Associate Director, PMO (Pharmaceuticals)

TL;DR

Associate Director, PMO (Pharmaceuticals): Managing the project pipeline and supervising the project management team for life sciences clients with an accent on strategic program delivery and team development. Focus on optimizing project delivery processes, managing high-complexity programs, and ensuring successful client outcomes.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: USD 101,000 - USD 150,000 yearly

Company

A global, full-service marketing agency network providing commercialization platforms and creative services for the life sciences industry.

What you will do

• Supervise and develop a staff of Project Coordinators, Project Managers, and Senior Project Managers.
• Manage the project pipeline and deliver creative and strategic programs for large brands.
• Oversee program health, including budget, scope, timelines, and issue mitigation plans.
• Develop program and client-level staffing plans and reporting on milestones and risks.
• Collaborate with the portfolio team on client roadmaps and process improvement plans.
• Enforce PMO standards and process adherence across the project management team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in an advertising agency environment.
• Deep expertise in program management and executing various project types.
• Advanced skills in risk management, stakeholder management, and program-level financial management.
• Proven ability to lead high-complexity and high-visibility projects.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and delegation skills.

Nice to have

• 7+ years of experience specifically supporting pharmaceutical marketing clients.
• Experience delivering technical and strategic programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong emphasis on professional growth and investing in the development of talent.
• Value-driven environment focused on patient interests and client delight.
• Collaborative approach to achieving results through transparent and timely dialogue.