Decision Analytics Consultant - Value & Access (Market Access)

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

• • Design and execute market access projects, including payer landscape assessments, formulary access analyses, deep dives into access barriers, contracting scenario modeling, and contract operations etc.
  • Analyze and interpret quantitative/ qualitative research data to provide clear, actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with internal leadership and client teams to define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
  • Present analytical findings and recommendations through compelling slide decks and/or excel workbooks to effectively communicate insights and support stakeholder decision‑making.
  • Manage overall project, stakeholder and clients, day-to-days tasks and lead a team of Associates and Associate Consultants.
  • Act as a Market Access subject matter expert, guiding and onboarding Associates and Associate Consultants.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams across geographies on a day-to-day basis and on multiple projects simultaneously.

 

What You’ll Bring 

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (any discipline) with strong academic performance, particularly in analytics and quantitative coursework
• 5 – 7 years of relevant job experience. An MBA/PhD may substitute in lieu of work experience
• Good to have a deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare system, including payer mix (commercial, Medicaid, Medicare) and market access levers (rebates, contracting)
• Hands‑on experience with claims and formulary databases
• Strong analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, SQL, MS PowerPoint for report creation, familiarity with Power BI, Tableau and Python/R is a plus
• Structured communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner to clients
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach