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Data Science Manager @ ZS

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 Data Science Manager

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 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 youll 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 systemsthe 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.
 About Advanced Data Science (ADS) ZSs Advanced Data Science group is focused on creating practical impact for clients across various industries such as Healthcare and Bio-Tech, Hi-Tech & Telecommunication, Financial Services and Travel through advanced analytics and emerging data sources. Emerging datasets include both unstructured datasets (for example, text, voice, image, etc.) and semi-structured datasets (for example, patientlevel records). Advanced analytical techniques span a range of innovative machine learning, artificial intelligence, advanced statistics and optimization approaches. Being part of the ADS group at ZS will be an opportunity for you to work on cutting-edge solutions, utilizing new age data sources to shape innovations across multiple areas, for our clients and the broader ZS community. A key enabler of our services is leveraging data in delivering client solutions. The data available about customers is getting richer and the problems that our customers are trying to answer continue to evolve. In our endeavor to stay ahead in providing solutions to these evolving complex problems, ZS has set up an Advanced Data Science which has three major focus areas
  • Research the evolving datasets and advanced analytical techniques to develop new offerings/solutions
  • Deliver client impact by collaboratively implementing these solutions
  • Provide thought leadership by developing the ZS Point of View in this space
  •  Data Science Managers  (DSMs) design, develop and execute analytic techniques on large, complex, structured and unstructured data sets (including big data) to help clients make better fact-based decisions. DSMs will develop new offerings/solutions, drive client impact by delivering client solutions and shape the ZS point of view in this space. You will be responsible for applying analytical techniques to model complex business problems, uncovering insights, and identifying opportunities using statistical, algorithmic, mining, and visualization techniques. What Youll Do: 
  • Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful execution of client projects.
  • Develop and implement data science strategies that align with the overall goals of the AI team and the organization.
  • Drive business and strategy development through project delivery and client relationship management;
  • Develop/sell new business opportunities
  • Direct multiple projects simultaneously, honing analytic and project management skills;
  • Play a key role in development of data science capabilities and offerings that create scale and advance our analytic platform;
  • Motivate, coach and serve as a role model for project team members
  • Provide thought leadership and innovation through research and publication.

  •  What Youll Bring 
  • PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics or related discipline;
  • 8+ years of relevant post-collegiate work experience; in lieu of a PhD, 10+ years of work experience may substitute.
  • Experience with big data, claims analytics, advanced analytics concepts and algorithms (e.g. text mining, social listening, recommender systems, predictive modeling, Gen AI, proficiency with large language models etc.);
  • Relevant programming background (e.g. Python/R);
  • Strong understanding of relevant tools/platforms (e.g. cloud platforms such AWS/Azure);
  • Proven track record of business development
  • Agile project planning and project management experience;
  • Team management and skill development experience;
  • Relevant domain knowledge preferred; (healthcare, pharma);
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Strong attention to detail, with a research-focused mindset;
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills;

  •  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.  Travel: 
    Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.  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. ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.  To Complete Your Application: 
    Candidates must possess or be able to obtain 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

    Job Classification

    Industry: Analytics / KPO / Research
    Functional Area / Department: Data Science & Analytics
    Role Category: Data Science & Machine Learning
    Role: Manager - Data Science
    Employement Type: Full time

    Contact Details:

    Company: ZS
    Location(s): Bengaluru

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    Keyskills:   python microsoft azure agile aws big data advanced analytics algorithms natural language processing data mining machine learning artificial intelligence sql deep learning r data science predictive modeling text mining statistics

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