Leads and mentors project managers while overseeing end-to-end delivery of global digital Medical Affairs programs for pharmaceutical clients. Responsibilities include managing education hubs, videos, campaigns, presentations, and meeting content; coordinating cross-functional teams; ensuring timely, compliant, on-budget delivery; improving processes; and managing risks, resources, and escalations.
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Associate Director, Project Management – WebMD/Medscape Medical Affairs
Are you a seasoned digital project manager or former account director from a med comms or medical education agency? Do you thrive on leading complex digital programmes that make a real impact in healthcare? WebMD/Medscape Medical Affairs is looking for a strategic, hands-on Associate Director, Project Management to drive flawless delivery of global digital programmes for top pharmaceutical clients.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of project managers across multiple client programmes.
- Oversee end-to-end delivery of digital Medical Affairs initiatives, including education hubs, videos, slide decks, email campaigns, and live/virtual meeting content.
- Collaborate closely with Account Management, Editorial, Scientific, Creative, and global teams to ensure client priorities are met on time and on budget.
- Drive operational excellence—streamline processes, maintain compliance, and champion continuous improvement.
- Act as a senior escalation point for project challenges, risk management, and resource alignment.
Who You Are:
- 5–7+ years in project management within med comms, healthcare agency, medical education, or pharma agencies, ideally with digital programme experience.
- Experienced in managing teams and mentoring PM talent.
- Comfortable translating client priorities into actionable plans while keeping projects on track.
- Strong communicator, collaborator, and problem-solver with a proactive mindset.
- Knowledgeable about global pharma regulations (ABPI, EMA) and able to navigate complex, cross-functional environments across multiple time zones.
Why Join Us:
- Work on innovative digital programmes that reach healthcare professionals worldwide.
- Lead and grow a talented PM team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Be part of a respected brand in Medical Affairs and make an impact on the future of digital healthcare education.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000. Plus annual bonus
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