Michael Howes
Background and experience
Michael has been involved in pharmaceutical commercial analytics throughout his career at ZS, helping to shape and connect the results for more meaningful impact. He has been involved in setting up and advising on multiple analytics programs, covering all aspects of analytics for clients, including large and midtier pharmaceutical clients.
Michael has spent 20-plus years in pharmaceutical analytics, with all 20-plus years including a significant focus in oncology and specialty medicines. His work has spanned more traditional areas of sales analytics for ZS through more recent applications of AI and machine learning in advanced prediction of patient events, next best action and dynamic targeting. Recently, Michael has focused on building commercial analytics programs at scale for clients to deliver better, connected insights and capture cost efficiencies.
Michael’s previous experiences were varied, involving R&D in the chemical industry, consulting for local economic development agencies and running a company involved in recycling.
Education
MBA, Yale School of Management
B.S. in chemical engineering, Purdue University