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.