Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant - HEOR Value and Evidence Communication

About the Role

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it by combining data, science, technology and human ingenuity. As a HEOR associate consultant you will support projects that involve study design, evidence generation and evidence communication, translating complex science into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.

• Design and develop systematic literature reviews (SLR), global value dossiers (GVD), Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy dossiers (AMCP), policy papers, and other value and evidence communication documents.
• Design and develop real‑world evidence research studies, including study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and manuscript outlines.
• Write, edit, and review scientific publications intended for peer‑reviewed journals, including manuscripts.
• Collaborate with global delivery teams (e.g., statisticians, programmers) to execute statistical analyses.
• Interpret and communicate scientific and analytical findings in a clear, accurate, and aligned manner to the client’s objectives.
• Engage directly with clients—including epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and medical affairs leaders—to align study outputs with strategic goals.
• Provide client and ZS teams with project status updates.
• Create project deliverables and implement solutions.
• Advance problem‑solving skills and improve ZS’s capabilities.
• Guide and mentor associates on teams.

• Graduate‑level degree (Master’s or higher, such as a PhD) with 2–3 years of relevant work experience and strong academic grounding in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, health economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 1–4 years of relevant experience in research, publications, or consulting (can include graduate work);
  PhD may substitute for post‑graduate experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing, conducting, and publishing scientific research (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, poster presentations).
• Knowledge of statistical methods and analysis, with the ability to design analyses (programming support available).
• Strong scientific writing skills and experience drafting or reviewing manuscripts for publication.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high standards for scientific rigor.
• Ability to translate technical findings into clear insights for diverse audiences, including commercial and medical teams.
• Strong collaboration skills and a passion for working across functions and disciplines.
• Fluency in English.
• Client‑first mentality.
• Intense work ethic.
• Collaborative spirit and problem‑solving approach.

• Cross‑functional skills development and custom learning pathways.
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities.
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth through s‑curves, individual contribution and role expansions.

Hybrid working model: flexible combination of work from home and on‑site presence at clients/ZS offices. Travel is a requirement for client‑facing ZSers; business needs determine travel frequency.

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.