Analytics Consultant Jobs in California

INTRODUCTION

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

Decision Analytics Consultant - Emerging Pharma

As a Decision Analytics Consultant within our Emerging Pharma practice, you will help innovative biotech and specialty pharmaceutical companies solve high-impact business challenges and bring life-changing therapies to market. You’ll work directly with client leadership on critical decisions ranging from first product launches to portfolio and growth strategy, leveraging advanced analytics, structured problem-solving, and strategic thinking to drive commercial success in fast-evolving healthcare markets. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine data science, strategy, and client engagement, with early ownership of workstreams and meaningful exposure to senior stakeholders.

Why Join Our Emerging Pharma Practice

• Partner with high-growth biotech companies, often preparing for first launch or rapid expansion
• Gain end-to-end exposure across strategy, analytics, and commercialization
• Take on early leadership responsibility, managing workstreams and mentoring junior team members
• Work at the intersection of advanced analytics and life sciences strategy
• Benefit from a strong learning culture, mentorship, and accelerated career growth

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead analytical workstreams to solve complex commercial and strategic challenges
• Translate ambiguous business problems into structured analyses and actionable insights
• Manage day-to-day project execution, including timelines, data analysis, and team coordination
• Develop clear, compelling client deliverables and present insights to senior stakeholders
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development
• Support business development through proposal development and client engagement

Example Projects

• Designing launch strategies for first-in-market therapies
• Building forecasting and patient-based models to guide investment decisions
• Evaluating new indication and expansion opportunities across global markets
• Developing commercial analytics tools and dashboards to optimize performance

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• MBA or advanced degree (PhD/MS) in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g., data science, economics, engineering, statistics), OR equivalent relevant experience
• 2–5 years of experience in consulting, analytics, or life sciences-related roles
• Strong analytical toolkit (e.g., SQL, R/Python, Tableau, Excel-based modeling)
• Proven ability to structure problems and generate data-driven insights
• Experience leading workstreams or managing small teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated interest in life sciences, healthcare, or biotech
• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative
• Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset
• 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

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 online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

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