Senior Project Manager (Contract, Pharma Agency)

Description

• Manage a large multi-faceted project, account, or campaign, or multiple projects at once.
• Lead and coordinate a Project Manager, Associate Project Manager, and/or team of Project Managers.
• Collaborate with agency teams to establish project plans, staffing plans, and resource allocations.
• Serve as the communications hub between agency teams and agency partners on assigned accounts or projects.
• Ensure accurate forecasting across all projects on assigned accounts.
• Develop timelines, manage estimates, and keep projects on time and within budget.
• Work with Creative Services and Business Leadership partners to plan resources, budgets, and estimates.
• Provide continuous status updates and maintain open, constructive communication across departments.
• Own and enforce agency processes while recommending improvements to increase efficiency.
• Provide performance input for employees across departments and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5+ years of project or account management experience in a high-volume pharmaceutical advertising agency is required.
• Experience with Veeva Promats for MLR submissions is required.
• Experience developing timelines and managing budgets is required.
• PC and Microsoft Office Suite experience is required.
• Self-motivated, professional, and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable working under pressure and tight deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects and/or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing team members or project managers is required.
• High attention to detail and tactful, assertive communication style are preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match up to 4%, immediately vested.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work.
• Option to work from anywhere globally for two weeks each year.
• 20 vacation days, one personal well-being day, 9 public holidays, and gifted end-of-year holidays.
• Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.
• Free counseling through the employee assistance program and personalized health support.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies.