# Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant - Clinical Trial Patient Engagement & Recruitment [ZS](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/zs.md) · New York · United States · [Sector-Focused](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/sector-focused.md) ZS is hiring a Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant - Clinical Trial Patient Engagement & Recruitment in New York. Posted 2025-12-04; applications close 2026-02-02. **Apply**: https://jobs.zs.com/careers-home/jobs/23984 Posted 4mo ago. ## Role details ## About ZS ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for patients, caregivers and consumers worldwide. Our client-first mentality drives every engagement as we partner with clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver results. We value curiosity, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact at ZS. ## Position **Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant – Clinical Trial Engagement & Recruitment** in ZS’s Insights & Analytics group. This individual will join the Engagement & Recruitment team in ZS’ Drug Development Excellence practice, which supports sponsors in improving patient and site engagement and accelerating trial recruitment. ## What You’ll Do - Leverage problem-solving skills and frameworks to develop solutions to 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, principal investigators, site staff and more to derive insights and inform client decisions - 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 a key point of contact on project aspects - Support management of the program plan and conduct regular status updates with the client – identify and mitigate risks and issues. Help drive the project to meet goals and deadlines - Tackle unstructured problems by identifying the right problems to solve and developing or co-creating innovative solutions - Mentor and support the development of Associates on projects and teams ## What You’ll Bring - PhD or Master’s degree in a field with quantitative and qualitative coursework such as business, economics, marketing, psychology, life sciences, or social sciences. In lieu of a PhD, 2–5 years of relevant post-degree professional experience will be considered - High motivation, strong work ethic, maturity and personal initiative - Strong oral and written communication skills - Passion for understanding people and deriving powerful insights - Empathy, adaptability and high personal impact - Attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset - Knowledge of drug development, clinical trial operations, and study recruitment challenges—or willingness to learn deeply in this area - Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks - Aptitude for and enjoyment of team leadership ## How You’ll Grow - Cross-functional skills development and customized learning pathways - Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities - Internal mobility paths that enable growth through new roles and responsibilities ## Working Model 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, with the option to work remotely two days a week. The culture and innovation of ZS thrive through both planned and spontaneous face-to-face interactions. ## Perks & Benefits ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths, and collaborative culture empower you to thrive as an individual and as a global team member. ## Travel Travel is a requirement for client-facing ZSers. While some projects may be local, all client-facing team members 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. ## Inclusion & Belonging At ZS, we value diverse identities, experiences and perspectives. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our team in cultivating community spaces and resources. If you’re eager to grow, contribute and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply. Learn more: Learn more ## To Complete Your Application Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered. 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