Decision Analytics Associate Consultant - Bioinformatics

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.
ZS's Discovery Venture partners with clients to develop and deploy in silico approaches that accelerate the discovery of safer, more effective therapeutics. We work closely with other ZS practices, bringing hands-on scientific expertise to enhance both technology and strategy initiatives. As a Venture within ZS, we continuously develop, test, and refine new approaches to maximize impact for our clients and the patients they serve. This unique position enables us to combine agility and innovation with the resources and knowledge of ZS's 13,000+ global team. ZS is expanding the Discovery Venture and seeking driven, curious, and creative experts to help shape the practice area, collaborate across ZS's R&D teams, and deliver excellent outcomes for clients.
What You'll Do: Decision Analytics Associate Consultant in Discovery will...

• Apply hands-on expertise in advanced multi-omics data analysis to solve novel challenges across the life sciences industry
• Utilize advanced bioinformatics techniques to analyze and interpret complex multi-omics datasets, providing actionable insights to address challenges in the life sciences sector
• Design, develop, and implement robust bioinformatics pipelines and workflows tailored to client-specific needs, ensuring efficient and rigorous data processing and analysis
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including researchers, data scientists and project managers to integrate your deep understanding of bioinformatics into broader project objectives
• Serve as a subject matter expert in specific area or application of bioinformatics, to drive innovation, mentor colleagues and share knowledge across teams
• Engage with clients to understand their challenges, present analytical findings, and offer strategic recommendations
• Develop and share insights based on ZS-driven bioinformatics innovations, positioning them within broader industry trends to inform internal teams and external stakeholders

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or master's degree required in any discipline with strong record of academic success in quantitative and analytic coursework such as operations research, applied mathematics, management science, data science, statistics, econometrics or engineering.
• 2-4 years of relevant post-collegiate job experience. A PhD may substitute in lieu of work experience.
• Familiarity and comfort across many applications of human bioinformatics and computational biology in addition to deep and demonstrated leadership in one or more of the following:
  • Large-scale genomic and multi-omics data analysis including GWAS, PheWAS, Molecular QTL analysis, MR, PRS, etc.
  • Multi-omics data analysis and integration applied to oncology, immunology, cardiometabolic health or neurodegeneration
  • Single-cell and spatial omics
  • Functional genomics, epigenomics and systems biology
  • Flow cytometry, imaging or other advanced technique applied to drug discovery activities
• Strong data science and programming skills in R and/or Python, deep knowledge of relevant bioinformatics tools
• Demonstrated experience developing highly performant analysis pipelines / workflows including use of popular orchestration languages such as Nextflow, WDL, CWL, etc.
• Strong scientific rigor with evidence of delivering high quality, reproducible analysis
• Excellent communication, presentation and team leadership skills with an eagerness for feedback and continuous improvement
• Passion, curiosity, and growth mindset coupled with deep commitment to an open and collaborative working environment
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

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

Hybrid working model:
ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
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.
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.
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