Decision Analytics Associate Consultant - Commercial Forecasting

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain commercial revenue forecasting models to support product launch planning, lifecycle management, and portfolio strategy.
• Build patient-based, patient-flow, analog-based, and scenario planning forecasts using diverse data sources and market inputs.
• Analyze key forecast drivers, assess risks and opportunities, and evaluate business scenarios to support strategic decision-making.
• Design and execute custom analyses using modern analytical tools and technologies to address complex client needs.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather inputs, align assumptions, and support forecast development.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable business recommendations and high-quality project deliverables.
• Manage specific workstreams, monitor project progress, and provide updates to clients and project teams.
• Guide and mentor Associates while contributing to team development and capability building.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.
• 2-4 years of professional experience in analytics, consulting, or revenue/commercial forecasting (a PhD may substitute for professional experience).
• Strong knowledge of commercial forecasting methodologies, including patient-flow and scenario planning.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical and healthcare commercial dynamics, including product launches and treatment pathways.
• Proficiency in analytical and visualization tools such as Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or Excel.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to structure ambiguous business questions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package supporting health, well-being, and financial future.
• Robust skills-building programs and milestone training aligned to career progression.
• Internal mobility paths and custom learning pathways.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility between home and office.

About the Company

ZS is 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 patients, caregivers, and consumers worldwide.