Decision Analytics Associate Consultant - Bioinformatics

About the position ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, our most valuable asset is our people. 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply hands-on expertise in advanced multi-omics data analysis to solve novel challenges across the life sciences industry
• Utilize advanced bioinformatics techniques to analyze and interpret complex multi-omics datasets, providing actionable insights to address challenges in the life sciences sector
• Design, develop, and implement robust bioinformatics pipelines and workflows tailored to client-specific needs, ensuring efficient and rigorous data processing and analysis
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including researchers, data scientists and project managers to integrate your deep understanding of bioinformatics into broader project objectives
• Serve as a subject matter expert in specific area or application of bioinformatics, to drive innovation, mentor colleagues and share knowledge across teams
• Engage with clients to understand their challenges, present analytical findings, and offer strategic recommendations
• Develop and share insights based on ZS-driven bioinformatics innovations, positioning them within broader industry trends to inform internal teams and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree required in any discipline with strong record of academic success in quantitative and analytic coursework such as operations research, applied mathematics, management science, data science, statistics, econometrics or engineering
• 2-4 years of relevant post-collegiate job experience
• A PhD may substitute in lieu of work experience
• Familiarity and comfort across many applications of human bioinformatics and computational biology in addition to deep and demonstrated leadership in one or more of the following: Large-scale genomic and multi-omics data analysis including GWAS, PheWAS, Molecular QTL analysis, MR, PRS, etc.
• Multi-omics data analysis and integration applied to oncology, immunology, cardiometabolic health or neurodegeneration
• Single-cell and spatial omics
• Functional genomics, epigenomics and systems biology
• Flow cytometry, imaging or other advanced technique applied to drug discovery activities
• Strong data science and programming skills in R and/or Python, deep knowledge of relevant bioinformatics tools
• Demonstrated experience developing highly performant analysis pipelines / workflows including use of popular orchestration languages such as Nextflow, WDL, CWL, etc.
• Strong scientific rigor with evidence of delivering high quality, reproducible analysis
• Excellent communication, presentation and team leadership skills with an eagerness for feedback and continuous improvement
• Passion, curiosity, and growth mindset coupled with deep commitment to an open and collaborative working environment

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
• 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

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