Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant - Clinical Trials Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM)

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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.

 

What you’ll do: Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant in the Insights & Analytics Capability Group will… 

 

ZS's Strategy Insights and Planning teams partner 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 

• Leverage structured problem-solving frameworks to develop solutions to complex business challenges across pharmaceutical R&D, with a focus on Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) and clinical development strategy
• Support design and execution of RBQM frameworks, including identification of critical-to-quality factors, key risks, and mitigation strategies across clinical trial portfolios
• Assist in structuring and conducting market, clinical, and operational research to generate insights that inform trial design, quality strategy, and risk oversight
• Design and deliver custom analyses using tools like Excel, Access, Confirmit, and ZS proprietary platforms to support risk monitoring, portfolio oversight, and decision-making
• Contribute to the development of clinical and quality ecosystems, including centralized monitoring approaches and scalable platforms for trial oversight
• Synthesize and communicate insights to clients through clear, executive-ready presentations, with emphasis on quality, risk, and regulatory readiness
• Build client relationships and serve as a key point of contact on workstreams related to RBQM, quality strategy, and clinical transformation
• Support program management, including tracking risks, identifying issues, and driving mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to capability building in RBQM, quality management, and R&D transformation

What you’ll bring: 

 

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a field with quantitative or analytical coursework such as business, economics, engineering, life sciences, or related disciplines
• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience, prior consulting or CRO experience required.
• Experience or familiarity with Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) and/or Quality Risk Management, including exposure to clinical trial quality, monitoring, or risk frameworks
• Understanding of clinical development processes and regulatory expectations 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design custom analyses and translate data into actionable insights
• Ability to think strategically about clinical trial portfolios, including risk identification, oversight, and performance tracking
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both business and clinical stakeholders
• High attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset, including exposure to SOP-driven environments and audit readiness
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills, adaptability, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Fluency in English 
• Client-first mentality 
• Intense work ethic