ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping solutions from start to finish. At ZS, we believe that making an impact demands a different approach; and that's why here your ideas elevate actions, and here you'll have the freedom to define your own path and pursue cutting-edge work. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business including portfolio strategy, customer insights, research and development, operational and technology transformation, marketing strategy and many more. If you dare to think differently, join us, and find a path where your passion can change lives.

　　Our most valuable asset is our people.

　　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 part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.

　　About Advanced Data Science (ADS):

　　ZS's Advanced Data Science group is focused on creating practical impact for clients across various industries such as Healthcare and Bio-Tech, Hi-Tech & Telecommunication, Financial Services and Travel through advanced analytics and emerging data sources. Emerging datasets include both unstructured datasets (for example, text, voice, image, etc.) and semi-structured datasets (for example, patient-level records). Advanced analytical techniques span a range of innovative machine learning, artificial intelligence, advanced statistics and optimization approaches.

　　Being part of the ADS group at ZS will be an opportunity for you to work on cutting-edge solutions, utilizing new age data sources to shape innovations across multiple areas, for our clients and the broader ZS community.

　　A key enabler of our services is leveraging data in delivering client solutions. The data available about customers is getting richer and the problems that our customers are trying to answer continue to evolve. In our endeavor to stay ahead in providing solutions to these evolving complex problems, ZS has set up an Advanced Data Science which has three major focus areas:

　　Research the evolving datasets and advanced analytical techniques to develop new offerings/solutions Deliver client impact by collaboratively implementing these solutions Provide thought leadership by developing the ZS Point of View in this space

　　Data Science Associate

　　Data Science Associate (DSA) design, develop and execute high-impact analytics solutions for large, complex, structured and unstructured data sets (including big data) to help clients make better fact-based decisions.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Develop advanced algorithms that solve problems of large dimensionality in a computationally efficient and statistically effective manner.Execute statistical and data mining techniques (e.g. hypothesis testing, machine learning and retrieval processes) on large data sets to identify trends, figures and other relevant information.Collaborate with clients and other ZS stakeholders to effectively integrate and communicate analysis findings.Contribute to the evaluation of emerging datasets and technologies that may contribute to our analytical platform.Evaluating emerging datasets and technologies that may contribute to our analytical platformOwning the development of select assets/accelerators for efficient scaling of capability, with a focus on leveraging generative AI and deep learning methodologies.Integrate engineering principles into data science workflows, optimizing algorithms for performance, scalability, and maintainability.Collaborate with the engineering team to implement and deploy data science solutions into production, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.Utilize software engineering best practices for version control, code review, testing, and documentation to maintain high-quality, reliable, and reproducible data science workflows.

　　Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's or master's degree or PhD in Computer Science (or Statistics) from a premier institute, and strong academic performance with analytic and quantitative coursework is required.1-3 years of Data Science experience, including proficiency in generative AI, deep learning, statistical techniques, and engineering integration for scalable solutions.Knowledge of programming (e.g. Java/Python/R);Knowledge of big data/advanced analytics concepts and algorithms (e.g. text mining, social listening, recommender systems, predictive modeling, etc.);Excellent oral and written communication skills.Strong attention to detail, with a research-focused mindset;Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills;High motivation, good work ethic and maturity. Exposure to Generative AI and its usage to solve problems is a plus

　　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.

　　Considering applying?

　　At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.

　　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.

　　ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. In order to keep its employees safe, ZS recommends that all its employees and contractors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination can be voluntarily provided upon acceptance of offer of employment.

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