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Advanced Data Science Consultant

ZS Associates

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based on 2.1k Reviews

6-9 years

Pune, Bangalore / Bengaluru

1 vacancy

Advanced Data Science Consultant

posted 5mon ago

Job Role Insights

Flexible timing

Key skills for the job

Data Science Data Analytics Healthcare Project Management Life Sciences Management Consulting

+ 4 more

Job Description

Data Science Consultants design, develop and execute high-impact analytics solutions for large, complex, structured, and unstructured data sets (including big data) to help clients make better fact-based decisions.

What you'll Do:

Execute and lead application of numerical optimization techniques on large, unstructured data sets to solve problems in the area of Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy optimization based solutions on datasets of large dimensionality to create practical solutions that achieve desired results in a computationally efficient and statistically effective manner;
Play a key role in development of data science capabilities for solving problems in the pharmaceutical manufacturing, supply chain and operations management space and offerings that create scale and advance our analytic capabilities
Lead conversations with clients and other ZS stakeholders to effectively integrate and communicate analysis findings;
Evaluate emerging datasets and technologies and help define our analytic platform;
Own development of select assets/accelerators that create scale;
Contribute to thought leadership through research and publications;
Guide and manage project teams of Associates/Associate Consultants.

What you'll Bring:

MS/PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, or related fields, with a focus on Optimization, plus 2-4 years of relevant post-PhD work experience in implementing solutions in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management areas
6 - 9 years of relevant experience
Strong theoretical and applied understanding of linear programming, convex optimization, non\u0002linear programming, and other optimization topics
Experience with commercial solvers such as CPLEX, Gurobi, etc preferred
Experience with other data science concepts and algorithms (eg supervised / unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, simulation modeling, recommender systems, etc);
Relevant programming background (eg Python/ R);
Understanding of relevant tools/platforms (eg ML / data engineering tools and platforms);
Team management and skill development experience;
Relevant domain knowledge preferred; (healthcare & life sciences / transportation/ hi-tech / insurance / retail);
Agile project planning and project management experience preferred;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Strong attention to detail, with a research-focused mindset;
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
High motivation, good work ethic and maturity.

Perks & Benefits:

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and we'll-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

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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