Senior Associate, Project Manager

Description

The company has a project management team that leads and coordinates moderately complex initiatives aimed at improving business performance and operations in the pharmaceutical industry.

You will work with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver projects on time, in scope and in line with strategy, and support governance, resource planning, communications, change management and continuous improvement.

The role suits someone who manages projects independently, solves complex business problems, turns data into decisions, and brings new ideas and capabilities into the organization. Interest in digital tools and AI is valued.

The work takes place in a highly regulated, innovation-driven setting. It offers exposure to program leadership, strategic planning and organizational change, with a path toward wider project and portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead moderately complex projects, managing time and resources well.
• Apply your skills and discipline knowledge to the department's work.
• Resolve moderately complex problems and build new options for non-standard situations.
• Work on assignments independently, seeking guidance on unusual or complex issues.
• Use your judgment and experience to become a go-to resource for colleagues.
• Support program management through governance, reviews, communications and training, and prepare resource forecasts and develop new concepts.
• Build project plans with clear tasks, owners and dates.
• Facilitate project meetings and hold others accountable.
• Use digital systems such as MS Office tools and the Digital Operations Center.

Requirements

• Either a BA or BS with at least 2 years of experience, an associate's degree with at least 4 years, or a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Proven use of project management methodologies and frameworks.
• Business acumen from managing projects, teams, programs or workstreams of varying complexity.
• Ability to turn data visualizations into actionable business decisions and present them.
• Basic understanding of finance and solid working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency in change management.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Bonus: an MBA or PMI certification.
• Bonus: relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• Bonus: previous supervisory management experience in problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Bonus: in-depth knowledge of digital systems used in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Bonus: experience with common AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot to support problem solving and productivity, curiosity about improving outcomes with them, and understanding of responsible AI, including risk management and ethical use.

Conditions

Base salary ranges from $82,700.00 to $137,900.00 per year.

The US salary range does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside the United States, as pay follows the location of hire.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

You must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship, such as TN, O-1 or H-1B, is not available for this role now or in the future.

The role has no non-standard work schedule, travel or environment requirements.

Licensed physicians who receive reimbursed recruiting expenses may have their name, address and payment amount reported to the government under the US Sunshine Act; questions go to Talent Acquisition.

Benefits

• Eligibility for the Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of base salary.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and an additional retirement savings contribution.
• Paid vacation, holiday and personal days.
• Paid caregiver, parental and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.