Decision Analytics Consultant - Forecasting

Role Description

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.    

 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead and execute forecasting projects for pharmaceutical assets across lifecycle stages – including bothpipeline and inline products – using robust epidemiology-based/patient based/trend based forecast models.
• Synthesize diverse data sources (market, patient, epidemiological, and clinical trial data) to extract actionableinsights for business and portfolio decision-making.
• Conduct secondary research/desk research to gather and validate key forecasting parameters, includingdisease prevalence, incidence, and market trends.
• Develop and present comprehensive forecast models, incorporating long-range strategic scenarios andpatient/forecast flow mapping.
• Leverage pharma, epidemiology, and clinical trial databases for deep research and evidence-basedassumptions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on key assumptions, competitive analogs, and forecastdeliverables.
• Prepare structured deliverables (e.g. forecasting insights decks) for senior leadership, regulators, and businessdevelopment stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date domain expertise on global pharmaceutical markets (US, JP, EU, and select emergingmarkets), regulatory and access frameworks, and therapeutic landscape developments.

 

What You’ll Bring

• Graduate or Postgraduate in Engineering, Pharmacy, Medicine, Science, Statistics, or Business (e.g., B.Tech,B.Pharm, MBBS, M.Sc., MBA, M.Stat.).
• Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical/healthcare forecasting experience, including pipeline and epidemiologydrivenforecast modeling.
• Strong ability to comprehend large data sets and synthesize them into meaningful, actionable insights.
• Excellent knowledge of global pharma market dynamics, disease epidemiology, and product pipeline trends forUS, Japan, and EU regions.
• Proficiency in accessing and using pharmaceutical, epidemiology, and clinical trial databases (e.g., IQVIA).
• Demonstrated experience with secondary data research or desk research for forecasting inputs.
• Deep knowledge of forecasting methodologies, epidemiology-based forecast modeling, and long-rangeforecasting approaches.
• Clear understanding of patient flow, forecast funnel mapping, and Target Product Profile (TPP) translation intoforecast assumptions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to clearly defend forecast models and scenarioassumptions to leadership.
• High proficiency in Excel; experience with other forecasting/statistical modeling tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with Python, R, or visualization/analytics tools (Tableau, PowerBI) is an added advantage.
• Experience working in global/matrix teams and managing diverse stakeholder interfaces is nice to have.
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Instense 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

 

Hybrid working model: 

ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.