Senior Project Manager (Fixed Term contract Pharma Agency)

Avalere Health•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Avalere Health is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a fixed-term contract within a pharmaceutical advertising agency. The role involves managing large, multi-faceted projects or multiple projects simultaneously, and potentially managing other project managers. Pharmaceutical advertising agency experience is required. The company is committed to ensuring every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for, and fosters an enriching, purpose-driven career culture. They offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote options, with global hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York. Avalere Health emphasizes an inclusive culture, supported by Employee Network Groups, and is an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with enhanced parental leave and flexibility. They invest in professional growth through training, career conversations, and global mobility opportunities, and are part of the Disability Confident Scheme.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Experience with Veeva Promats for MLR submissions REQUIRED.
5+ years of project or account management experience, within a high-volume pharmaceutical advertising agency (REQUIRED)
Experience with timeline development and budget management required
Must be self-motivated, professional, detail-oriented and possess excellent communication skills
Comfortable working under pressure within tight deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude
PC, MS Office Suite software experience required

Responsibilities

Collaborate with all agency teams to establish effective project and staffing plans, forecast upcoming work and allocate resources.
Act as a liaison/communications hub between all Agency team members and agency partners who may touch an assigned account/project.
Ensure proper forecasting is being done for all projects on assigned account(s).
Manage effective, efficient workflow of all projects on assigned accounts.
Develop timelines and advise on estimates; manage projects to remain on time and budget; flag timing and budget concerns to course correct early on in the process.
Work with the Creative Services Manager to manage and plan creative resources.
Work with Business Leadership partners to create and manage estimates and budgets.
Communicate openly and constructively with all departments, providing continuous status updates.
Take ownership of and enforce agency processes by providing meaningful feedback to all teams.
Analyze and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, including systems and/or software recommendations.
Tactfully, yet assertively communicate, fostering positive relationships with agency teams.
Provide meaningful performance input for other employees in all departments.
Maintain a high level of attention to detail.
Seek out additional opportunities to expand experience and cultivate expertise.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work
Option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
20 vacation days
One personal well-being day
9 public holidays recognized
Gifted end-of-year holidays
Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
Free counseling through employee assistance program
Personalized health support
Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave
Fertility policies
Continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities