Senior Lead AI Scientist

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving 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. 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 and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

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:

• Develop and implement digital twin architectures for patient modeling, using structured and unstructured patient data.
• Research novel AI and translate it into innovative new approaches
• Provide SME support to other project and engineering teams
• Work closely with AI clients on their solutions both on AI engagements and as part of a broader engagements
• Lead or contribute to research initiatives targeting innovation in patient simulation, precision medicine, and virtual clinical trials.
• Stay abreast of emerging AI and healthcare trends; contribute to thought leadership through publications, patents, or conference presentations.
• Mentor junior AI team members on their technical skills and expertise
• Help grow the AI EC to build an amazing team of deep AI experts

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of experience building and deploying AI/ML solutions
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in AI, Data Science, Computer Science or related major
• Proven expertise developing patient predictive models or patient digital twins. Experience with digital twin platforms preferred
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and strong programming skills in Python.
• Solid understanding of GANs, diffusion models, CNNs, and Transformers for real-world data applications.
• Hands-on experience with healthcare data (EHR, EMR, claims, genomic, imaging, or sensor data).
• Research or publication experience in AI for health / patient modeling domains.

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.

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

Perks & Benefits:

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in , visit .

Hybrid working model:

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.