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ZS · 1 month ago

Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant - Clinical Trial Engagement & Recruitment

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life through data, science, and human ingenuity. The Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant will work in the Engagement & Recruitment team to develop solutions for clinical trial recruitment and engagement, conducting market research and synthesizing insights to support client decision-making.

ConsultingManagement ConsultingMarketing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Leverage problem solving skills and frameworks to develop solutions to our clients’ business problems around clinical trial recruitment and engagement

Assist in structuring and conducting qualitative and quantitative market research and/or desk research with patients, primary investigators, site staff and more to derive insights and contribute to client decision making

Design custom analyses using tools like Excel, Access, Confirmit and ZS's proprietary software

Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations

Plan and facilitate virtual and in-person strategy workshops and co-creation sessions with external stakeholders and clients

Develop client relationships and serve as key point of contact on certain aspects of projects

Actively support management of the program plan and conduct regular status updates with the client - risk and issue mitigation. You will also assist in driving the project forward to ensure project goals and deadlines are met

Tackle unstructured problems by untangling client issues, finding the right problems to solve for, and developing or co-creating innovative solutions

Mentor and support development of Associates on your projects and teams

Qualification

Quantitative researchQualitative researchData analysisDrug development knowledgeClinical trial operationsEmpathyCommunicationTeam leadershipAttention to detailAdaptability

Required

PhD or Masters with bachelor's degree in a field with quantitative and qualitative coursework such as business, economics, marketing, psychology, life sciences, and social sciences. In lieu of a PhD, 2-5 years of relevant post-study professional experience will be considered

High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative

Strong oral and written communication skills

Passion for understanding people and getting to a powerful insight

Empathy, adaptability and high personal impact

Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset

Knowledge of drug development, clinical trial operations, and study recruitment barriers and challenges—or a willingness to learn and get deep in this area

Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks

Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, team leadership

Benefits

Health and well-being

Financial planning

Annual leave

Personal growth and professional development

Robust skills development programs

Multiple career progression options

Internal mobility paths

Collaborative culture

Company

ZS

Glassdoor3.7

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve life and how we live it.

Founded in 1983

Evanston, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.zs.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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