Data Science R&D AI Consultant

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Evanston, IL
Hybrid
175K-193K Annually
5-7 Years Experience
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Professional Services • Analytics • Consulting
Where passion changes lives
The Role
As an R&D AI Consultant at ZS, you will apply problem solving and technology expertise to develop AI solutions for life sciences R&D. You will work with clients and a global AI team to create methodologies for drug discovery and development while providing mentorship to junior team members.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 an d 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. 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.
Life Sciences R&D AI Capability
ZS's life sciences R&D AI capability aims to transform the drug discovery, development and evidence generation process through innovative, scalable and industry first AI-powered solutions and capabilities. We partner with clients to design and develop sophisticated methodologies and solutions that enable breakthrough science, precision medicine, improved probability of success, and accelerated discovery & development. ZS brings to our clients deep expertise in the use of clinical and generative AI approaches for multimodal data management, scientific exploration, target identification, computational phenotyping, biomarker discovery, digital twins, clinical trial design, insilico clinical trial simulation, site & investigator selection, patient recruitment, predictive sensing for clinical operations, risk-based quality management, biometrics and biostatistics, clinical and regulatory content automation, medical insights mining, clinical/medical next best engagement, and a range of other problems. You will work closely with R&D and AI leaders on growing our client awareness and presence, leading client relationships, developing and selling AI solutions, and delivering high impact projects. As part of the role, you will collaborate with a global AI delivery team, promote ZS's capabilities in the industry, and develop new capabilities for this space.
What You'll Do

  • Apply problem solving, data, delivery, functional and technology expertise to develop AI & data science solutions for problems across the life sciences R&D lifecycle.
  • Collaborate closely with clients and internal functional, data science, and data engineering colleagues at ZS to integrate and effectively communicate solutions that drive impact
  • Participate in the development of ZS's thought leadership in AI-based solutions accelerating discovery, clinical development, medical affairs & evidence generation.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to associate and associate consultant team members.


What You'll Bring

  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in AI related discipline or pharmaceutical development related discipline (e.g. bioinformatics, biostatistics) plus 5+ years of relevant post-degree work experience
  • Domain experience applying AI in the context of biomedical research and/or drug development and/or medical affairs and evidence generation;
  • Experience developing solutions for AI areas of interest (e.g., supervised and unsupervised ML, NLP, Generative AI, LLMs, reinforcement learning, graph-based learning, etc.) in industry and / or academic settings;
  • Experience presenting work at conferences and publishing;
  • Relevant programming experience (Python preferred);
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
  • Strong attention to detail;
  • High motivation, good work ethic and maturity


Additional Skills:

  • Relevant domain knowledge encompassing areas such as life sciences, research & development, healthcare, health technology, or related expertise/experience.


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 and deliver better outcomes for all. 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.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment.
An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required
to be considered.
NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.
Find Out More At:
www.zs.com
Salary: $165,000.00 - $174,405.00

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HQ: Evanston, IL
13,000 Employees
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Year Founded: 1983

What We Do

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve life and how we live it. We transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Founded in 1983, ZS has more than 13,000 employees in over 35 offices worldwide.

Why Work With Us

ZS is home to passionate people who embrace innovative thinking, collaboration and a client-first mindset. Welcome to a company where new ideas are celebrated, curiosity is welcomed, learning opportunities are abundant and colleagues become lifelong connections.

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