client‑facing ZSers. While some projects may be local, all client‑facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed.

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.