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.

Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant-HEOR Evidence GenerationZS's Strategy Insights and Planning teams partner 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.

Our Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR) vision is to combine scientific and methodological rigor with strategic thinking. We work with our clients to go beyond delivering high quality studies, to helping them make sure the work they are undertaking are the right ones to support their strategic priorities, and even shape those priorities.

As a HEOR associate consultant you will need to support projects that are involved in study design, evidence generation and evidence communication.

In HEOR, effective evidence communication is not just about presenting data—it’s about translating complex science into clear, credible, and actionable insights that resonate with diverse stakeholders. Our vision is to elevate the role of evidence as a strategic catalyst for informed decision-making—ensuring that every message we craft bridges clinical value, real-world relevance, and payer priorities. By combining scientific rigor with strategic storytelling, we aim to shape access, influence policy, and ultimately improve outcomes for patients worldwide.

What you’ll do:

Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant in the Medical & Evidence Practice Area will..

• Leverage problem solving skills and frameworks to develop solutions to our clients business problems
• Support study design and understanding of how RWE studies are developed
• Develop and conceptualize story design for manuscript development
• Engage with other team members (e.g evidence synthesis team, modeling team, editorial team etc)
• Perform desk research and help define study context
• Read and digest research publications, clinical data and RWE data to derive insights and contribute to client decision making
• Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations
• Develop client relationships and serve as key point of contact on certain aspects of projects
• Actively support management of the program plan and conduct regular status updates with the client – risk and issue mitigation
• Advance problem-solving skills and improve ZS's capabilities
• Support team in daily activities related to delivery setting up meetings, etc.
• Mentor and support development of Associates on your projects and teams

What you’ll bring

• Graduate level degree with 2-3 years relevant work experiences (master’s degree or higher (e.g. PhD)
• Experience writing peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, posters, protocol development, white papers
• Previous experience working with life science/pharmaceutical industry/health systems (optional but a plus
• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Empathy, adaptability and high personal impact
• Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset
• Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks
• Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, team leadership

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 United States, visit ZS US 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.

If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.

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.

To complete your application:
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.

NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.

Find Out More At:

www.zs.com

Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant-HEOR Evidence GenerationZS's Strategy Insights and Planning teams partner 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.

Our Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR) vision is to combine scientific and methodological rigor with strategic thinking. We work with our clients to go beyond delivering high quality studies, to helping them make sure the work they are undertaking are the right ones to support their strategic priorities, and even shape those priorities.

As a HEOR associate consultant you will need to support projects that are involved in study design, evidence generation and evidence communication.

In HEOR, effective evidence communication is not just about presenting data—it’s about translating complex science into clear, credible, and actionable insights that resonate with diverse stakeholders. Our vision is to elevate the role of evidence as a strategic catalyst for informed decision-making—ensuring that every message we craft bridges clinical value, real-world relevance, and payer priorities. By combining scientific rigor with strategic storytelling, we aim to shape access, influence policy, and ultimately improve outcomes for patients worldwide.

What you’ll do:

Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant in the Medical & Evidence Practice Area will..

• Leverage problem solving skills and frameworks to develop solutions to our clients business problems
• Support study design and understanding of how RWE studies are developed
• Develop and conceptualize story design for manuscript development
• Engage with other team members (e.g evidence synthesis team, modeling team, editorial team etc)
• Perform desk research and help define study context
• Read and digest research publications, clinical data and RWE data to derive insights and contribute to client decision making
• Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations
• Develop client relationships and serve as key point of contact on certain aspects of projects
• Actively support management of the program plan and conduct regular status updates with the client – risk and issue mitigation
• Advance problem-solving skills and improve ZS's capabilities
• Support team in daily activities related to delivery setting up meetings, etc.
• Mentor and support development of Associates on your projects and teams

What you’ll bring

• Graduate level degree with 2-3 years relevant work experiences (master’s degree or higher (e.g. PhD)
• Experience writing peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, posters, protocol development, white papers
• Previous experience working with life science/pharmaceutical industry/health systems (optional but a plus
• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Empathy, adaptability and high personal impact
• Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset
• Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks
• Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, team leadership

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 United States, visit ZS US 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.

If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.

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.

To complete your application:
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.

NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.

Find Out More At:

www.zs.com