What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Partnership Associate (Updated 01/15/26) position at Design Science Group LLC?
Design Science is a human factors research firm improving the usability and safety of medical devices. We're seeking a Strategic Partnership Associate (SPA) to recruit paid participants for user-centered research studies across the U.S. This is not a traditional recruiting role—it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and impact patient lives.
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Do
- Recruit patients, caregivers, and medical professionals for study sessions
- Build partnerships with healthcare organizations and advocacy groups
- Develop and execute creative recruitment strategies
- Coordinate participant logistics and maintain databases (Salesforce)
- Attend outreach events and occasionally support front desk operations
- 1–2 years in recruiting, hospitality, or customer service
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to cold call, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
- High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree is beneficial
- Medical, dental, vision mental health support
- Generous PTO & paid holidays
- 401K with match, paid family leave
- Wellness program, casual dress code, and more!
Salary range for this position is $58,000-61,000 per year plus benefits.
Design Science is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Salary : $58,000 - $61,000