Working at Real Chemistry and in the healthcare industry isn’t just a job for us. We got into this field for different reasons, but we all stay for the same reason – to uncover insights, make meaningful connections, infuse creativity, and improve the patient experience by transforming healthcare through AI and ideas.
Real Chemistry creates the world around modern therapies with over 2,000 talented professionals, and for the last 20+ years has, carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, data & AI, and the people at the heart of it all. We work with the top 30 pharma and biotech companies and are built for uncommon collaboration—we believe we are best together, bring together experts from a wide range of disciplines collaborate without barriers under a single, unified mission: to transform what healthcare is to what it should be. This one-of-a-kind model allows us to work in a way that better reflects how people experience healthcare—all with the intent to transform healthcare from what it is to what it should be. But we can’t do it alone – you in?
Rad Science
Real Chemistry is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Rad Science team!
This unique team includes dozens of scientists and artists specifically trained in illustration, animation, interactive media, and immersive experiences - turns complex scientific messages into simple, memorable stories through: Congress experience and scientific visualization.
Senior Project Manager
I. New Business
• Is knowledgeable of the Rad Science capabilities, project life cycles, and corresponding assumptions and technical considerations
• Develops staffing plans, timing estimates, and assumptions for new business with existing clients, new clients, or cross-collab team(s)
• Supports Account in the development of recommendations, pitches, and other various project approaches
• Works in partnership with Account to plan for forecasted opportunities, supports in the management of the Account/PM team FTE tracker
• Able to speak to workflow approach and timing on client calls, as needed
II. Project Planning, Organization & Tracking
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of internal project management processes and resources
• Works in partnership with the Account team to optimize Input Meetings, create Staffing Plans and collaborate on Project Plans. Develops timelines according to the needs of the project, client and internal team. Recognizes project risks to manage/mediate issues and proactively develops solutions
• May manage larger or core brand initiatives as well as complex digital projects (i.e. multicomponent conventions)
• Manages day-to-day workflow for multiple projects and/or delegates assignments to junior staff, but is still responsible for the success of the final project deliverables
• May present on key client calls/meetings or assist on-site during live events (i.e. medical convention booth support) as needed
• Performs duties of subsequent functions, such as Project Manager, as needed
III. Fiscal Responsibility
• Approves project timesheets in a timely manner, ensures direct report(s) are doing so, and alerts Account Lead of notable changes in project burn
• Ensures vendor SOWs and invoices are processed and approved promptly
• Consolidates and provides high-level analysis of project health on a weekly or semi-monthly basis and collaborates with Account and PM team to course correct if needed
• Maintains high-level oversight of their direct report(s) project health and works collaboratively to help course correct as needed IV. Quality Control Review & Medical Legal Regulatory Submission
• Oversees or supports in the routing of assets for review in Workfront to ensure projects are tracking according to the Project Plan and timeline
• May be responsible for quality control review of key milestone deliveries (i.e., editorial review, content checks, scientific quality checks, confirms references and annotations)
• Oversees or supports in accurately compiling submission documents and is the expert on the client’s submission system
• Oversees or supports in submitting key milestone deliveries for MLR review and/or applicable client review process
• Oversees or supports in collating client and reviewer feedback & delegates revisions to production team
V. Management
• Supervisor
o May supervise up to 2 direct reports; meeting semi-monthly or more often as needed
o Collaborates with direct report(s) on the development of their goals and helps them work towards progress and remove barriers
o Ensures that the direct report(s) is compliant with Rad Science and Real Chemistry policies, processes, and best practices, and are managing their workstreams competently
o Conducts annual evaluation of direct report(s) per Real Chemistry policy
o May be responsible for conducting Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) in partnership with supervisor and HR if any direct report(s) is under-performing
• Department
o Sets an example in high-level performance and policy/process compliance, while serving as an advocate for direct report(s)
o Provides input and contributes to the development, maintenance, and dissemination of SOPs and best practices that impact the Project Management department
o May be asked to work with department leaders, Resource Manager and Talent Acquisition team on recruiting/interviewing for the department o May be asked to participate in the onboarding training for new hires
Desired Skills and Behaviors
• Detail-oriented and can effectively multi-task between various ongoing projects
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Proactive and solution-oriented • Maintains professional manner in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
• Exhibits a collaborative and inclusive mentality with a passion to mentor and support junior staff
• Adept interpersonal abilities with aptitude to engage well with teams Program Knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat • Experience with Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and work management software such as Workfront is highly desirable
• Familiarity with animated media/motion graphics, web/app, and experiential technology (i.e., VR/AR, etc.) development and their potential technical issues is highly desirable Education and Experience
• 3 or more years of Project Management experience, preferably in a healthcare marketing or production studio environment
• Degree in project management, art, computer graphics or related discipline is desirable
• Degree in biomedical visualization from an AMA accredited graduate program is desirable
-------- Recently named Best Place to Work by MM&M, The Holmes Report, PR News, PRWeek, and AdAge, Real Chemistry (formerly known as W2O Group) is a Global Health Innovation Company. Our promise: To improve patient health outcomes by partnering with companies who want to reimagine healthcare. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including flexible PTO, expanded paid leave for new parents and a 4th Trimester program that helps new parents transition back to work, and a five-week sabbatical program. Other perks include Income Protection, Retirement plans/401(k) match, and cell phone savings plans. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: https://www.realchemistry.com/ Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We foster an environment that embraces diversity. We are stronger with a wider range of opinions, strengths, and backgrounds to achieve our goals
Pay Range: $93,000.00-$103,000.00
This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.
Working with Real HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have offices in cities with many employees and clients – New York, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Carmel (IN), Manchester (UK), Edinburgh (UK), and London (UK) – that serve as hubs where and when they need us. For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are not looking for attendance for the sake of attendance but believe that the opportunity to coordinate in-office team meetings, 1:1 meetings with managers, taking advantage of on-site learning, and connecting with client partners is a critical to delivering on our purpose of making healthcare what it should be. Outside of these offices, we have regions, where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. We call this our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together – and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person – but also supports flexibility for our people.
Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including options for medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401k match, flexible PTO, and entitlement to a five-week sabbatical program after 5 years of service. Other perks include student loan debt contributions, mental wellness coaching and support, and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Additional benefits for those just starting or continuing with their family building journey include access to enhanced fertility support, Bright Horizons family support programs, as well as expanded paid leave for new parents including personalized coaching support through Your 4th Trimester ®. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com
Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.
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