The Planet Group is seeking a
Project Managerto join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients.
- Location: Mettawa, IL (Hybrid Required - 3 Days Onsite / 2 Remote)
- Pay: $43-$47/hr depending on experience
- Duration: 9-12 months - based on performance and business needs
The
Project Manager will provide dedicated project management support for EE initiatives, including advisory boards and HCP consultations. The goal is to ensure excellent physician engagement experiences for external experts and internal stakeholders through well-organized planning and execution.
Project Manager Responsibilities:
- External Expert Consulting plan: Develop an EE consulting plan across stakeholder groups, utilizing analytical insights to drive strategic engagement.
- Submit consulting plans in the iHub system and get approval.
- Submit revisions to consulting plans in iHub as needed.
- External Expert database: Maintain and update EE engagement databases based on stakeholder inputs. Over time, help advise EE participation based on tracking data, including previous time to execute contracts, exception requests from certain institutions, etc.
- EE Consultant contracts: Submit requests and monitor the status of contracts for each EE who has confirmed participation with a GCL.
- Ensure responsive communication with the External Expert, keeping the GCL informed.
- Address HQ/affiliate questions regarding the contract for any EE.
- Meet with the Central Consultancy Group (CCG) weekly to ensure progress.
- Conduct ad hoc meetings with account management, compliance, events logistics, etc., to address contracting issues.
- Activity closing and payments: Submit all main room and green room attendees to the Smartsheet for approval.
- Submit all documentation for meeting closing by CCG. Address payment inquiries/issues with CCG regularly.
- Sponsorships, Exhibit, and Membership applications in the future for the Commercial teams. Further responsibilities will be scoped as demand is further assessed and processes refined.
Project Manager Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (in a related field, preferably technology-based) and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management or operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A track record of planning, executing and delivering results for complex and cross-functional projects.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to design and execute projects.
- Effective interpersonal relationship-building and influencing skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate and partner with multiple cross-functional stakeholders.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and simultaneously.
- Strong technical mindset with a knack for understanding and applying technical solutions to business challenges.
- Highly analytical with the ability to leverage data-driven insights for strategic planning and decision-making.
