Strategic Partnership Associate-Center City Philly

Company Description

Founded in 1991, Design Science is an innovative consulting organization dedicated to testing medical devices for usability and safety before they go to market. With offices in Philly, Chicago and Munich, our clients include some of the top pharmaceutical/medical device companies in the world. We're getting ready to celebrate our 34th year anniversary but love our start-up culture.

Job Description

The Strategic Partnership Associate (SPA) recruits paid individuals to participate in our studies. If you have recruiting experience, great customer service skills and are excited about having an impact on the lives of patients and caregivers globally, we want to talk to you! This is a full-time on-site role for a Strategic Partnership Associate located in Center City Philadelphia, PA. The position is responsible for building partnerships and sourcing participants for current and future studies. You'll recruit patients, caregivers, doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, depending on the nature of the study.

Key Responsibilities

• The SPA plays a vital part in initiating and maintaining relationships with physicians, nurses, patients, and hospital systems, and is responsible for actively expanding our participant database
• Seek out new potential study participants (e.g., social media, search engines, advertisements, etc.)
• Create study schedules, communication copy (emails, faxes, advertisements), and screening document
• Obtain necessary clearance(s) for company admittance to hospital/clinical settings
• Attend off-site recruiting events to build relationships and expand participant database (e.g., 5K Diabetes Walk, etc.)
• Build and maintain rapport with past, present, and future participants and medical centers
• Availability to work occasional evening and weekend hours for recruiting events
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree beneficial
• Minimum 2 years of inside sales, recruiting, administrative and or related experience
• Basic understanding of usability/human factors and field research or willingness to learn
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Advanced to expert proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel),
• Strong communication skills (e.g., compiling written communications to participants, well-spoken, positive, and professional on phone calls, emails etc
• Experience in cold calling
• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Knowledge of and proficiency in SalesForce is preferred
• The finalist will be required to pass a background check
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS: Office environment

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequent sitting and keyboarding. Frequent use of phone and video calls to communicate with participants and team members. Occasionally lift, push and pull 20 lbs.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Typical inside office environment

WHAT WE OFFER: This is a salaried position and IS NOT commission based.

• Fully paid medical, dental, vision plans
• Retirement plans with company match
• Paid holidays and generous PTO
• Great training
• Team building and professional development opportunities
• Great colleagues and so much more!
  
  

EOE

Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Veteran are encouraged to apply.

Design Science is dedicated to providing a nurturing, inclusive work environment and encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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