RWE Strategy Insights Consultant

Zs Associates; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel opportunities

Job summary

ZS is a leading management consulting and technology firm focused on life sciences. The Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant role involves partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech clients to generate Real-World Evidence and translate insights into strategic decisions, with heavy exposure to RWD, RWE, and HEOR analytics.

A hybrid work model and opportunities to travel are core to the role. Ideal candidates hold a relevant advanced degree and 3–6+ years of related experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, or PhD with a strong academic record in business, economics, life sciences, or public health.
• In lieu of a PhD, 3–6+ years of experience in RWE/HEOR, life sciences consulting, or healthcare analytics.
• Experience with pharmaceutical/biotech clients and familiarity with the product lifecycle.
• Familiarity with RWD/RWE, HEOR, patient journey analytics, or retrospective studies.
• Strong data fluency and analytical problem-solving; ability to translate data into implications.
• Teamwork and collaboration with HEOR scientists and cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English; client-first mentality; intense work ethic; collaborative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Partner with pharmaceutical and biotech clients to generate and translate Real-World Evidence into actionable insights.
• Support evidence generation initiatives across the product lifecycle using Real-World Data to address key business and clinical questions.
• Work closely with project leadership, HEOR scientists, and cross-functional teams to understand research questions, shape analytical approaches, and support evidence generation projects.
• Analyze and interpret data and research findings to identify meaningful insights related to patient journeys, treatment patterns, outcomes, and other areas of interest.
• Support retrospective studies, patient journey analytics, and HEOR-related analyses by helping translate data and findings into clear business and clinical implications.
• Apply structured problem-solving and analytical thinking to evaluate complex questions and develop hypotheses and insights.
• Synthesize findings from data, research, and other sources into clear, actionable recommendations for clients.
• Communicate insights and recommendations effectively to internal and external stakeholders, including senior client leaders.
• Develop expertise in RWD, RWE, HEOR, and evidence generation while gaining exposure to pharmaceutical products, therapeutic areas, and the broader healthcare landscape.
• Contribute to the growth of a developing RWE capability through project delivery, knowledge development, and internal capability building.
• Coach and mentor junior team members and contribute to broader firm initiatives.

Skills

RWE/HEOR analytics

Data fluency

Client communication

Collaborative teamwork

Problem solving

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, or PhD in business, economics, life sciences, or public health

3–6+ years of relevant experience in RWE/HEOR or healthcare analytics

Job description

ZS is a leading management consulting and technology firm focused on life sciences. The Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant role involves partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech clients to generate Real-World Evidence and translate insights into strategic decisions, with heavy exposure to RWD, RWE, and HEOR analytics.

A hybrid work model and opportunities to travel are core to the role. Ideal candidates hold a relevant advanced degree and 3–6+ years of related experience, with