Sr. Director, Program Management (Life Sciences Marketing)

Perkuto

Boston, MA

Full Time

Director

123k-148k

2 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Merge is a creative agency that combines storytelling and technology to help ambitious clients solve business challenges and elevate their brands. With a focus on health, wellness, and purpose-driven industries, Merge partners with top clients across various sectors including healthcare, life sciences, and consumer products. The company values innovation, continuous improvement, and fostering a supportive environment where talented and ambitious people can grow and succeed.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the strategic direction of the Program Management department, aligning it with the organization's overall objectives to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction.
Offer strategic insights to the executive team on industry trends and areas for improvement.
Identify opportunities for cross-functional collaboration to boost business performance.
Mentor the leadership team on best practices and innovative project management methodologies.
Manage resource allocation effectively and develop strategies to optimize project delivery.
Play a key role in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the department.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
Act as a strategic partner to clients to exceed their expectations and build lasting relationships.
Contribute to organizational decision-making processes at a senior management level.
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Lead resolution of escalated issues and guide critical problem-solving.

Requirements

9 - 11 years of experience in project management within marketing, advertising, consulting, or related environments, with a focus on external client projects.
Recent experience working with clients in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector.
Proven leadership experience managing junior and mid-level project managers.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Experience using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
Strong project management skills, including monitoring and reporting on project status, budgets, schedules, and resource management.
Understanding of user experience and best practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong adaptability and resilience in a constantly changing environment.
Experience managing multi-tier projects is a plus.

Nice to Have

Experience managing multi-tier projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Benefits & Perks

Meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
401K retirement plan.
Lifestyle Spending Account.
Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance.
Flexible Time off & Holidays.
Many other benefits and rewards.

Working at Perkuto

At Merge, we believe in transparency and equity, fostering an environment where team members can thrive both professionally and personally. We value mastery of craft (Ability), delivering with a growth mindset (Agility), and collaborating for shared success (Humility). Merge is committed to diversity and inclusion, celebrating differences regardless of race, religion, gender, or abilities, believing that diversity fuels creativity.

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