Salary: £30 - 40 per hour + None
Reference: morson240555

Project Manager - Marketing / Communications
Location: Reading
Industry: Evidence Based Medical Affairs

Manage the operational aspects of projects and programs. Will ensure that all project work is completed in accordance with SOPs, policies and practices.

Essential Functions

• Create, track and report on project timelines
• Produce and distribute status, tracking and financial reports for internal and external team members and senior management.
• Responsibility for financial reporting on the project including tracking deliverables and invoicing
• May participate in proposal development and sales/proposal presentations.
• Monitor and coordinate efforts of cross-functional project teams and project resources within and outside the organization.
• Meet with team members on a regular basis regarding project tasks to ensure project milestones are met.
• Lead problem solving and resolution efforts.
• Manage project budgets and approval of invoices.
• Produce and distribute reports and presentation materials.
• Provide input into project proposals and RFPs
• Train and mentor junior Project Manager staff.
• Partner with other Project Managers to develop and implement process improvements
• Prepare and present project information at internal and external meetings.
• Ensure that work is conducted in compliance with standard processes, policies and procedures and meets project timeline metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree Req
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience Req
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics
• Good teamwork skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good judgment
• Ability to work with minimal direction
• Strong software and computer skills, including MS Office applications
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to oversee the management of medical affairs communications projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project managing a range of evidence-based medical affairs projects aligned with global strategies. This role involves coordinating with various teams to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality publications and materials, while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a range of evidence-based medical affairs projects, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, patient support programs, advisory boards, and the preparation of marketing materials.
• Lead departmental and cross-functional projects, driving collaboration, strategic planning, and successful execution to achieve project objectives efficiently.
• Engage with diverse teams, collaborate with innovative external contractors, and liaise with key internal stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Ensure clear and precise information exchange to facilitate collaboration and achieve objectives.
• Maintain compliance with ABPI Code, ensuring ethical pharmaceutical practices, high standards, and fostering trust in all interactions and communications.
• Manage budgets for medical affairs communications projects, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Identify and mitigate risks specific to pharmaceutical projects, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Ensure projects and materials meet stringent quality standards.
• Manage timelines for medical affairs projects, meeting congress deadlines, and factoring in medical, legal, and regulatory approvals.
• Meet with team members on a regular basis regarding project tasks to ensure project milestones are met.
• Manage project budgets and approval of invoices.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in medical affairs project management, preferably in a pharmaceutical role.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
• Good problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or medical communications.
• Knowledge of ABPI Code and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of Smartsheet

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