Þcision Analytics Consultant

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people—a fact that’s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond. ZS is the world’s largest consulting firm focused exclusively on improving business performance through sales, marketing, research and development consulting solutions, from drug discovery to clinical trials and evidence generation, customer insights and strategy to analytics, operations and technology. Together, we design and implement strategies that lead to accelerated discoveries, improved clinical trials, differentiated evidence generation, greater market share, more competitive operations and increased use of today’s latest technologies. From 23 offices worldwide, ZS professionals draw on deep industry and domain expertise to deliver impact where it matters for clients. We are particularly known for our expertise in the pharmaceutical and health care sectors, yet work across a range of industries. ZS's Business Consulting group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership. DECISION ANALYTICS CONSULTANT Decision Analytics Consultants serve on project teams that deliver high-quality projects to clients. In particular, Consultants combine best-in-class analytic skills with strong problem-solving and communication abilities to lead analytical work to help clients solve strategic, tactical, and operational business problems. Consultants may work on multiple projects simultaneously. As Consultants advance in their career, they often specialize in a particular industry, practice area and/or client relationship. Responsibilities: Work with project leadership to define project scope and develop approach Lead project teams in design and execution of analyses to test hypotheses and improve client commercial effectiveness Lead project task execution by ensuring progress, organizing project data and coordinating team meetings Conduct issue analysis and develop hypotheses on the key client issues Synthesize findings, develop recommendations and communicate results to clients and internal teams Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and practice areas Participate in business development Contribute to internal firm activities Coach and mentor junior team members Qualifications: MBA with a bachelor's (and often graduate) degree in a quantitative, analytical discipline, such as Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Management Science, Data Science, Statistics, Econometrics, or Engineering. Alternately, candidates may possess a PhD in marketing, economics, decision sciences or related field with a business application. In lieu of an MBA or PhD, 5-8 years of relevant work experience may substitute. Up to 3 years of post-MBA relevant work experience, and 3-5 years of pre-MBA relevant work experience, with evidence of strong analytic work (including use of advanced modeling techniques and tools such as R, SAS, Tableau, or VBA High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, leading and managing teams Effective oral and written communication skills that enable personal impact with senior-level decision makers Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset Analytic problem solving skills, with a creative and innovative outlook Client service orientation ZS is a global consulting firm. Fluency in English and the local office language is required; additional fluency in Portuguese is desirable. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered. ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, complete medical/dental/life insurance programs and retirement savings benefits. 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. ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required. Religious/Medical Exemptions can be requested on a limited basis upon hire. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.