Healthcare Analytics Trailblazer: Advanced Modeling

ZS; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Hybrid working model

Travel opportunities

Job summary

ZS’s Insights & Analytics group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions that turn data into actionable insights. Our teams leverage advanced analytics, data science, and problem‑solving techniques to turn data into actionable insights and recommendations.

For this opportunity, we are looking for an Associate Consultant with a strong advanced analytics and data science background, ideally within healthcare or life sciences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in a quantitative or analytical discipline such as data science, statistics, applied mathematics, operations research, econometrics, engineering, or a related field
• 2–4 years of relevant post‑collegiate experience; a PhD may substitute in lieu of work experience
• Consulting experience involving advanced analytics, data science, or analytics‑driven strategy
• Demonstrated experience building and leading advanced analytics models
• Experience with machine learning models and techniques
• Strong ability to connect advanced analytics and modeling to broader business problems and client objectives
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical data sources and the ability to work with complex healthcare or life sciences datasets
• Healthcare, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry experience preferred
• Ability to independently manage analytical workstreams and collaborate directly with clients
• Strong communication and presentation skills, particularly the ability to explain complex analytical concepts and findings in a clear, business‑focused way
• Strong problem‑solving skills and comfort working with ambiguous business questions
• High motivation, maturity, and personal initiative
• Strong attention to detail and a quality‑focused mindset
• Collaborative, client‑first approach and ability to work effectively in teams
• Fluency in English

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced analytics and machine learning models to address client questions
• Translate business challenges into analytical approaches and modeling solutions
• Leverage large and complex datasets to identify trends, generate insights, and inform client decision‑making
• Apply knowledge of pharmaceutical and healthcare data sources to support analyses and recommendations
• Design and execute custom analyses using appropriate statistical, analytical, and data science techniques
• Take ownership of analytical workstreams and collaborate with broader project teams
• Synthesize analytical findings into clear business insights and actionable recommendations
• Develop presentations and communicate analytical results directly to clients, including non‑technical audiences
• Build strong client relationships and serve as a key point of contact on projects
• Provide project status updates and drive workstreams toward milestones and deliverables
• Guide and mentor Associates and other junior team members

Skills

Advanced analytics

Data science

Machine learning

Problem solving

Client communication

English fluency

Team collaboration

Education

Quantitative degree

PhD accepted substitute

Job description

ZS’s Insights & Analytics group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions that turn data into actionable insights. Our teams leverage advanced analytics, data science, and problem‑solving techniques to turn data into actionable insights and recommendations.

For this opportunity, we are looking for an Associate Consultant with a strong advanced analytics and data science background, ideally within healthcare or life sciences.