Advanced Data Science Associate Consultant

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.

 

 

Insights & Analytics 

 

ZS's Insights & Analytics 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.    

 

What You’ll Do 

• Develop advanced and efficient statistically effective algorithms that solve problems of high dimensionality. 
• Utilize technical skills such as hypothesis testing, machine learning and retrieval processes to apply statistical and data mining techniques to identify trends, create figures, and analyze other relevant information. 
• Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders at ZS to integrate and effectively communicate analysis findings. 
• Contribute to the assessment of emerging datasets and technologies that impact our analytical platform. 
• Engage in the development of specific assets/accelerators that foster scalability. 

• Contribute to advancing thought leadership through research support and publication assistance. 
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Associate team members. 

 

What You’ll Bring 

• Master’s degree with 3-5 years of relevant post-collegiate work experience in data science
• A robust academic performance with coursework emphasizing analysis and quantitative skills. 
• A knowledge of big data, advanced analytical concepts, and algorithms (e.g., text mining, social listening, recommender systems, predictive modeling, etc.). 
• A proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java/Python/R). 
• Experience with tools/platforms such as the Hadoop eco system, Amazon Web Services or database systems. 
• A proficiency in agile project planning and project management techniques.