Project Manager- Science

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring process discipline throughout the product lifecycle process through consistent, rigorous application of the Management System and training team members as needed.
• Work closely with colleagues within the Science organization to facilitate project execution.
• Setting up meetings, ensuring meeting quality, and maintaining adherence to meeting cadence.
• Authoring all asset A3s owned by the VP Category Management.
• Documenting actions and driving action items to closure, holding cross-functional owners accountable.
• Connecting activities, identifying missed actions or interdependencies, and assessing decisions for unforeseen consequences.
• Maintaining project plans, meeting minutes, action logs, and providing clear communication updates to the EPMO and science team.
• Managing and making recommendations to improve best practices within the Enterprise Project Management Office (EMPO).
• Overseeing complex, cross-functional initiatives including structuring programs, managing projects, and supporting analytics and stakeholder consensus.
• Driving the execution of the Management System across corporate areas and shepherding the process organization-wide.
• Creating and facilitating monthly operating committee meetings, including KPI data collection from across the company.
• Providing recommendations to the Chief of Staff for project management process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• 3+ years of direct or indirect management experience.
• Experience with leading complex programs in Pharmaceuticals or PBMs and/or commercial launch activities.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and SmartSheet.
• Relevant project management certifications such as PMP, CSM, or similar are preferred.
• Must be able to sit for long periods and frequently stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Ability to occasionally climb stairs or ride elevators and lift/move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to manipulate keyboards, operate telephones, and hand-held devices.

Nice to Have

• PMP, CSM or similar certification.
• Pharmaceutical or PBM project management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and SmartSheet.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation package including an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Incentive compensation program allowing additional earning potential.
• Car reimbursement and gas card for business and personal use.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
• Hybrid work model with two days remote and three days in-office (excluding certain roles).
• Weekly Bagel Tuesday perk for on-site/hybrid colleagues.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5%.
• Generous time off including up to 15 vacation days, rollover hours, and five sick/wellness days.
• Additional week off between Christmas and New Year’s.
• 13 paid holidays annually.
• Summer hours between Memorial Day and Labor Day (excluding sales colleagues).
• Tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate courses or certifications.
• Peer recognition platform (High Five) to celebrate accomplishments.