Decision Analytics 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 Critically assess client requirements to identify opportunities and challenges and recommend appropriate market research methodologies. Design and execute comprehensive market research studies addressing key business objectives. Analyze and interpret quantitative/ qualitative research data to provide clear, actionable insights. Create detailed dashboards and reports using MS Excel and PowerPoint to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders. Work closely with cross-functional teams across geographies on a day-to-day basis and on multiple projects simultaneously. What You’ll Bring A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (any discipline) with strong academic performance, particularly in analytics and quantitative coursework 2 - 4 years of relevant post-collegiate job experience. An MBA/relevant masters degree is preferred, but not compulsory Strong proficiency in quantitative research methods and projects (examples, not limited to market landscape/ U&A/ communication testing), data analysis, and advanced statistics. Qualitative research knowledge will be a good-to have. Advanced skills in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint for report creation, familiarity with market research tools and platforms Structured communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to clients Team/ people management/ mentoring experience will be a good-to have. Perks & Benefits: ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member. 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.