Associate Director, Project Management
Core
Lead planning and execution of complex healthcare communications projects for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients, overseeing integrated workstreams and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior IC project management director (healthcare communications)
Builds
Integrated communication campaigns and project delivery for life sciences clients
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Medical Communications
Required skills
Project portfolio management, Medical/Legal/Regulatory (MLR) review processes, FDA promotional requirements, Budget and financial forecasting, Resource allocation, Stakeholder management, Mentoring project managers, Risk management, Change order management, Project planning tools (Smartsheet, Workfront, Asana)
Preferred skills
New business pitch support, Product launch planning, Large-scale integrated campaign experience
Responsibilities
Lead planning and delivery of multiple complex projects and integrated workstreams across life sciences accounts, Develop and manage integrated timelines, milestones, dependencies, approval pathways, risk management plans, and delivery standards throughout the project lifecycle, Establish effective project workflows including kick-off meetings, internal reviews, status meetings, client updates, and post-project evaluations, Ensure teams have clear priorities, responsibilities, decision-making processes, and next steps while acting as a senior escalation point for delivery risks and competing priorities, Oversee project planning for materials requiring Medical/Legal/Regulatory review, Monitor project budgets, hours, financial forecasts, resource utilization, and profitability while managing scope changes, Partner with department leaders and Resource Management teams to anticipate staffing requirements, Coach and mentor Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, Contribute to the development and improvement of project management processes, tools, templates, best practices, and training initiatives, Build trusted client relationships and act as a strategic partner on project planning, delivery, budgets, timelines, and risk management, Represent project management in client meetings and strategic planning discussions, Support new business opportunities through operational planning, resource modeling, and project delivery strategies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities