ZS is hiring for three Decision Analytics positions within its Insights & Analytics group in India. The openings cover pharmaceutical Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC), Real-World Data (RWD), and pharmaceutical commercial analytics. Candidates with relevant pharmaceutical industry experience, quantitative analytical skills, and consulting expertise can review the eligibility criteria for each role.
ZS Recruitment 2026: Job Details
| Job Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | ZS |
| Department | Consulting – Insights & Analytics |
| Job Category | Decision Analytics |
| Job Locations | Pune, Bengaluru, Gurgaon |
| Country | India |
| Work Model | Hybrid |
| Employment Focus | Pharmaceutical Analytics, CMC, RWD |
| Official Website | https://www.zs.com |
Positions Available at ZS
1. Decision Analytics Consultant (CMC)
Job ID: 63471
Locations: Pune and Gurgaon, India
ZS is seeking professionals for its Supply Chain and Manufacturing practice, focusing on pharmaceutical CMC drug development. The role involves applying quantitative modelling, first-principles simulation, and AI/ML techniques to pharmaceutical manufacturing and process development.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse data to address client business and reporting requirements.
- Build or use first-principles models, including Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Discrete Element Method (DEM), to simulate pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
- Develop or use AI/ML models for predictive analytics, process optimisation, quality prediction, and batch outcome forecasting.
- Translate model outputs into actionable insights for process development, scale-up, and technology transfer.
- Support model validation, verification, and documentation aligned with Quality by Design (QbD) principles and regulatory expectations.
- Collaborate with Formulation, Process Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory teams.
- Communicate analytical findings to clients and contribute to project delivery.
Eligibility and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, and often a graduate degree, in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a similar discipline.
- The job description’s role overview references 2–3 years of hands-on pharmaceutical experience, while the detailed qualifications require 5+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical CMC organisation.
- Hands-on experience building or using first-principles models and AI/ML models for pharmaceutical process development in at least one modality.
- Experience developing and managing production-grade model code and model lifecycle management.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical unit operations, QbD, technology transfer, process validation, quality attributes, and regulatory milestones.
- Understanding of ELN, LIMS, ERP, and LCM or PLM systems.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams, present findings to senior stakeholders, and work in global teams.
2. Decision Analytics Consultant – RWD
Job ID: 33817
Locations: Pune and Bengaluru, India
This position focuses on pharmaceutical commercial analytics, client consulting, and data-driven business decision-making. The role requires experience in pharma sales and marketing analytics, pharmaceutical datasets, and team management.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse business data to address client analytics and reporting questions.
- Work with clients to understand their information requirements and identify suitable data sources.
- Develop and execute analytical plans to solve business problems.
- Evaluate and interpret pharmaceutical data, including sales, activity, and claims data.
- Communicate analytical results with a focus on business implications.
- Understand client processes and develop expertise in the assigned analytics area.
Eligibility and Qualifications
- MBA with a bachelor’s degree, and often a graduate degree, in a quantitative or analytical discipline; alternatively, a relevant PhD or 5–8 years of relevant work experience in lieu of an MBA or PhD.
- Experience in commercial pharmaceutical analytics covering sales and marketing.
- Pharmaceutical data experience involving sales, activity, claims, or related datasets.
- Consulting experience delivering analytics projects to clients.
- Experience with SQL and Python; data science skills are preferred.
- Team management experience is required.
- Strong communication, analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and client management skills.
3. Decision Analytics Associate Consultant – RWD
Job ID: 33816
Locations: Pune and Bengaluru, India
This role focuses on applying statistical and analytical techniques to pharmaceutical commercial data and helping clients make data-driven decisions. The position involves developing analyses, preparing project deliverables, and communicating findings to clients and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and apply advanced statistical models to address business problems.
- Use analytical techniques to support client and internal decision-making.
- Conduct customised analyses using SQL, R, Tableau, SAS, Visual Basic, and Excel.
- Analyse data and communicate findings through written reports and presentations.
- Build client relationships and serve as a key contact for project activities.
- Provide project status updates and develop deliverables.
- Contribute to problem-solving capabilities and mentor Associates on project teams.
Eligibility and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with a strong academic record in quantitative and analytical coursework.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- Commercial pharmaceutical analytics experience in sales and marketing.
- Experience working with pharmaceutical sales, activity, claims, or related datasets.
- Consulting experience delivering analytics projects to clients.
- Experience with SQL and Python; data science skills are preferred.
- Strong communication, teamwork, planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
Required Skills Across the Roles
Candidates should review the individual job requirements carefully, as the technical and experience criteria differ between positions.
- Pharmaceutical domain knowledge: Commercial pharma analytics for RWD roles; pharmaceutical CMC and manufacturing knowledge for the CMC role.
- Data analytics: Ability to analyse data, develop analytical solutions, and interpret results.
- Technical skills: SQL and Python for RWD positions; AI/ML, CFD, DEM, and production-grade modelling experience for the CMC position.
- Communication: Ability to explain analytical findings and business implications clearly.
- Consulting skills: Understanding client requirements and translating them into practical analytical solutions.
- Professional competencies: Client-first approach, collaboration, attention to detail, and problem-solving.
Work Model and Travel
ZS follows a hybrid working model combining work from home with on-site presence at ZS offices or client locations. Client-facing employees should be prepared to travel according to project and business requirements.
